Download or read book Michigan Plants and Animals written by Marcia Schonberg and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the plants and animals of Michigan and the habitats in which they live.
Download or read book Field Manual of Michigan Flora written by Edward G. Voss and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 1005 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to Michigan’s wild-growing seed plants
Download or read book Michigan Plants and Animals written by Marcia Schonberg and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This books contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Michigan and the habitats in which they live. You'll find information about where and how Michigan plants and animals live, and how these living things fit into the ecosystem. Plus, you'll find out what actions are being taken to protect Michigan's natural environment.
Download or read book Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota 2nd Edition written by and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new and updated edition of Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota combines the practicality of a field guide with all the basic information homeowners need to create an effective landscape design. The plant profiles section includes comprehensive descriptions of approximately 150 flowers, trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, grasses, and ferns that grew in Minnesota before European settlement, as well as complete information on planting, maintenance, and landscape uses for each plant. The book also includes complete information on how to garden successfully in Minnesotas harsh climate and how to install and maintain an attractive, low-maintenance home landscape suitable for any lifestyle.
Download or read book Prairies and Savannas in Michigan written by Ryan P. O'Connor and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prairies and Savannas in Michigan gives a complete understanding of these dynamic systems, the plants and animals they support, the ecological processes that sustain them, and current efforts to restore these valuable pieces of Michigan's natural heritage. Intended for general readers, Prairies and Savannas in Michigan clearly describes the variety of natural habitats and itemizes noteworthy species found in each.
Download or read book Michigan Shrubs and Vines written by Burton V. Barnes and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shrubs and vines are some of the most diverse and widespread plants in the Great Lakes Region. Michigan Shrubs and Vines is the must-have book for anyone who wishes to identify and learn about these fascinating plants. Presented in the same attractive, easy-to-use format as the classic Michigan Trees, the book gives detailed descriptions of 132 species, providing concise information on key characters, habitat, distribution, and growth pattern. Precise line drawings accompany each species description and illustrate arrangement and characteristics of leaves, flowers, and fruits in addition to stem structure to assist with reliable year-round identification. A thorough introduction covers the features and forms of shrubs and vines as well as their natural history, their role in landscape ecosystems, and their occurrence in regional ecosystems of North America and plant communities of the Great Lakes. This long awaited companion to Michigan Trees will appeal to botanists, ecologists, students, and amateur naturalists alike.
Download or read book Dogscaping written by Thomas Barthel and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For dog owners and garden lovers alike, Dogscaping presents a plan for the family dog to live in perfect harmony with a green, beautiful backyard. Whether the family dog is a demon digger like a terrier or a shade-seeking greyhound, Dogscaping offers solutions for all dog owners to create the perfect backyard and garden for all members of the human and canine family. Tom Barthel, a certified master gardener and devoted dog owner, approaches the topic of landscaping for dogs organically;figuratively and literally, whenever possible. Encouraging the reader to pursue organic methods, the author includes a terrific chapter on organic lawns and offers tips for maintaining an earth-friendly (and dog-friendly) green-as-can-be lawn. Between the chapters of this book are profiles called "Organic Gardener: Organic Dog," in which he tells entertaining success stories of dog-owning organic gardeners and hobby farmers. In the chapter "Site Planning and Plant Selection," Barthel advises on how to plan the backyard space taking the dog's habits and proclivities in mind and then makes recommendations for various kinds of vines, groundcovers, shrubs, and urine-resistant plants. In its chapter about maintaining the garden and backyard, Dogscaping presents various organic pest and weed control options, which are safe for the dog and practical for the gardener. The author also offers a list of pest-discouraging plants and methods to deter unwanted weeds and visitors (gophers, deer, squirrels, etc.). In the greenest chapter in the book, "Recycling Home, Garden, and Yard Waste," Barthel makes a compelling case for composting, cataloging both the advantages and savings and offering an easy five-step method of composting. Other additions to the dog-friendly backyard include planting fruits and vegetables, adding a water feature, and incorporating decks, gazebos, pathways, and lighting, all of which are covered in individual chapters in this beautifully photographed book. The final chapter of the book "Creating Doggy Nirvana" provides fun ideas for owners to include dog-specific features into their backyard designs, including a pooch pergola, doggy sandbox, and disappearing fountain. The appendix provides US and North American zone maps. Index included.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book Michigan Flora written by Steve W. Chadde and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-26 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michigan Flora: Upper Peninsula is the first illustrated, comprehensive guide to the vascular plants found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and on the islands of Isle Royale. Included are keys, descriptions, and distribution information for over 1,900 plant species in 123 plant families. Includes: • Keys to the vascular plant families, genera and species of the Upper Peninsula and Isle Royale• Organized into four major groups: Ferns and Fern Relatives, Conifers, Dicots, Monocots• Over 1,900 species described and illustrated• Conservation status in Michigan (endangered or threatened)• Native, introduced, or invasive in Michigan• Wetland indicator status• Coefficient of conservatism• Habitat information• Fully indexed for ease-of-use
Download or read book Wildflowers of Michigan Field Guide written by Stan Tekiela and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to identify wildflowers in Michigan with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Michigan. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 200 species: Only Michigan wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Stan’s Notes, including naturalist tidbits and facts Plants typical of the Upper Peninsula and Lower Michigan This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. Grab Wildflowers of Michigan Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers that you see.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Natural Communities of Michigan written by Joshua G. Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small enough to carry in a backpack, this comprehensive guide explores the many diverse natural communities of Michigan, providing detailed descriptions, distribution maps, photographs, lists of characteristic plants, suggested sites to visit, and a dichotomous key for aiding field identification. This is a key tool for those seeking to understand, describe, document, conserve, and restore the diversity of natural communities native to Michigan.
Download or read book Field Guide to Northwest Michigan written by James Dake and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative 176-page guide with color photography describing over 500 species in the Northwest Michigan region, including wildflowers, trees, fungi, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and more.
Download or read book A Guide to Michigan s Endangered Wildlife written by David C. Evers and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies, describes, and indicates the range of endangered species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mollusks, and insects.
Download or read book Michigan Flora written by Steve W. Chadde and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michigan Flora: Upper Peninsula (Second Edition) is the first illustrated, comprehensive guide to the vascular plants found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and on the islands of Isle Royale National Park. Included are keys, descriptions, and distribution information for over 1,900 plant species in 123 plant families. The Second Edition has been updated and printed in a new format allowing for better ease-of-use and larger illustrations. Includes: * Keys to the vascular plant families, genera and species of the Upper Peninsula and Isle Royale * Organized into four major groups: Ferns and Fern Relatives, Conifers, Dicots, Monocots * Over 1,900 species described and illustrated * Occurrence within geographic regions of the Upper Peninsula (eastern, central, western UP; Isle Royale) * Habitat information * Conservation status in Michigan (endangered or threatened) * Native, introduced, or invasive in Michigan * Wetland indicator status * Coefficient of conservatism * Complete index
Download or read book Field Guide to Freshwater Mussels of the Midwest written by Kevin S. Cummings and published by ILlinois Natural History Survey. This book was released on 1992 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birds of Michigan Field Guide written by Stan Tekiela and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to Identify Birds in Michigan! Make bird watching even more enjoyable. With Michigan’s best-selling bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 118 species of Michigan birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Crisp, stunning full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Plus, Stan Tekiela’s naturalist notes feature fascinating tidbits and facts. This new edition includes six new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Michigan Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.
Download or read book Wetland Plants of Michigan written by Steve Chadde and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-27 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wetland Plants of Michigan (Second Edition) is a comprehensive field guide to over 800 vascular plant species found in Michigan's wetlands, including plants of bogs, fens, swamps, marshes, wet meadows and low prairie, plus the aquatic plants of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The guide's thoroughness, ease-of-use, and detailed maps and illustrations have made it a favorite reference with botanists, natural resource managers, environmental consultants, students, educators, and anyone wanting to learn more about these diverse habitats. (If a complete flora is needed, please see Michigan Flora: Upper Peninsula for keys, descriptions, and illustrations of all the plants found in the Upper Peninsula and on Isle Royale National Park; search ISBN 1500566195.) New in the Second Edition* Wetland indicator status ratings of the June 2012 National Wetland Plant List, used in wetland delineation studies nationwide.* Many new illustrations.* Larger and updated distribution maps for each species. Includes * Over 800 plant species in 100 plant families * Complete coverage of wetland and aquatic species within four major plant groups-Ferns and Fern Allies, Conifers, Dicots, and Monocots * Each species described (including its habitat) and illustrated * Easy-to-use keys to each plant family, genus, and species * Michigan map showing county distribution for each species * Endangered, threatened, or special concern wetland plants Customer Review of the First Edition: "This is an excellent field guide for wetland plants, not only in Michigan but also for surrounding Great Lakes states. The keys are easy to use and the plant and habitat descriptions are comprehensive. I also found each species distribution map right with the plant was also very helpful. I particularly liked the Cyperaceae and Poaceae sections that can be troublesome for even seasoned botanists. Steve Chadde excelled with this field guide!"
