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Fern Finder: A Guide to Native Ferns of Central and Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada - Book
PER039
A pocket guide to identifying native ferns that grow in the U. S. Midwest and Northeast, and eastern Canada. Like other plant guides in the "Finders" series, "Fern Finder" is a dichotomous key, which leads the user step-by-step through a series of choices to the species being identified. Heavily illustrated with line drawings.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Barbara Hallowell
ISBN: 9780912550244
$795
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The California Naturalist Handbook, 2Nd Edition - Book - Paracay
The California Naturalist Handbook, Second Edition - Book
IPS382
The go-to guide to California’s natural history, now updated with fresh insights on stewardship for a changing climate and diverse naturalist perspectives. The California Naturalist Handbook  offers a fun, science-based introduction to California’s natural history, emphasizing observation, discovery, communication, and stewardship. This accessible guidebook explores geology, native plants and animals, freshwater resources, forest and rangeland resources, conservation biology, and the effects of pressing environmental issues. Aspiring naturalists will learn how to keep a nature journal, practice participatory science, and improve...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Greg de Nevers
ISBN: 9780520412712
$3495
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Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest - Book
MOU156
A detailed guide to the most abundant and tasty edible wild plants in the Pacific Northwest Overviews of 40 edible plants with history, common names, and subspecies Beginner-friendly resource explores native, non-native, and invasive plants with detailed listings, recipes, plus a seasonal harvest calendar Full-color ID photos with detailed close-ups, as well as contextual photos of plants in the wild A foraging guide that emphasizes the tastiest wild foods of the region,  Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest  is a comprehensive, effective, and ethical resource for anyone interested in foraged food....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Guide Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.7 x 8.41
Author: Natalie Hammerquist
ISBN: 9781680517323
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Hawaii Trees & Wildflowers - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP030
Hawaii Trees & Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs, food plants and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 110 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries. Because of the rich botanical history of the state, the plants are coded as native species, species introduced by Polynesians and species introduced after Captain Cook's discovery of the islands in 1778. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583555095
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Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods
Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods - Book
FCP030
Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking for and where to go and when.Clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free. Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.4
Author: David Squire
ISBN: 9781504800341
$999
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Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada - Folding Pocket Guide
QRP014
People exploring nature in Sierra Nevada can use this handy photographic guide to identify common native wildflowers. The flowers in this guide are grouped by color to make indentification as easy as possible. Text indicates size, color, bloom period and other characteristics. Six laminated panels fold to a size small enough for your pocket.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 3.8 x 0.2 inches
Author: Steven Hartman
ISBN: 978-1936913640
$895
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Wildflowers of Oregon’s Cascade Range - Folding Pocket Guide
QRP016
Wildflowers of Oregon’s Cascades Range is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to 99 carefully selected native flowers. Some shrubs and small trees are included, along with herbs. Each is illustrated with a gorgeous photo of the flower, and identified with the help of just a few easy-to-understand key characteristics. The range includes Crater Lake National Park, the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, and all the mountains south to California. Many of the same flowers are also common in the Coast Ranges and even the intervening valleys.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 3.9 x 0.3 inches
Author: Daniel Mathews
ISBN: 978-1936913657
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The Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds - Book
DKP135
A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare. Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals. Children can discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of fascinating...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 10.5
Author: Ben Hoare
ISBN: 9780744059830
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Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat
Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat - Book
WPC024
Due March 2013. You don't need to trek into the forest to forage edible plants. Ideal for first-time foragers, this book features 70 edible weeds, flowers, mushrooms, and ornamental plants typically found in urban or suburban neighborhoods. . You'll be amazed by how many of the plants you see each day are actually nutritious edibles. Full-color photographs make identification easy, and tips on where certain plants are likely to be found, how to avoid pollution and pesticides, and how to recognize the plants you should NEVER harvest make foraging as safe and simple as stepping into your own backyard.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Ellen Zachos
ISBN: 9781612120096
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Panama Tropical Flowers (Folding Pocket Guide)
Panama Tropical Flowers - Folding Pocket Guide
RFP045
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by 22 cm) when spread flat, and contain twelve 9 cm by 22 cm "pages" plus a front and back cover pages. When folded, they are only approx. 3.5" by 8.75" (9 cm by 22 cm) and easily fit into your pocket.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 1888538430
$795
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Panama: Tropical Fruit (Folding Pocket Guide)
Panama: Tropical Fruit - Folding Pocket Guide
RFP053
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by 22 cm) when spread flat, and contain twelve 9 cm by 22 cm "pages" plus a front and back cover pages. When folded, they are only approx. 3.5" by 8.75" (9 cm by 22 cm) and easily fit into your pocket.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 18885387961
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Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition - Book
SPB009
First-ever revision of a classic guidebookEssential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new speciesHow to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wildThis illustrated guide to North American wild edibles has been a nature classic for over thirty years. In this new edition, David K. Foster revises Bradford Angier's invaluable foraging handbook, updating the taxonomy and adding more than a dozen species. Scientific information for a general audience and full-color illustrations combine with intriguing accounts of the plants' uses, making this a practical guide for...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Bradford Angier
ISBN: 9780811734479
$2295
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Chaparral Shrublands of Southern California
Chaparral Shrublands of Southern California - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP130
Chaparral – the shrub-dominated landscape found in-between the coast and the mountains – is California's most extensive ecosystem and can be found in every single county in the state. This beautifully illustrated guide – produced with the assistance of the San Diego Audubon Society and other partners – highlights over 140 familiar species of trees and wildflowers, cacti, insects, reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals (and their tracks). Proceeds from the sale of this guide go in part to further the work of the sponsoring partner. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583556832
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Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles
Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles - Book
GPT196
Edible wild plants are nature’s natural food source, growing along roadsides, sprouting in backyards, and blooming in country fields. North America’s diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From alyssum to watercress, chicory to purslane,  Foraging Wild Plants of North America  provides everything you need to know about the most commonly found wild greens with over 200 mouth-watering recipes.  This full-color field and feast guide with images to the most common edible wild plants is the ideal companion for hikers, campers, and anyone who enjoys eating the good food of the earth.  Look inside to find recipes such as:...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.5 x 9
Author: Christopher Nyerges
ISBN: 9781493005185
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Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides
Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides - Book
MPP014
Northwest Weeds describes and illustrates the prominent and ever-present weeds of the northwestern United States and adjacent Canada. Full-color photographs and the accompanying text emphasize the weeds' identifying characteristics. The book includes information on the origin, distribution, aggressiveness, and edibility of each weed.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Ronald J. Taylor
ISBN: 9780878422494
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Adventure Skills Guides: Foraging in North America: The Top 12 Plants to Seek Out - Book
AVK059
Learn to identify, collect, and prepare wild edibles! Step into your backyard, garden, or nearby green space, and harvest an abundance of free, nutritious, and organic greens, tubers, and fruits.   Foraging in North America   introduces you to 12 widely accessible wild plants that can be gathered safely. Compared to cultivated garden plants, these wild edibles require no care, are hardier, and are amazing sources of nutrients. Throughout much of our history, wild plants were the mainstay of human diets. They were rich in micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals that nurtured good health and strong immune systems.   Foraging in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 7
Author: Tom Anderson
ISBN: 9781591938323
$995
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Sagebrush Country: A Wildflower Sanctuary - Book
MPP031
Sagebrush country is a land of contrasts--a place of desolation and a place of beauty. This field guide explores the elegance of the sagebrush steppe as expressed in the colorful spring and fall flowers and, more subtly, in the wondrous adaptations that enable plants to withstand the extremes so typical of this harsh environment. Through color photographs and nontechnical descriptions, this book introduces visitors and residents alike to the abundant plant life in the land of bitterbrush and coyotes. This book covers northern Nevada, northeastern California, eastern Oregon and Washington, southern Idaho, western Montana, northern Utah,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Ronald J. Taylor
ISBN: 9780878422807
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National Audubon Society Wildflowers of North America - Book
RAN659
The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the wildflowers of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA studies that have radically altered the classification process. Whether preparing for a scenic hike or getting to know the flowers in the backyard, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. This handsome volume, from the world's most trusted name in nature field guides, is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: National Audubon Society
ISBN: 9780593319949
$3995
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Cacti of the Desert Southwest - Book - Paracay
Cacti of the Desert Southwest - Book
FGG107
These laminated, fold-up identification guides speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts, their waterproof and indestructible, the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates. This guide includes 31 species of cacti, both common and exotic, including fishhooks, chollas, hedgehogs, prickly pears and others found in the desert Southwest. The range includes TS, AZ, NM, NV, UT, CO, and southern CA.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 9.0 x 0.2 x 4.0"
Author: Madeline Logowitz
ISBN: 9781621262718
$995
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Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness - Book - Paracay
Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness - Book
QRT060
Author Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist and a member of the Squamish Nation, provides a beautifully illustrated essential introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge. Plants can be a great source of healing as well as nourishment, and the practice of growing and harvesting from trees, flowering herbs, and other plants is a powerful way to become more connected to the land. The Indigenous Peoples of North America have long traditions of using native plants as medicine as well as for food. Held by the Land honors and shares some of these traditions, offering a guide to: Harvesting herbs and other plants and using them topically North American...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.3 x 0.95 x 9.85"
Author: Leigh Joseph
ISBN: 9781577152941
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