Guides

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

Your Definitive Guide to Petoskey StoneMichigan’s state stone is prized for its beautiful patterning, which is said to resemble the rays of the ris...

Teresa Marrone has been foraging for wild fruits and berries for years; now let her recipes guide you every step of the way in the kitchen! She’s c...

The flaming orange of the male Baltimore Oriole is always splendid to see. And the oriole’s familiar series of whistle songs pleasantly reminds us ...

If you’re fascinated by animal tracks, the practice of tracking,  or you love spending time outdoors and exploring the natural world, learning to i...

Loons are truly wonderful, worthy of commemoration. Stunning to look at and personable enough to get to know, loons have captured our hearts. This ...

Their beauty strikes us. Their mystique enchants us. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are beloved, appreciated, and misunderstood. A sighting in nature i...

This book will help you identify plants with fleshy fruit one inch in diameter or smaller found in Eastern North America. Ripe fruits are described...

Identify and collect rocks and minerals with the perfect guide to the Great Lake State! With this famous field guide by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch,...

Find Your Way to Michigan’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls!Waterfalls create a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. Their grandeur takes ou...

As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient life forms ...

Make your backyard more nature-friendly by providing habitats for the local wildlife!From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonpro...