Nature & Conservation

A multilayered story about the impact of people on the vulnerable landscape of the Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area. Told in memoir style. Color photographs.

Author Scott Spoolman takes readers with him to twenty-eight parks, forests, and natural areas where evidence of the state's striking geologic and natural history are on display.

Wisconsin Waters takes readers on an epic tour of the geologic, natural, and human stories that have shaped these aquatic landscapes over millions of years.

This book is a must-have for dog lovers who enjoy hiking in Wisconsin with their pup(s).

The diversity of landscapes evoked in Beyond the Trees is matched only by the characters who inhabit them. Archival images, informative sidebars, locator maps, and contact information for Wisconsin state and federal forests round out this unique book.

A seeds-to-supper guide for the whole family to learn together about gardening science and history and growing in different environments. Includes recipes and projects to make the most of these nature lessons!

This book celebrates all the wonderful, miraculous, astounding qualities of our Earth while inspiring how to protect it for future generations.

Through poetry and sidebar text, this fully illustrated picture book explores all aspects of bird life, from physical characteristics to types of habitat.

Beautiful artwork, poems, and additional text will make this a hit with all age-groups. Hardcover.

Set of four coasters featuring Madison's Lake Mendota with detailed size and depth graphics. Order today and serve in style!

Lake Monona coaster set illustrating topographic details.

A collage of vintage illustrations of worker bees, drones, a queen, and colorful flora. Perfect gift for the gardener or beekeeper!

Enjoy assembling this colorful puzzle that features a full harvest of healthy victory garden fruits and veggies. Each is labeled, from the Dixie Watermelon to the Kentucky Field Pumpkin.

Colorful and whimsical map art by collage artist Wendy Gold, with each state bird positioned geographically over the map.

Identify midwestern butterflies with this easy-to-use field guide. 198 species of butterflies and common moths organized by color.

A concise field guide to common mushrooms. This is a small, full-color guide that helps mushroom hunters identify mushrooms commonly encountered in the upper midwest.

Identify 200 of Wisconsin's beautiful wildflowers with this field guide, created by Stan Tekiela. You will be an expert in no time!

Identify wildlife like an expert with this extensive and richly illustrated field guide from one of the most trusted names in birding, the National Audubon Society.

Who's that bird visitng your feeder? Identify the birds you see in your back yard and on hikes throughout the state.

Is it time to pollinate your sock drawer with some honey bee fashion? With honeycombs and working bees, this pair is sure to sweeten your wardrobe. Fits Women’s shoe size 5 - 10.5.

Celestial socks made with soft fabric from bamboo. Dream big. Fits women's shoe sizes 5 -10.5.

Make some "shroom" in your sock drawer for this top seller because there's no such thing as too many mushroom socks. (If you are undecided about mushrooms, don't fret. These will grow on you!)

Comfortable, business-casual bass socks for the fisherman in your life! Fits men's shoe sizes 7-12.5.

Fashionable fungi. These mushroom socks fit men's shoe sizes 7-12.5.

Try something new at your next campfire with this campfire cookbook, featuring more than 100 delicious recipes and full-color photographs of every delicious dish. Perfect for the professional cook, foodie, or family member with high expectations for dinner when roughing it in nature.

Time to plan your next Wisconsin day trip? Find fun and interesting ideas, here!

Paperback: $20.00
240 pages, 2 maps, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 9780870207907

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A fun way to learn about birds with 50 color-by-number illustrations.

Self-contained herb kits with a glass mason jar and hydroponic system. Give the gift of green!

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Show your Great Lakes pride in style with this warm sweatshirt!

Show off your Great Lakes pride with this fun t-shirt for all ages.

(Small and X-Small only) It's the perfect everyday crewneck with a retro look. Made in Wisconsin!

Handcrafted in Wisconsin with solid wood, this cribbage board has detailed topographical maps of the great lakes!

Handcrafted in Wisconsin with solid woods, this three-player cribbage board is complete with Wisconsin pine scenery, crescent moon, and stars.

This guide will help you steward a perfect habitat that attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Start planning your new landscape today!

Learn all about Wisconsin trees! Filled with full-page photos and informative details.

A collaborative effort by dozens of biologists and ecologists, Field Guide to Wisconsin Streams is accessible to anglers, teachers and students, amateur naturalists, and experienced scientists alike. More than 1,000 images.

Hardcover: $24.95
176 pages, 6 photos and illus., 6 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204906

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This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from renowned naturalist, John Muir.

Hardcover: $22.95
240 pages, 23 b&w photos
ISBN: 9780870206740

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424 pages, 75 b&w photos and illustrations, 4 maps
ISBN: 9780870206481
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Paperback: $28.95
304 pages, 61 b&w and color photos, 6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-87020-836-2

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On a gray and drizzly day in 1983, writer Alice D’Alessio and her math professor husband, Laird, made their way down a curving, tree-lined driveway on their way to a picnic. They were visiting 115 acres of land in Wisconsin’s unglaciated Driftless Area that Laird had inherited from his parents. Emerging from the trees, Alice had her first glimpse of the valley that would become a twenty-five-year labor of love for the couple. Details, below.

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Learn about Thure Kumlien, one of Wisconsin's earliest naturalists, and his remarkable achievements working with bird specimens on the shore of Lake Koshkonong in the mid-1800's. Details below.

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Author: Jerry Apps
Hardcover
192 pages. 5.5 x 8.5"
ISBN: 9780870209062
Publication Date: Fall 2019
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Tabbed booklet organized by color for quick identification of 153 wildflowers of the midwest.

Minnows to Muskies - Your essential resource for fish identification! Water resistant pages.

Identify your agate finds quickly and easily with this all-in-one identification guide. A must-have for beginners and experts.

COMING SOON! Whose tracks are those? Learn about all the mammals of Wisconsin. Detailed photos, range maps, and more. Perfect size field guide for the backpack.

Paperback: $26.95
200 pages, 66 color and b/w photos, 7 x 9
ISBN:9780870204944

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A Badger Biography
Paperback: $12.95
136 pages, 55 B&W photos
ISBN:9780870207327

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Paperback: $12.95
120 pages, 81 b/w photos, and maps 7 x 9
ISBN: 9780870204432

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Eco-friendly beeswax wraps made of 100% natural organic materials. Package of three - large, medium, and small. A reusable alternative to plastic wraps!

Wisconsin Passport: An illustrated, informative, and fun booklet on Wisconsin. Great in classrooms and also on family trips around Wisconsin.

Show your support for our planet with our custom Befriend Nature tote bag made with ultra strong hemp material! WHS custom design with a design from our historic image collection.

Show your support of Wisconsin's beautiful natural environment when you where a conservation lapel pin. WHS custom designs from our historic image collection!

Large e-conscious hemp zip pouch featuring a WHS historic image supporting nature's beauty. A WHS exlcusive!

Get the perfect coffee-table book for birders and nature lovers, pairing naturalist knowledge with beautiful watercolor paintings.

Empowers children to become nature explorers. Full-color guide featuring beautiful watercolors, tips on becoming a naturalist, and engaging activities.

This pocket-size book pairs 60 insightful John Muir quotes with selections from other celebrated thinkers and spiritual texts.

"Earth Days," looks back to the origins and development of the modern environmental movement.

The perfect plush for all the farm animal lovers out there! Kerry oxen are part of the animal family at Old World Wisconsin. The breed first arrived in the United States in the early 1800s.

Based on the author's personal interviews with the people who knew and worked with Muir. Originally published in 1945 and remains the standard Muir biography.

Get the guide to cross-country skiing in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin―from Duluth-Superior to Grand Marais and the Gunflint Trail.

The perfect kids’ introduction to Wisconsin's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

A gorgeous mineralogy puzzle, perfect for geology enthusiasts, gemologists, and rock-hunters!

Challenge yourself with this colorful 1000 piece puzzle featuring different species of hummingbirds assembling in hibiscus flowers.

Learn the celestial chart as you piece together this challenging puzzle!

A children’s history of logging, land use, and the legacy of conservation by father-daughter duo Jerry Apps and Susan Apps-Bodilly.

The Door County Cherry Blossom candle is a fresh take on the iconic spring fragrance. A tribute to one the the most beautiful parts of our state and a Wisconsin favorite.

This fresh, crisp, woodsy scent is inspired by the gorgeous Kettle Moraine State Forest, one of Wisconsin's natural treasures.

Dream it. Plan it. Do it! Includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic lake hikes in Wisconsin.