Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California

Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California
Author: California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter
Publisher: California Native Plant Society
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

"Describes and illustrates with color photos 520 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of the area, places to see wildflowers, Native American uses, and a complete plant checklist, which includes thirty-eight percent of the plants known to grow wild in California"--Provided by publisher.

Trees and Shrubs of Nevada and Placer Counties, California

Trees and Shrubs of Nevada and Placer Counties, California
Author: California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2014
Genre: Nevada County (Calif.)
ISBN: 9780943460529

"Describes and illustrates with color photos over 200 species of trees, shrubs, and woody vines that grow in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of these two counties in the northern Sierra Nevada region area, places to see trees and shrubs, insect associates, Native American uses, and value to wildlife. Includes plant keys for the oaks, pines, and special coverage of willows"--Provided by publisher.

Wildflowers of California

Wildflowers of California
Author: Laird R. Blackwell
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2012-05-08
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520272056

In this photograph-driven field guide to California’s spectacular wildflowers, Laird R. Blackwell expertly provides several ways to find them in bloom: by month, by place, and by flower. The month-by-month descriptions—found in no other statewide guide—suggest what to see and where to go throughout the state during the blooming season. The author also supplies more than 300 locations arranged in 10 geographical regions, highlighting 67 of his favorite places with detailed driving and walking directions and difficulty, blooming times, and lists of predominant wildflowers as well as a featured flower. The guide contains more than 650 color photographs by the author, including 600 species arranged by flower, with natural history notes and places and months to find the flower in bloom. Throughout, experienced wildflower guide Blackwell shares his love of the beautiful places and flowers he has visited throughout California.

Wildflowers of California

Wildflowers of California
Author: California Native Plant Society
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 2160
Release: 2024-05-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1643263862

Experience the vibrant diversity of West Coast Wildflowers with this amazing, informative guide to more than 1,200 plant species.​ Wildflowers of California is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as user-friendly as it is informative. This must-have book is perfect for hikers, naturalists, and native plant enthusiasts. Describes and illustrates 1200 commonly encountered species Includes perennials, annuals, and shrubs, both native and nonnative Thousands of superb color photographs and range maps User-friendly organization by flower color and shape

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast
Author: Peter Raven
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733104401

"Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change" is a 12 x 12'' beautifully illustrated and designed 264 page coffee table book created by conservation photographers Rob Badger and Nita Winter.Illustrations: 190 stunning images of California's diverse wildflowers and their habitats, from high mountain passes in the Sierra Nevada mountains to below sea level in Death Valley National Park.Essays: Sixteen talented and diverse authors and scientists, most of whom are women, wrote 18 storytelling style essays (1,200 to 1,800 words) about nature, conservation, climate change or taking action. The two younger authors write about hope and action, and what people can do to help create positive change. The book has three sections: The Gift of Beauty, The Human Connection and Ensuring the Future.Because people are constantly hearing about all the negative things going on in the world, Nita and Rob believed there was a need for a different, softer approach to grab people's attention and center it on the climate-change story, and conservation and population issues. They engage their audiences by first inviting them to experience the splendor of the natural world through a universal symbol of beauty, the wildflower, and then educate and inspire them to take some of the simple actions they provide to create positive change and a healthier planet. Their goal is to spread conservation and climate change ideas far beyond native plant and nature lovers, and to plant the seeds to foster action."Beauty and the Beast" is a 27 year photographic journey into the public lands of California. Lands we all own, lands under constant threat of development or resource extraction, impacts of global warming, sea level rise and wildfires. This book is as much a treasure as the flowers and creatures which are featured within its pages. Nita and Rob extend a hand to you to come in and take a long, slow look around and see what they have seen, experienced and have learned. Book includes two comprehensive indexes and a glossary.Co-published by WinterBadger Press and the California Native Plant Society

Ecosystems of California

Ecosystems of California
Author: Harold Mooney
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 1008
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520278801

This long-anticipated reference and sourcebook for CaliforniaÕs remarkable ecological abundance provides an integrated assessment of each major ecosystem typeÑits distribution, structure, function, and management. A comprehensive synthesis of our knowledge about this biologically diverse state, Ecosystems of California covers the state from oceans to mountaintops using multiple lenses: past and present, flora and fauna, aquatic and terrestrial, natural and managed. Each chapter evaluates natural processes for a specific ecosystem, describes drivers of change, and discusses how that ecosystem may be altered in the future. This book also explores the drivers of CaliforniaÕs ecological patterns and the history of the stateÕs various ecosystems, outlining how the challenges of climate change and invasive species and opportunities for regulation and stewardship could potentially affect the stateÕs ecosystems. The text explicitly incorporates both human impacts and conservation and restoration efforts and shows how ecosystems support human well-being. Edited by two esteemed ecosystem ecologists and with overviews by leading experts on each ecosystem, this definitive work will be indispensable for natural resource management and conservation professionals as well as for undergraduate or graduate students of CaliforniaÕs environment and curious naturalists.

57 Dog-Friendly Trails

57 Dog-Friendly Trails
Author: Debbi Preston
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2024-05-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Two events have happened since the publication of the original 2017 version of 57 Dog-Friendly Trails. First, the Caldor Fire in 2021 severely damaged some of the trails making them unfavorable for hiking. Second, new fees and seasonal closures have affected many trails. Thus, a revision of 57 Dog-Friendly Trails was necessary. Fortunately, I had found a number of new trails to replace the damaged ones, and I was able to move the time for doing others into months before or after fees are charged. California’s foothills and the Sierra Nevada are lush with trails taking you to different venues – wildflowers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, meadows, snow, and flowing rivers. Along with the variety of destinations, this revised book offers: all dog-friendly trails directions to 57 trailheads 4+ trails for each month for optimal enjoyment trails for mountain bikers and equestrians family-friendly trail options before and after the hike suggestions

Birds of the Sierra Nevada

Birds of the Sierra Nevada
Author: Ted Beedy
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2013-06-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520954475

This beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book presents the most up-to-date information available about the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Each species account features original illustrations by Keith Hansen. In addition to characterizing individual species, Birds of the Sierra Nevada also describes ecological zones and bird habitats, recent trends in populations and ranges, conservation efforts, and more than 160 rare species. It also includes a glossary of terms, detailed maps, and an extensive bibliography with over 500 citations.