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...

Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children ages 4 and up. From worms, birds, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, you...

The Great Lakes State is the permanent or migratory home of 442 species of birds, including the state bird – the American robin. This beautifully i...

Some wild edible plants have poisonous look-alikes, and it is important to know the difference when harvesting. Edible Wild Plants is a simplifie...

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

This guide profiles 40 common feeder birds found in the Midwest along with feeder types and recommended foods for attracting each species.

2¼ x 7¼ in. decorative bookmarkAttractively packaged in a plastic sleeve for protection Molly Hashimoto (American, b. 1951)Cedar Waxwing, 2012Seatt...

This foldout bee guide is compact and ready for use as soon as you need it. Perfect for backpack, glovebox or garden apron. Common Bees of Eastern ...

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. ...

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts....

Pollinators in Michigan include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautif...

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 ...

This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-co...

This foldout mushroom guide is compact and ready for use as soon as you need it. Perfect for backpack, glovebox or back pocket. Common Mushrooms of...

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...

“Tallamy lays out all you need to know to participate in one of the great conservation projects of our time. Read it and get started!” —Elizabeth ...

This indestructible, waterproof, folding guide provides just what the beginning sky gazer needs to look for during each of the four seasons. It i...

Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist, these Folding Guides offer insta...

Michigan Trees and Wildflowers is an accessible field reference manual to familiar trees and wildflowers found in this state. This durable folding ...

This foldout wildflower guide is compact and ready for use as soon as you need it. Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or back pocket for inst...

A fun informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kids will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all ab...

This foldout fish guide is compact and ready for use as soon as you need it. Perfect for backpack, tackle box, or boat for instant access. Fishes o...

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,...

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