Steelhead are anadromous rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) native to the Pacific Coast. They live in the ocean but return to fresh water to spawn. Steelhead may make several spawning trips between fresh and salt water. Summer steelhead migrate to inland streams when they are sexually immature,...

One of the delights of fall in the Pacific Northwest is the hunt for the golden yellow Chantrelle (Cantharellus cibarius), emerging from the forest floor after the seasonal rain has begun. This fungi is found in association with both conifers and evergreen hardwoods, even in areas recently...

Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) is one of the most striking of all mushrooms, characterized by its bright red cap and white warts. Fruiting generally occurs in early winter in conifer habitats, often in the same areas as the prized Boletus edulis. It is common in western North America, Europe, and...

Fritillaria gentneri is a rare and endangered member of the Lily family. It inhabits the low elevation oak and fir woodlands of southwest Oregon. The deep reddish-purple petals are mottled with yellow streaks. The tips of the petals are often flared but not recurved. Edition Size: 1000 Image Size...

The Candystick (Allotropa virgata) is found in conifir and hardwood forests throughout the Pacific Northwest. It emerges in Spring, initially resembling white asparagus. It prefers soil rich in decaying wood, which stores moisture and nutrients. Although a flowering plant, it spreads mostly...

The Lungwort (Lobaria pulmonaria) and the Plume moss (Dendroalsia abietina) are among the many lichens and mosses which thrive in humid forest canopies. They capture moisture and nutrients from the air without the need for roots and soil. These nitrogen-rich plants are critical to the nutrient...

Fawn Lilies (Erythronium hendersonii) and Calypso Orchids (Calypso bulbosa) appear in early Spring. Both may arise from bulb-like structures found below ground or just barely covered by mosses and moist forest litter. The Calypso orchid is especially sensitive to disturbance as the bulb is easy...

The Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) prefers the shade and humidity found under a canopy of conifers such as Douglas fir. The large white bracts stand out brilliantly and are often mistaken for flowers. The actual flowers are tiny and clustered in a head surrounded by the bracts. Edition Size:...

Box of 6 assorted note cards (4.25"x5.5") with envelopes of the Morel, Chantrelle, Matsutake, Shaggy Mane, Amanita, and King Bolete mushrooms. The back of each card contains a brief description of the mushroom.

Box of 8 assorted greeting cards (5" x 7") with envelopes of the following images: Cobra Lily, Fawn Lily, Pacific Dogwood, Lichens and Moss, Phlox, Mushroom & Moss Habitat, Shooting Star, and Trillium. The back of each card contains a brief description of the plant.

Anemone oregana (blue windflower) is native to West Coast forests. This buttercup family peren-nial grows from a thick rhizome to a height of 30 centimeters. Three large leaflets form its single basal leaf, with occasional leaves on the mostly bare stem. The flower is formed from 5 to 7 sepals,...

The Wood Rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) is found on coarse-textured, well-drained soils in moist, shaded forests of the Pacific North-west and California. This native, deciduous shrub generally grows to 3 feet, but can reach heights up to 6 feet. The stems are slender with numerous straight prickles. The...

Lewisia cotyledon can be found on rock outcrops where it anchors itself with a stout tap root. It can tolerate soils which are high in magnesium and low in calcium that develop from serpentine rocks. The succulent leaves store extra moisture that helps the plant survive in when the environment is...

The Shooting Star (Dodecatheon hendersonii) grows in grassy meadows and forest openings. The Yellow Flowered Iris (Iris chrysophylla) can be found interspersed in these openings and stands less than eight inches tall. It is one of the less colorful species in a genus whose name (Iris) means "...

The Cobra Lily (Darlingtonia californica) is a rare carnivorous plant with purple flowers and hooded leaves. It is found in wet meadows and boggy seeps in serpentine and coastal areas of Oregon and Northern California. The Western Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale) prefers the moist but well...

The Hound's Tongue (Cynoglossum grande) derives its name from the shape of its broad leaves. The bright blue-purple flowers appear in early spring and the leaves may emerge in late winter. It is generally found in shady wooded areas throughout the West Coast. Edition Size: 1000 Image Size: 6.5" x...

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Box of 6 assorted note cards (4.25"x5.5") with envelopes of the Cladonia, Wolf Lichen, Xanthoparmelia, Oakmoss, Cetraria, and Lungwort. The back of each card contains a brief description of the lichen.

Box of 6 assorted wildfower note cards (4.25"x5.5") with envelopes of Wood Rose, Yellow Iris, Calypso Orchid, Cobra Lily, Kalmiopsis, and Camas. The back of each card contains a brief description of the flower.

The Roosevelt Elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) is the second largest member of the deer family. Bulls can weigh over 1000 pounds and shed their antlers each winter. Elk primarily graze on grasses, forbs, and other leafy vegetation, but in the fall they browse, feeding on shrubs and trees....