Gift Guide: Nature Lovers
It's called "the great outdoors" for a reason! Nature - from the Douglas Fir tree to the caribou to the owls - continues to inspire and engage people of all ages and backgrounds. Find the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life - be they seasoned naturalists, environmental advocates, or just interested in learning about the world around them - in the list below.
Want to keep looking? Try one of these shelves:
The Naturalist's Companion: A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife
Experience nature by learning how to blend in, read signs, and quietly observe--whether in a forest, a park, or your own backyard!
The Big Thaw: Ancient Carbon, Modern Science, and a Race to Save the World
A team of scientists is urgently working to understand the ticking carbon bomb locked in permafrost soils which are thawing at an alarming rate.
Northwest Trees, 2nd Edition: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
"An essential companion for the amateur tree fans and a valuable source of information for the professional." --Jerry Franklin, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington
Front Yard Forager: Identifying, Collecting, and Cooking the 30 Most Common Urban Weeds
From the yard to the parking strip, in city parks or along municipal thoroughfares, food is abundant and free for the taking!
Caribou Rainforest: From Heartbreak to Hope
“In a new book, photographer David Moskowitz turns his lens on the story of a rapidly declining species and habitat” – Smithsonian
Bear Country: North America's Grizzly, Black, and Polar Bears
An alluring visual romp across North America, visiting with our much loved -- and feared -- iconic wild animal
Alaska Wildlife: Through the Seasons
Take home a photographic keepsake of Alaska’s spectacular wildlife
A Shape in the Dark: Living and Dying with Brown Bears | Nature of Writing
Join Bjorn Dihle, author of "A Shape in the Dark: Living and Dying with Brown Bears," in conversation with Conservation Northwest’s Joe Scott in this installment of the Nature of Writing speaker series.