The California Naturalist Handbook by Greg De Nevers

It’s designed to foster life-long learning, sharing of information, and taking action to protect the environment. “This handbook provides any prospective natural history interpreter with an excellent summary of the unique natural diversity of the state. As the reader becomes tethered more intimately to the natural world, his or her increased ecological literacy will broaden nature’s constituency, providing a critical link to our future well-being.”―Jules Evens, author of Introduction to California Birdlife

“This handbook celebrates the state’s natural heritage and will guide the budding naturalist to develop valuable skills―seeing what is really there, documenting those observations, and understanding nature’s interconnectedness. It will enable you to explain what you see to your friends and family, even if they are at first reluctant to hear you.”―Peter Moyle, author of Fishes: An Enthusiast’s Guide This book tells you how to do such things, in a clear, no-nonsense fashion.

If you start reading it, you may find yourself having the uncontrollable desire to study the insects in your backyard, examine the rocks in a local roadcut, or look for frogs along a mountain stream. Not only should a copy ride in the backpack of every naturalist, science teacher and student, but the crucial information within must be consumed and passed along!”―Rich Stallcup, author of California Traveler Birds of California “ The California Naturalist Handbook is the new, go-to reference for any question about the nature of the state, its energy resources, land management and environmental concerns. To be honest, I used these sections to help plan field trips! This book reminds students of what makes California a brilliant place to explore and experience nature.”―Ann Wasser, Pacific Grove Natural History Museum My students and I really appreciated the tips at the end of each chapter that give you opportunities to explore nature. “As an instructor, I think this handbook is a wonderful reference tool to use in class or in the field. Whether you are a student preparing yourself for a professional career in natural science or a self-taught nature enthusiast, this book will help you look deeper, see more, understand what you find, and ask more profound questions as you explore California.”―John Muir Laws, author of The Laws Guide to the Sierra Nevada “ The California Naturalist Handbook helps build essential naturalist skills.

I applaud this book for leading Californians in a resurgence of natural history for the 21st century.”―Todd Keeler-Wolf, co-author of The Manual of California Vegetation “As the stewards of our planet, now more than ever, we need to be aware of our own effects upon the natural world. Ehrlich, co-author of The Dominant Animal “Everyone interested in creating a sustainable society should have a copy of The California Naturalist Handbook.”―Paul R.

The California Naturalist Handbook by Greg De Nevers