Wetland Plants of Michigan (Second Edition) is a comprehensive field guide to over 800 vascular plant species found in Michigan's wetlands, including plants of bogs, fens, swamps, marshes, wet meadows and low prairie, plus the aquatic plants of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The guide's thoroughness, ease-of-use, and detailed maps and illustrations have made it a favorite reference with botanists, natural resource managers, environmental consultants, students, educators, and anyone wanting to learn more about these diverse habitats. (If a complete flora is needed, please see Michigan Flora: Upper Peninsula for keys, descriptions, and illustrations of all the plants found in the Upper Peninsula and on Isle Royale National Park; search ISBN 1500566195.) New in the Second Edition* Wetland indicator status ratings of the June 2012 National Wetland Plant List, used in wetland delineation studies nationwide.* Many new illustrations.* Larger and updated distribution maps for each species. Includes * Over 800 plant species in 100 plant families * Complete coverage of wetland and aquatic species within four major plant groups-Ferns and Fern Allies, Conifers, Dicots, and Monocots * Each species described (including its habitat) and illustrated * Easy-to-use keys to each plant family, genus, and species * Michigan map showing county distribution for each species * Endangered, threatened, or special concern wetland plants Customer Review of the First Edition: "This is an excellent field guide for wetland plants, not only in Michigan but also for surrounding Great Lakes states. The keys are easy to use and the plant and habitat descriptions are comprehensive. I also found each species distribution map right with the plant was also very helpful. I particularly liked the Cyperaceae and Poaceae sections that can be troublesome for even seasoned botanists. Steve Chadde excelled with this field guide!"

Small enough to carry in a backpack, this comprehensive guide explores the many diverse natural communities of Michigan, providing detailed descriptions, distribution maps, photographs, lists of characteristic plants, suggested sites to visit, and a dichotomous key for aiding field identification. This is a key tool for those seeking to understand, describe, document, conserve, and restore the diversity of natural communities native to Michigan.

The must-have field-guide for discovering the natural beauty of northern Indiana and "The Region" Beautiful and pristine, the natural areas of Indiana are perfect for nature lovers with a desire to explore. Featuring more than 140 beautiful color photos, A Guide to Natural Areas of Northern Indiana showcases the region's unique ecosystems and includes descriptions of the flora, fauna, geology, history, and recreational opportunities. For those who want excitement, there is information on hiking, camping, bird watching, horseback riding, boating, and more. Environmental writer and photographer Steven Higgs takes readers to the most exquisite natural areas across the region, including the JD Marshall underwater shipwreck preserve in Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes State Park, the Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve, the Valparaiso Moraine, Spicer Lake, and many more. A must-have book for the explorer or nature lover, A Guide to Natural Areas of Northern Indianais the perfect resource for travelers who want to learn more about the region's distinctive natural heritage.