The Alderleaf Nature StoreWelcome to the Alderleaf Nature Store! Listed below are the books and products recommended in our courses. Please consider supporting our work by purchasing items through Alderleaf - we allocate 10% of net proceeds from nature store purchases towards program scholarships. Books are organized by category.
Ontario RAT-3 KnifeAlderleaf's Pick: Best Survival Knife On Sale: $99.00 (List: $124.00) Learn more about the Ontario RAT-3 Knife Wilderness Survival BooksWilderness Survival Handbook: Primitive Skills for Short-Term Survival and Long-Term Comfort A well organized guide to primitive survival skills. The basics of wilderness survival are laid out in a simple, easy-to-use format with clear illustrations and instructions. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Excellent information on wilderness survival skills with great how-to information and photographs. A compilation of articles from experts in the field of primitive technology. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Another volume of excellent information on wilderness survival skills with great how-to information and photographs. More articles from experts in the field of primitive technology.
Camping & Wilderness Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book One of the most comprehensive books available on outdoor skills. With thousands of diagrams and pictures, the book covers an enormous range of wilderness skills. A nature store favorite.
The People of Cascadia - Pacific Northwest Native American History Excellent information on northwest native people, true masters of wilderness survival skills, written by expert ethnobotanist, Heidi Bohan.
An exciting story of wilderness survival packed with practical information on primitive skills. Co-authored by Mark Elbroch and Mike Pewtherer.
Ethnobotany BooksPlants Of The Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska A comprehensive guide to the plants of the Pacific Northwest. Great photos and information on identification and ethnobotanical uses. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West Excellent information on identifying, harvesting, and creating food and medicine from wild plants of the west. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Discovering Wild Plants: Alaska, Western Canada, The Northwest Detailed guidebook on wild edible and medicinal plants in the Northwest. Includes information on harvesting, preparation, and excellent recipes. A nature store favorite.
Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West Excellent guide to utilizing wild plants for medicine. Great how-to information on making tinctures, salves, infusions, and other medicinal preparations.
Plant Technology of First Peoples in British Columbia (Royal British Columbia Museum Handbook) A great resource on the utilitarian uses of wild plants, including baskets, cordage, fire-starting materials, and other tools. Written by renowned northwest ethnobotanist, Nancy Turner.
Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification An excellent system for identifying wild plants and learning the characteristics shared by plant families. Includes edible, medicinal, and survival uses of many common plants.
Wildlife Tracking BooksMammals of the Pacific Northwest: From the Coast to the High Cascades Excellent information on the mammals of the Pacific Northwest. Includes life history, distribution, habitat, physical description, and behaviors.
Mammal Tracks & Sign: A Guide to North American Species The most comprehensive field guide on mammal tracks and sign available. Includes tracks, gaits, tree markings, scat, and other signs. Thousands of color photographs and diagrams. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Bird Tracks & Sign : A Guide to North American Species Field guide to bird tracks and signs. Extensive information on a wide variety of species. The only book of its kind. Written by senior tracker, Mark Elbroch. A nature store favorite!
Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America: Fourth Edition Updated information on North American mammals, including new range maps, recent taxonomic changes, photos of skulls, details on range, habitat, and much more. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Practical Tracking: A Guide to Following Footprints and Finding Animals An incredible resource for learning how to trail animals. Great stories and practical tips and techniques for efficiently finding an animal by following its footprints. Great new field guide on wildlife tracks and sign in the Pacific Northwest. (Includes a few photo contributions from Alderleaf co-founder, Jason Knight).
Naturalist Skills BooksAn all-in-one field guide that includes brief information on most of the species of trees, shrubs, plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects of the Northwest. A nature store favorite.
An amazing key that allows the user to identify plants quickly in the field using easily observed plant characteristics. An invaluable resource for learning to identify plants. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America One of the most comprehensive field guides on birds for the western half of North America. Great drawings, range maps, and more. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students) All That the Rain Promises and More: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms One of the best wild mushroom field guides, with excellent identification and information on uses.
The Birder's Handbook: A Field Guide to the Natural History of North American Birds Fascinating details on bird behaviors, nesting, and biology. Filled with interesting articles on bird research and avian natural history.
The Natural History of Puget Sound Country Detailed information on the natural history of the Puget Sound region. Includes geology, weather, plants, animals, and human influences on the land. Written by acclaimed naturalist, Arthur Kruckeberg.
Nature-Based Teaching and Leadership BooksWilderness First Aid: Emergency Care For Remote Locations (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Guidebook on the basics of wilderness first aid. Includes the most up-to-date procedures for treating medical conditions when help is more than an hour away. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Sharing Nature With Children (20th Anniversary Edition, Revised and Expanded) A valuable resource for environmental educators. Presents a wide variety of games and activities that connect young people with the outdoors. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
White Roots of Peace: Iroquois Book of Life An abridged version of the epic peacemaker story from the Iroquois Nation. Presents principles of peace and leadership valuable for any educator or leader. Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature Another great resource for environmental educators. Detailed information on activities, teaching tools, and educational philosophy.
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder Thought-provoking book on the importance of nature for human development. Presents modern research that shows the value of experiences in nature. Deeply concerning, yet powerful and inspiring.
Permaculture BooksPERMACULTURE: A Designers' Manual The comprehensive, definitive textbook on permaculture design. Written by the founder of the permaculture movement, Bill Mollison. Covers each design principle in depth. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture Practical information for implementing permaculture principles in the home garden. Great diagrams and easy-to-understand explanations for creating sustainable systems. A nature store favorite.
The New Self-Sufficient Gardener Explains how to cultivate and preserve all types of fruit, herbs, and vegetables, in addition to instructions on keeping bees and raising chickens. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students) The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming (New York Review Books Classics) Classic text, providing tremendous insight and inspiration for the alternative, sustainable food movement. A must read for permaculturists. Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability Excellent information on each of the foundational principles of permaculture design, written by permaculture co-founder, David Holmgren.
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