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.
Cold Steel Pendleton KnifeAlderleaf's Pick: Best Survival Knife On Sale: $69.00 (List: $85.00) Learn more about the Cold Steel Pendleton Knife Wilderness Survival BooksExcellent 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.
Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival (Field Guide) 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)
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.
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)
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.
Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series) (Wise Woman Herbal Series) Classic text on the wise woman herbalist tradition. Perspectives on health and the role of herbal medicine in our everyday lives. Written by herbalist, Susan Weed.
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!
Naturalist Skills BooksA one-in-all 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. (required for Wilderness Certification Program students)
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 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.
Important information on venomous animals and poisonous plants. Anyone who spends significant time in the outdoors should familiarize themselves with natural hazards.
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.
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 A comprehensive 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 Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living Focuses on the unique requirements of off-grid living and contains chapters on energy conservation; heating and cooling; backup power; domestic water heating; wireless communications; photovoltaic, wind, and microhydro energy generation; battery selection; and inverters.
Western Garden Book (Sunset Western Garden Book) Comprehensive gardening book for Western States. A practical guide to gardening with information on plant care and gardening techniques. Covers 8,000 plants.
An amazing compendium of human shelters throughout the ages. Great photographs, diagrams, and how-to information on building with all types of natural materials.
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