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Explore these popular guides to learn more about many nature topics.
| Pocket Guide Ecology Topic | Description | Artist / Photographer |
|---|---|---|
| 7 different amphibians and their characteristics, locations of where you can find them in our Portland parks, and how you can help protect them. | Marco Ampuero | |
| 15 unique bee species found in Portland, characteristics to help identify them, differences between a bee and a fly, and ways to help pollinators. | Matt Strieby, Newleaf Design | |
| 12 birds found in Portland, photos and characteristics for identifying them, and four ways to protect birds in your neighborhood. | Scott Carpenter, Jim Cruce, Hayley Crews, Molly Sultany | |
| 15 unique butterflies and moths found in Portland, illustrations of adult and caterpillar life stages, and differences between a butterfly and a moth. | Matt Strieby, Newleaf Design | |
| Characteristics for how to ID this invasive pest, pictures that identify its impacts, and ways to protect ash trees. | Multiple Photographers | |
| Interesting facts about Portland's largest park, information about specific trailheads, and descriptions of some of the plants and animals found. | Mel Curtis | |
| Description of the rock cycle, Mohs hardness scale, different types of rocks and volcanoes, plate tectonics, and impacts of Missoula floods. | Cassandra Thompson, Ocelot Creative | |
| 12 types of mushrooms found in Portland, description of a mushroom life cycle, and four reasons why mushrooms matter. | Matt Strieby, Newleaf Design | |
| 15 different plants found in Portland categorized by height -- 'down low,' 'in the middle,' and 'up high.' | Matt Strieby, Newleaf Design |