Guides

Make bird watching even more enjoyable! With Michigan’s best-selling bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to...

The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who apprec...

At the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. When you see a common bird, flip open the colored tab and browse ...

The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Michigan features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. ...

Butterfly identification is now simple for everyone! This handy field guide focuses on 147 species of Michigan butterflies. Perfect for backyard or...

Kids love the thrill of discovery—especially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about bees, butterflies, spiders, and ot...

Looking for a fun and educational way to spend some time indoors? Check out the Bees and Butterflies Playing Cards! This beautiful deck of cards fe...

Even the most seasoned bird watcher doesn't know everything about our feathered friends. Acclaimed naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tek...

In this little pocket guide professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about hummingbirds—...

Looking for a helpful guide to ID the bees you see buzzing around your garden? Look no further than the Common Native Bees of Eastern United States...

Experience the thrill of observing nature's most captivating backyard visitors! Birding is a pastime that anyone can enjoy, and now is the time ...

Learn to identify common backyard weeds! Hundreds of full-color photos with easy-to-understand text make this a great visual guide to learn...

A fascinating look at North America’s famous natural spectaclesBird Migration captivates us. Where are the birds going? How far will they fly? H...

At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand! Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling wildflower field guides and f...

The Eastern Bluebird’s blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy splash of color in any backyard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personalit...

Welcome to the wonderful world of backyard birding! This exciting activity is perfect for kids of all ages and can be enjoyed by the whole family. ...

Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it even better...

They are silent and beautiful. They symbolize knowledge and mystery. Owls are among the most popular and beloved animals in the world. Yet most are...

Play all of your favorite card games while studying the agates of Lake Superior. Each card in this standard 52 piece deck features its own photo...

Enjoy getting to know your trees even in winter, with this key to identifying deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in the winter) by looki...

Learn to identify, collect, and prepare wild edibles!Step into your backyard, garden, or nearby green space, and harvest an abundance of free, nutr...

 At the park, in the garden or on a walk, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Jaret C. Daniels' best-selling butterfly field guides an...

Get the perfect guide to insects and bugs of North America! Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand at home, at the park, on your camping trip, and ...

Learn from acclaimed naturalist Stan Tekiela what foods to provide to keep bluebirds coming back and which feeders they prefer and why. Find out ho...