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Learn More! Ecology Pocket Guides

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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
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