Colorado is a great place for anyone interested in trees. With Stan Tekiela’s Trees of Colorado Field Guide, you’ll be able to quickly identify 71 of the most common trees in Colorado—most of which are native to the state. There’s no need to look through dozens...
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The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, Earth-friendly place. These most-welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature...
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When you consider a visit to Minnesota’s state parks, you might imagine hiking, bicycling, camping, fishing, swimming, bird-watching, or simply relaxing beside a babbling river. Of course, you’re right. The beautiful parks are perfect escapes for your favorite outdoor activities—but there’s so much more to...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela tells us about the biannual event that takes place in the animal world. Did you know that more than 20 different kinds of animals change their coats? As winter loosens its grip on the northern states and it finally feels...
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While leading a photo workshop in warm and sunny Florida, Stan Tekiela was able to to photograph one of his favorite shorebirds, the American Oystercatcher. American Oystercatcher The sun had just come up, spreading a warm, yellowish glow across the sand and the crashing waves at...
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After a long winter, wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela, like all of us, is excited about spring. Today he tells us about the Western Chorus Frog. Spring is filled with so many cool and interesting natural things. The earth is awaking after a long and frozen sleep....
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Missouri is a great place for anyone interested in trees. With Stan Tekiela’s Trees of Missouri Field Guide, you’ll be able to quickly identify 119 of the most common trees in Missouri—most of which are native to the state. There’s no need to look through dozens...
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Get Garden Bugs & Insects of the Northeast, by Jaret C. Daniels, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them. With brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. Get this tabbed guide to garden insects and...
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Honor mom with Jenny deFouw Geuder’s fabulous book Drawn to Birds: A Naturalist Sketchbook. If you, like Jenny, love gardening, birding, painting, and hiking, this book is for you and/or a special person in your life. We are celebrating the publishing of the book (June...
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You’ve seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now your child can become a young ornithologist and learn all about the scientific study of birds with Backyard Birding for Kids: An Introduction to Ornithology by author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello....
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