What’s more adorable than a sea otter? Sea otter socks, of course!
Sock size 9-11 fits U.S. women’s shoe size 5-10.5. Fiber Content: 63% Cotton, 34% Nylon, 3% Spandex.
SS Palo Alto T-Shirt
Designed by local artist Jon Bailiff and printed in Santa Cruz, this stylish and comfortable t-shirt celebrates the most recent phase in the life cycle of the beloved SS Palo Alto (known to locals as “the cement ship”). Proceeds support our local State Parks and Beaches!
Unisex fit, available in sizes S-XXL.
Ocean Anatomy Sticker Book
Fans can’t get enough of Julia Rothman’s acclaimed illustrations from her best-selling book, Ocean Anatomy, and now they can put them anywhere they want with more than 750 stickers depicting birds, fish, lobsters, snails, sharks, jellyfish, and much more.
A fun, compact gift that’s easy to pack or ship!
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.
Good Night Beach
Good Night Beach
The beach, an iconic fixture of many children’s summers, is artfully celebrated in this board book. Designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the environment’s natural wonders, the book features a multicultural group of people experiencing all that the beach has to offer. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of a single day of fun at the seaside—splashing, playing in the waves, boating, fishing, identifying wildlife, and more.
100 Plants to Feed the Birds
The growing group of bird enthusiasts who enjoy feeding and watching their feathered friends will learn how they can expand their activity and help address the pressing issue of habitat loss with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds.
In-depth profiles offer planting and care guidance for 100 native plant species that provide food and shelter for birds throughout the year, from winter all the way through breeding and migrating periods. Readers will learn about plants they can add to their gardens and cultivate, such as early-season pussy willow and late-season asters, as well as wild plants to refrain from weeding out, like jewelweed and goldenrod. Others, including 29 tree species, may already be present in the landscape and readers will learn how these plants support the birds who feed and nest in them.
Introductory text explains how to create a healthy year-round landscape for birds. Plant photographs and range maps provide needed visual guidance to selecting the right plants for any location in North America.
Sticker – Shark (Santa Cruz)
Sticker – Shark (Santa Cruz)
This Santa Cruz shark, is depicted on this high-quality, all-weather, screen printed vinyl sticker, created by local Santa Cruz, California surf artist Tim Ward.
Stick on your car, bike, surfboard, water bottle, computer and more!
All-weather.
Ozone-friendly inks.
Printed in the USA.
Coastal Mountain Suncatcher
Whether you live in the mountains or close to the sea, this lovely suncatcher will add a splash of rainbows to your space. Just stick it to any window and enjoy the sparkles!
Beachcombing: Cultivate Mindful Moments by the Shore
Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures-including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack-as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the sounds, smells, and textures of the coast, Beachcombing makes it easy to enjoy quiet, contemplative moments by the water.
A Californian’s Guide to the Trees Among Us
This newly expanded and updated guide is a must-have for the tree-curious Californian!
From the publisher:
For more than ten years, A Californian’s Guide to the Trees among Us has taught Californians the what, why, and how of trees in our cities and towns. This edition has been updated by the author to reflect new trends in urban forestry, with a revised introduction, updated taxonomy and nomenclature, and more than ten additional species featured.
Matt Ritter introduces us to over 160 of California’s most commonly grown urban trees in this expanded edition of his best-selling book. Whether native or cultivated, these are the trees that muffle noise, create wildlife habitats, mitigate pollution, conserve energy, and make urban living healthier and more peaceful. Used as a field guide or read with pleasure for the liveliness of the prose, this book will allow readers to learn the stories behind the trees that shade our parks, grace our yards, and line our streets. Rich in photographs and illustrations, overflowing with anecdote and information, A Californian’s Guide to the Trees among Us opens our eyes to a world of beauty just outside our front doors.