If your heart belongs to the redwoods, these earrings are meant for you. Each sterling redwood tree is paired with a beautiful gold heart charm.
Made in Santa Cruz! Support local artists and your favorite State Parks with one purchase.
Quail Window Gems
Prevent bird strikes and fill your home with rainbows with this set of quail window gems! These decals are easy to apply to clean windows and stay in place, creating a visual deterrence for birds who otherwise might not recognize the surface of a window.
In order to prevent bird strikes, window gems need to be applied
to the outside surface of a window or door.
Gems applied to the inside surface of a window will look beautiful and fill
your space with rainbows, but will not be effective at preventing bird strikes.
Plants of the Coast Redwood Region
This classic, locally-beloved field guide is an excellent resource for the Santa Cruz area. Bring it along on your next hike in the Forest of Nisene Marks, Butano, or Henry Cowell, and see how many plants you can identify!
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This book is a field guide to plants commonly found in the coast redwood forests. Full color photographs of each plant are accompanied by descriptive and informative text. Wildflowers are grouped by color, which helps to simplify identification of the plants. Interesting information regarding edible plants, and the many uses Native Americans made of the plants is also included.
Field Guide to Owls of California and the West
Did you know that California is home to 14 species of owls? If you’ve ever been curious about the mysterious nocturnal raptors in your neighborhood, this book is for you!
This accessible guide, full of intriguing anecdotes, covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America. More than an identification guide, Field Guide to Owls of California and the West describes the biology and behavior of owls to make finding and identifying them easier and watching them more enjoyable. The guide also explores the conservation challenges that owls face and tells how owls provide insights to scientists working in fields from technology to health.
Wildlife Pin – California Quail
There are few birds more charismatic than the California Quail, which also happens to be the official State Bird of California! This charming lapel pin measures 1.125″ wide.
Nisene Marks Mug (Michael Schwab)
This sturdy mug features the lovely image of the Forest of Nisene Marks by artist Michael Schwab. The interior and handle are inky black to match Schwab’s tall trees. 15 oz, microwave and dishwasher safe.
Wildlife Pin – Belted Kingfisher
Look for these striking birds on perches overlooking rivers or creeks, where they watch the water and dive in at the first sign of a fish. This bold enamel pin measures 1.25″ wide.
Wildlife Pin – Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owls hide in dense trees during the day and fly silently at night, making them hard to spot. But you probably know their classic, haunting call, often heard in the evening or just before dawn. This lovely enamel lapel pin measures 1.25″ wide.
Wildlife Pin – Coyote
These scrappy, intelligent creatures can be easily spotted in many of our local state parks and forests. This lovely enamel pin measures 1.25″ across and looks great on a lapel, jacket, or hat.
Wildlife Pin – Mountain Lion
Have you ever been lucky enough to spot a mountain lion at one of our State Parks? These shy, powerful creatures go out of their way to avoid humans, so a sighting is a rare occurrence. Show your appreciation for these reclusive predators with this beautiful enamel pin. 1.25″ across.