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The following conservation books are available for sale and can be shipped to you. Postage is included in the price.
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Animal Tracks of the Midwest $24.00
Identifies tracks of more than 100 mammal species, plus common birds and reptiles. Life-sized track illustrations include quick identification tips, plus depictions and descriptions of track patters for each animal – from walking to bounding. Also includes photos and descriptions of scat and other sign that animals leave behind.
Birds of Illinois $17.00
A handy field guide with color plates and descriptions of Illinois bird species. Author Stan Tekeila adds his touch to each page with the addition of "Stan’s Notes" which includes his unique perspective as a naturalist..
Butterflies of the Midwest $24.00 Enjoy your favorite pollinators with this easy-to-use guide! Featuring 178 species of butterflies and common months. Easy to use color guide format with feature comparisons that allow you to decide between look-alikes. Naturalist tidbits and facts accompanied by crisp, stunning full-page images.
Rocks and Minerals $18.00
Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals in the Heartland! This book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 96 rocks and miner-als of Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, from common rocks to rare finds. Learn from the fascinating information about everything from agates to zircon and fossils to gold. The easy-to-use format means you’ll quickly find what you need to know and where to look. The authors’ incredible, sharp, full-color photographs depict the detail needed for identification—no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.
Identifies tracks of more than 100 mammal species, plus common birds and reptiles. Life-sized track illustrations include quick identification tips, plus depictions and descriptions of track patters for each animal – from walking to bounding. Also includes photos and descriptions of scat and other sign that animals leave behind.
Birds of Illinois $17.00
A handy field guide with color plates and descriptions of Illinois bird species. Author Stan Tekeila adds his touch to each page with the addition of "Stan’s Notes" which includes his unique perspective as a naturalist..
Butterflies of the Midwest $24.00 Enjoy your favorite pollinators with this easy-to-use guide! Featuring 178 species of butterflies and common months. Easy to use color guide format with feature comparisons that allow you to decide between look-alikes. Naturalist tidbits and facts accompanied by crisp, stunning full-page images.
Critters of Illinois $10.00 A handy pocket guide of "critters" commonly found in Illinois from mammals and birds to herps, reptiles and insects. Information includes size, habitat, range, mating and nest habits, young, predators, migration and description. Below each color plate is a Did You Know? section with interesting side notes about each species.
Eat the Weeds $29.00 Forager’s guide to 274 wild edibles that helps you to find, identify and harvest them. Each entry includes an introduction to the plant and recommended methods for preparing it, as well as its nutritional information.
Color photos and visual descriptions assist in field identification.
Fish of the Midwest $14.00 Quick guide featuring only Midwest fish organized by common groups for easy identification. Pocket-sized format based on Dave Bosanko’s best-selling fish field guides. Lists colors, patterns, body shape, average length and weight along with a full-color image.
Color photos and visual descriptions assist in field identification.
Fish of the Midwest $14.00 Quick guide featuring only Midwest fish organized by common groups for easy identification. Pocket-sized format based on Dave Bosanko’s best-selling fish field guides. Lists colors, patterns, body shape, average length and weight along with a full-color image.
Kane County Wild Plants and Natural Areas, 3rd Edition, Dick Young $20.00
The definitive catalog of Kane County plants and where they can be found based on over 25 years of knowledge of Kane County flora and plant habitats. Also lists 47 Natural Areas with descriptive text.
The definitive catalog of Kane County plants and where they can be found based on over 25 years of knowledge of Kane County flora and plant habitats. Also lists 47 Natural Areas with descriptive text.
Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest $20.00 A pocket size field guide featuring hundreds of the most common species in the Upper Midwest, with clear pictures and additional comparisons for each species. Species are organized by shape, then by color. Begin to learn which mushrooms are edible. Includes nearly 400 common species.
Native Plant Gardening – Upper Midwest $28.00
The presence of birds, bees and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. Turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and helps them thrive. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with widely available perennials that are easy to care for and provide great benefits for wildlife. BONUS: garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interests!
The presence of birds, bees and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. Turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and helps them thrive. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with widely available perennials that are easy to care for and provide great benefits for wildlife. BONUS: garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interests!
People, Plants, and Politics $36.00
A memoir by Peter Orum, Founder of Midwest Groundcovers, LLC, nurseryman, entrepreneur and advocate for the horticultural industry. He discusses the myriad of people who’ve influenced him and those whose lives he’s touched; the plants that have formed the very foundation of his career in horticulture; and the politics that have inspired him to work for the legislative reform he so strongly believes in. Midwest Groundcovers, LLC is the wholesale nursery of Natural Garden Natives® retail brand.
A memoir by Peter Orum, Founder of Midwest Groundcovers, LLC, nurseryman, entrepreneur and advocate for the horticultural industry. He discusses the myriad of people who’ve influenced him and those whose lives he’s touched; the plants that have formed the very foundation of his career in horticulture; and the politics that have inspired him to work for the legislative reform he so strongly believes in. Midwest Groundcovers, LLC is the wholesale nursery of Natural Garden Natives® retail brand.
Rocks and Minerals $18.00
Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals in the Heartland! This book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 96 rocks and miner-als of Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, from common rocks to rare finds. Learn from the fascinating information about everything from agates to zircon and fossils to gold. The easy-to-use format means you’ll quickly find what you need to know and where to look. The authors’ incredible, sharp, full-color photographs depict the detail needed for identification—no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.
Seasons: Reflections of a Native Plant Enthusiast $36.00
In April 2023, we lost our dear friend and former colleague Trish Beckjord to pancreatic cancer. In the year that followed, in cooperation with Trish’s family and The Conservation Foundation, Midwest Groundcovers worked to make Trish’s wish to publish her writings from the Native News into a book form come true. Here is a combination of her musings, “Plants You Should Know” writings and “Sustainability Tips”.
In April 2023, we lost our dear friend and former colleague Trish Beckjord to pancreatic cancer. In the year that followed, in cooperation with Trish’s family and The Conservation Foundation, Midwest Groundcovers worked to make Trish’s wish to publish her writings from the Native News into a book form come true. Here is a combination of her musings, “Plants You Should Know” writings and “Sustainability Tips”.
Trees of Illinois $18.00 Trees are all around, but how much do you know about them? With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative and productive. Learn about 124 Illinois trees, organized in the book by leaf type and attachment. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photos provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Trees are fascinating
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