Resources
We sell a variety of books on nature and the environment at our bookstore: Withywindle Books. Visit our science and nature section to view our full collection.
Natural History/Environmental Education Links
- Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES)
- New England Environmental Education Alliance (NEEEA)
- North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
- Educationalist.net – A resource guide to organizations, programs and jobs in the environmental education field
- Earthwork Programs
- No Child Left Inside Coalition
- The Children and Nature Network
- Eastern Coyote Research – Web page for coyote biologist Dr. Jon Way
- Massachusetts Audubon Society (Mass Audubon)
- The Trustees of Reservations
- 350.org- “350.org is an international campaign that’s building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis—the solutions that science and justice demand.
We have a separate page of resources on the Eastern Coyote here.
Resources for Naturalists
There is a huge diversity of resources (text, online, program) for naturalists and educators - it can sometimes be overwhelming. I’ve highlighted below a few that have really stood out to me over the years, and have become an integral part of my teaching, learning and philosophy:
Educational Guides/Workbooks
Field Guides
- Tom Brown’s Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking
- Tracking and the Art of Seeing by Paul Rezendes
- Bird Tracks & Sign: A Guide to North American Species, by Mark Elbroch
- Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide
- American Wildlife and Plants: A Guide to Wildlife Food Habits by Alexander C. Martin
- The Book of Swamp and Bog: Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of the Eastern Freshwater Wetlands, by John Eastman
- The Sibley Guide to Birds
- Any books in the Peterson Field Guides Series
Web Resources
- Bugguide.net - a great resource for insect research
- www.plants.usda.gov - ditto for plants
- www.bear.org – comprehensive resource for bear ecology and info
- nywolf.org/learn/for-teachers - resources for educators about red wolves and conservation
Suppliers:
- Acorn Naturalists - very comprehensive source for books, games and equipment
- Connecticut Valley Biological - Classroom and laboratory-focused supplier of science/biology materials
- Liberty Mountain - Outdoor gear & clothing supplier; they offer dealer discounts for organizations
Friends
- Mary Anna Abuzara - Astrologer and Henna Body Artist
- The Contra Banditos – North-Central Massachusetts Contra Dance/Fiddle band
- Fitch Farm – Hand-crafted supplies for horse owners and stables
- Divine Hands Massage Therapy
- Turning Point Images – Professional photography
















