{"product_id":"the-california-naturalist-handbook-second-edition-9780520412712","title":"The California Naturalist Handbook, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe go-to guide to California's natural history, now updated with fresh insights on stewardship for a changing climate and diverse naturalist perspectives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe California Naturalist Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fun, science-based introduction to California's natural history, emphasizing observation, discovery, communication, and stewardship. This accessible guidebook explores geology, native plants and animals, freshwater resources, forest and rangeland resources, conservation biology, and the effects of pressing environmental issues. Aspiring naturalists will learn how to keep a nature journal, practice participatory science, and improve ecosystem resilience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Used statewide for the California Naturalist Program, this updated edition includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Updated overview of California's unique ecosystems and plant and animal communities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Expanded discussions of Indigenous knowledge and stewardship \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Contributions by diverse naturalist leaders including women, Indigenous peoples, and naturalists of color \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A deeper dive into southern California's urban and desert ecologies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Current climate change information, including fire and forest management, drought, flooding and groundwater issues, and recognition of climate grief \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Higher quality images showing a more diverse range of habitats \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg de Nevers \u003c\/b\u003eis an ecologist and botanist with broad geographical experience and a love for communicating the stories of science to the public. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeborah Stanger Edelman \u003c\/b\u003eis a cofounder of the California Naturalist Program and has over 30 years of experience working in natural resource restoration, conservation, and education programs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdina Merenlender \u003c\/b\u003eis an internationally recognized conservation biologist and Professor of Cooperative Extension in Conservation Science at the University of California, Berkeley.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of California Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623941603602,"sku":"9780520412712","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1f3c9d8e-35f3-4aac-bbf3-dfe82920af7d.jpg?v=1758649693","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-california-naturalist-handbook-second-edition-9780520412712","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}