Have you ever been stumped by an unfamiliar track in the mud? This handy laminated guide can fit in your back pocket and help solve trailside mysteries. It features photographs of common tracks, as well as hand-drawn illustrations, sizes, and even a ruler! Perfect for the naturalist-on-the-go.
Laminated Field Guide – Birds of the Monterey Bay
This laminated, portable guide features common land and aquatic bird species in the Monterey Bay area. Perfect for new and seasoned birders alike! Fits easily into back pockets, glove compartments, and bags so you can ID on the fly.
Local Butterflies & Wildflowers of the Monterey Bay Area
Live in the Monterey Bay area? Curious about butterflies? You won’t find a field guide more local than this one! This laminated, foldable guide is great for a hiking trail or your own backyard.
A Closer Look: An Illustrated Exploration of the Lichens Found on a Single Oak
In this fascinating field guide, author and UCSC student Maia Perry illuminates 24 species of lichen found on a single oak tree. If you’re looking for a way to slow down and appreciate the complex hidden worlds in your neighborhood, backyard, or favorite State Park, this book is an excellent place to start.
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Trees of the West: An Artist’s Guide
Artist Molly Hashimoto has appreciated trees all her life―they have shaped her as a hiker, outdoors lover, gardener, traveler, and artist. She pays homage to them through her art, working in many different media, each revealing different aspects of these stalwart companions: crisp lines, imposing silhouettes, and the subtle–or sometimes brilliant―hues of foliage. Hashimoto also delves into the process of creating art, discussing the mediums she used in the featured pieces and the reasons she chose them, as well as sidebars with tips and techniques.
As in her popular Colors of the West and Birds of the West, Hashimoto emphasizes her personal experiences with nature, telling stories about her encounters with trees everywhere from her backyard to national parks and forests throughout the West. She focuses primarily on native trees, rather than cultivars, with a special interest in 46 major species found across the region, ranging from the stately Coast redwoods to the diminutive but distinctive Fishhook Barrel Cactus.
Rooted in place, trees offer endless opportunities for observation, admiration, relaxation, and inspiration. Trees of the West invites us to pause and appreciate these sentinels in all their quiet glory.
Laminated Guide to Common California Wildflowers
An essential item for your next spring hike!
This portable guide covers 60 of the most common wildflower species in California, including perennials, annuals, and biennials, both native and naturalized.
Laminated Guide to Common Mushrooms of California
A sturdy, backpack-sized field guide to the most common California mushrooms. Great for your next rainy day hike!
A Californian’s Guide to Birds Among Us
This unique field guide provides a beautifully illustrative snapshot of California’s birdlife by closely studying 120 specific and easily-scene species. Far more than just an identification guide, the Californian’s Guide to Birds Among Us goes into fascinating detail about the habits, behavior, habitats of common California birds. The best field guides spark curiosity, and Charles Hood has written a book that will draw the casual birder ever deeper into the avian world.
California Plants: a Field Guide to Our Iconic Flora
If you often find yourself pausing on a hike to wonder what that plant or tree might be, California Plants is just the book for you! Organized by habitat (including grasslands, forests, marshes, and coastal areas), Matt Ritter’s book is accessible for all levels of knowledge. Also available at the Natural Bridges, Wilder Ranch, Seacliff and Santa Cruz Mission ParkStores.