Nature Guide to the Rose City

Learn what’s buzzing in your backyard and blooming on area trails with this one-of-a-kind guide to Portland-area plants and animals. It’s a fresh, funny take on the city’s species, with inspiration on where to go, what to grow, and how to get more enjoyment out of the nature right outside your door.

"The Nature of Portland is an engaging, gorgeous guide to everything that crawls, flies, and grows in the Rose City."
— Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter

"Get this book! You’ll learn new stories … and discover new species to seek out or plant in your own yard … fascinating, inspiring, and just plain fun to read."
— Laura O. Foster, author of Portland Stair Walks

Inside you'll find:

• When and where to go to see more than 360 plants and animals

• Local natural history, ecology, stories, and fun facts

• Stunning full-color photos of every species

• 10 “treasure hunts,” from Powell Butte to Fernhill Wetlands

• Dozens of gardening and hiking tips

Want your very own copy? Buy the book at Powell’s, Hoyt Arboretum, or Backyard Bird Shop.