Books & Guides

Coastal Naturalist Manual
Coastal Naturalist Manual
Regular price .....$15.00
Member price .....$12.00

The Coastal Naturalist Manual is a 60-page, full color, illustrated overview of Humboldt Bay area's coastal environments. Originally created as a supplement to the annual Coastal Naturalist Training, it includes sections on geology, flora, fauna, cultural history and interpretive techniques. The Coastal Naturalist Manual underwent a major revision and re-design in 2010 and includes up-to-date information presented in aesthetically pleasing and accessible terms. Proceeds from the sale of the Coastal Naturalist Manual support Friends of the Dunes' public education programs.


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Pocket Beach and Dune Guide
Pocket Beach and Dune Guide
Regular price .....$6.00
Member price .....$5.00

Thanks to a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the pocket guide was revised in 2006. Geared for the novice, this 5-fold laminated guide is designed as an introduction to the plants and animals of the dunes and includes a selection of common reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds and plants and beach wash-ups. Perfect for those who are new to the dunes, teachers, students and amateur naturalists.

All profits from the sale of this guide directly benefit programs on the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge Dune Units. There is no shipping charge for this item.



Bedlam on the Slew
Bedlam on the Slew
Regular price .....$16.00
Member price .....$13.00

Read Hortense Lanphere's personal account of life on the slough and in the dunes. All proceeds go directly to conserving the dunes. Paperback, 288 pages with many wonderful illustrations and photographs by area artists.

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