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...

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

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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...

 Start Mushrooming has long been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in...

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 ...

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

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

Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see—like bees,...

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. ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...