Books & Maps
All items below can be purchased at the Conservation District Office. Please call ahead to check availability.
Books
Birds of Michigan Excellent field and kitchen window guide to identify the most commonly found birds in Michigan. Organized by bird color, and includes range maps indicating where birds are found. Also includes a compare feature for distinguishing similar birds. $12.00 + tax.
Landscaping for Wildlife 148 pages of photos, charts, diagrams and recommendations for landscaping yards, farms and woods for wildlife. $12.00 + tax.
Michigan Wildflowers in Color Features photos and descriptions of over 275 wildflowers found throughout Michigan. Includes a guide to eight of the state's best wildflower trails. $15.00 + tax.
Plat Book The new 2005 edition of the Washtenaw Land Atlas and Plat Book, published by Rockford Map Publishing is available! Plat Book: $33.00.
Soil Surveys Are you looking at some land to build a new home and want to know if the soil on the property is suitable for a septic system? Or, are you curious about what kind of soil you have on your land now? Then, the Washtenaw County Soil Survey is what you are looking for! It includes soil maps for the County, plus soil descriptions and many tables that list information related to engineering, building, tree planting, recreational use, wildlife habitat, and water management. Soil Survey Book or CD-ROM: $25.00.
Tree and Shrub Gardening for Michigan Describes best trees and shrubs to plant in Michigan gardens. Practical advice on pruning, optimal location, maturity, planting, problems and pests is included. $15.00 + tax.
Trees of Michigan & the Upper Great Lakes Describes 85 native and naturalized trees found in the Great Lakes area. Each tree is illustrated in full-color. $18.00 + tax.
Woodworking for Wildlife 111 pages of information, photos and plans for building bird and mammal next boxes and platforms for use in backyards, urban areas, farmsteads, small and large woodlots. $11.00 + tax.
Maps
Topographic Maps U.S. Geological Survey topographical maps are excellent reference tools, showing ground elevations on 10 foot contours, roads, lakes, streams, wetlands woodland, and more. Maps covering Washtenaw County are available. Topo Maps: $5.00 each + tax.