Nature of Bend (2nd Edition) by LeeAnn Kreigh

Just in time for summer, local nature lover LeeAnn Kreigh will join us to talk about the second edition of her book, Nature of Bend!

Approachable, easy-to-use field guide to the plants and animals of Central Oregon

·        Features more than 350 plants and animals

·        Includes a dozen scavenger hunts across Central Oregon

·        Detailed descriptions of where to look for every species on trails and in local parks

Nature of Bend is a field guide like no other. Funny, informative, and filled with local flavor, it’s the one nature guide that both locals and visitors need to find, identify, and learn all about Central Oregon’s plants and animals. Listings include common and scientific names; key details like size, bloom time, and months seen; natural history and ecology tidbits; what to look for when identifying species, and exactly where to find it. Full-color photographs help readers identify more than 350 birds, wildflowers, trees, and animals while humorous sidebars and local stories educate and entertain. Fun facts will pique readers’ interest and encourage them to dive deeper.

LeeAnn Kriegh was raised on the west side of the Cascades, picking strawberries, catching crawdads, and helping woolly bears cross the road. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English and has written for The Oregonian, along with many magazines, businesses, and nonprofits. She’s the author of two nature guides, and after fifteen years on Sauvie Island, now lives in Bend, OR.