Guides

Introduce children to 10 important rocks and minerals to know, through this geology-themed board book. Children are never too young to begin learni...

Introduce children to 10 fascinating insects and bugs through this bug-themed board book. Children are never too young to begin learning about and ...

Introduce children to 10 common backyard birds through this bird-themed board book. Children are never too young to begin learning about and apprec...

A Perfect Bedtime Story, Whether You’re Under a Roof or Under the Stars Gather the children. Cuddle into a warm sleeping bag. It’s time to fall asl...

Identify butterflies with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information!Butterflies...

We are excited to announce the publication of Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses! Our resident birding expert and founder "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and ...

 As a passionate birder, there's nothing quite like the sight of a warbler's vibrant plumage as it arrives from its wintering grounds in the south....

Wildflowers of the Midwest is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. This m...

The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our po...

Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the env...

With the recent decline of the European honey bee, it is more important than ever to encourage the activity of other native pollinators to keep you...

An essential guide to rearing butterflies and moths in a butterfly-friendly garden.This outstanding guidebook is for butterfly lovers and gardeners...

Gardeners who are intrigued by the possibilities of native plants will find this treatment of seed collection and germination, from native annuals ...

With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and p...

Native Plants of the Midwest, by regional plant expert Alan Branhagan, features the best native plants in the heartland and offers clear and concis...

Did you know . . . ? Michigan is seventeenth in oil production in the United States. The Great Lakes are said to be the only glacially produced st...

Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of joyful days at the lake, of time spent with fami...

More than ever before, there is widespread interest in studying bumble bees and the critical role they play in our ecosystems. Bumble Bees of Nor...

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

We watch bees buzzing from plant to plant in our gardens, yet apart from worrying about being stung, many of us don't give them another thought. Bu...

Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Great Lake State is an angler’s paradise. Reel in fish, and make iden...

The splash of red on black and white—few backyard guests are more exciting to behold than the Downy Woodpecker. And what can capture a bird-watcher...

Few creatures on Earth are as mesmerizing as hummingbirds. These tiny birds have captivated the hearts of people around the world with their beauty...