A Field Guide To The Natural World Of The Twin Cities

Download or read book A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities written by John J. Moriarty and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This easy-to-use guide gives novice and long-time naturalists alike the tools to find and explore these natural places in the metropolitan Twin Cities, some within the city limits and all within an hour's drive of downtown Minneapolis. John J. Moriarty is a congenial expert on the remarkable diversity of plants and animals in the region's habitats. Featuring maps of specific parks and reserves, Siah L. St. Clair's exceptional photographs, and commentary on natural history, this field guide invites readers to investigate the Twin Cities' wildlife -- familiar or obscure, sun-loving or nocturnal, shy or easily observed. Including notes on invasive species and a list of references and organizations, this book is a perfect companion and an unparalleled resource for anyone interested in discovering the rich natural world of the Twin Cities"--

Download or read book Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City written by Leslie Day and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-11-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throw it in your backpack, hop on the subway, and explore.

Download or read book Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City written by Leslie Day and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This little gem fills you in on everything finned, furred, feathered, or leafed, and how to find it, in all five boroughs” (House and Garden). New York just might be the most biologically diverse city in temperate America. The five boroughs sit atop one of the most naturally rich sites in North America, directly under the Atlantic migratory flyway, at the mouth of a 300-mile-long river, and on three islands?Manhattan, Staten, and Long. Leslie Day, a New York City naturalist, reveals this amazing world in her Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City. Combining the stunning paintings of Mark A. Klingler with a variety of photographs and maps, this book is a complete guide for the urban naturalist?with tips on identifying the city's flora and fauna and maps showing the nearest subway stop. Here is your personal guide to the real wild side of America’s largest city. Throw it in your backpack, hop on the subway, and explore. “Dr. Day . . . A sort of Julia Child of nature.” —Ellen Pall, New York Times “Provides historic facts, photographs and maps to give a snapshot of the city’s natural resources and to remind hard-charging New Yorkers of the unchanging parts of their environment.” —Sally Goldenberg, Staten Island Advance “This book should be in every New Yorker’s library as both reference and inspiration for low-carbon-impact journeys to places of unexpected beauty and tranquility.” —Crawford-Doyle Booksellers Newsletter “You may well wonder why I am reviewing a book about New York city when we preach 'local, local, local' throughout these pages. I'll tell you, because this beautifully illustrated handbook is a wonderful example of exploring the bucolic city. . . . All illustrated with gorgeous watercolors by Klingler. We should have one of these. But in the meantime, you will find many of the same species in our fair cities., so why not pick up a copy for inspiration?”—Minneapolis Observer Quarterly

Download or read book Subterranean Twin Cities written by Greg A. Brick and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Subterranean Twin Cities, geologist, historian, and urban speleologist Greg Brick takes us on an adventurous, educational, and-thankfully-sanitary journey beneath the streets and into the myriad tunnels, caves, and industrial spaces that make up the Twin Cities' fascinating and surprisingly vast underground landscape. In this groundbreaking tour, the first of its kind of the Twin Cities, Brick mines the stories that lie below the city surface.

Download or read book Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, written by Howard Youth and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the wildlife of Washington D.C. includes information on parks, animals, plants, fungi, and geology.

Download or read book Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan written by Teresa Marrone and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to identify wild berries and fruits with this handy field guide, organized by color. Get the popular field guide by expert author Teresa Marrone, and get started on your way to becoming a forager. Teresa has been gathering and preparing wild edibles for more than 20 years, and she shares her foraging experience with you. Use this book with confidence as you learn about nearly 200 species found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The species are organized by color and then by form, so when you see a red berry, go to the red section to learn what it is. Book Features Species organized by color, then by form Full-page photos and insets showing each plant’s key identification points Interesting tidbits about the plants’ many uses Range maps, ripening calendar, and more Nearly 200 wild berries and fruits in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Learn what’s edible and what to avoid with this easy-to-use field guide. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.

Download or read book Minnesota's Natural Heritage written by John R. Tester and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minnesota's Natural Heritage: An Ecological Perspective is the first comprehensive book available on the Minnesota environment. Including thorough and accessible analyses of the state's geologic history and climate, this is the essential book for tourists, naturalists, teachers, scientists, and residents of the state.