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Pollinators of Native Plants: Attract, Observe and Identify Pollinators and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants
The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees
Books

A Field Guide to the Natural Communities of Michigan
Joshua G. Cohen, Michael A. Kost, Bradford S. Slaughter, Dennis A. Albert
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Joshua G. Cohen, Michael A. Kost, Bradford S. Slaughter, Dennis A. Albert
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Atlas of Early Michigan's Forests, Grasslands, and Wetlands: An Interpretation of the 1816-1856 General Land Office Surveys
Dennis A. Albert, Patrick J. Comer
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Dennis A. Albert, Patrick J. Comer
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Bumble Bees of North America: An Identification Guide (Princeton Field Guides)
Paul H. Williams, Robbin W. Thorp, Leif L. Richardson, Sheila R. Colla
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Paul H. Williams, Robbin W. Thorp, Leif L. Richardson, Sheila R. Colla
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Butterflies of the Great Lakes Region (Great Lakes Environment)
Matthew M. Douglas, Jonathan M. Douglas
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Matthew M. Douglas, Jonathan M. Douglas
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Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural History (Princeton Field Guides)
David L. Wagner
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David L. Wagner
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Michigan Shrubs and Vines: A Guide to Species of the Great Lakes Region
Burton V. Barnes, Christopher E. Dick, Melanie W. Gunn
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Burton V. Barnes, Christopher E. Dick, Melanie W. Gunn
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Michigan Trees, Revised and Updated: A Guide to the Trees of the Great Lakes Region
Burton V. Barnes, Warren H. Wagner Jr.
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Burton V. Barnes, Warren H. Wagner Jr.
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Nature's Garden: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants
Samuel Thayer
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Samuel Thayer
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The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees
Joseph S. Wilson, Olivia J. Messinger Carril
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Joseph S. Wilson, Olivia J. Messinger Carril
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The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants
Samuel Thayer
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Samuel Thayer
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