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The Nature of Cape Cod
A well-known Cape naturalist, geologist, and public educator has written the first comprehensive natural history of the area, describing life and natural processes in its varied environments, from ocean beach to cranberry bog to deep woods. The Nature of Cape Cod provides maps and narrative descriptions of 50 sites that invite exploration; it will take the reader to hidden gems and reveal new aspects of favorite places.
Generously illustrated with drawings and maps, the book can be used by anyone wanting to go beyond the paved roads: walkers, paddlers, and nature lovers of all sorts. It should appeal to year-round and seasonal residents alike, and also to the thousands of short-term visitors who wish they had a guide to the nature of Cape Cod.
$20.00
Cape Cod - Reflections of Beauty
Cape Cod - Reflections of Beauty captures the natural splendor of the Cape. It is a peaceful, relaxing journey through some of Cape Cod's Special places - beaches, harbors, forests and lakes, sanctuaries of the soul. Enjoy this scenic experience which includes whales, seals, cranberry bogs and historic windmills set to original acoustic music composed by Michael Zampi.
This DVD can be a "live postcard" gift for friends and family, or a unique memento of your visit to beautiful Cape Cod.
10% of proceeds from the sale of this DVD goes to the Barnstable Land Trust.
$20.00
Cottage for Sale, Must be Moved: A Woman Moves a House to Make a Home
book by Kate Whouley
When Kate Whouley saw the classified ad for an abandoned cottage that had to be moved she began to dream.But she wasn't prepared for half the surprises, complications, or self-discoveries of her house moving adventure. For everyone who has ever dreamed of creating a space of their own, there is a Cottage for Sale. You only have to move it.
$23.00
The Little House at Sandy Neck
by Edward Otis Handy, Jr.
This is a history and nature book about an exquisite seven-mile strip of land on Cape Cod known as Sandy Neck. The author's love for Barnstable Harbor and Sandy neck is genetic, derived from his ancestors who came to Cape Cod in the 1600s.
$25.00
The Ecology of a Cape Cod Salt Marsh
by Gilbert Newton, photos by Chris Dumas
A fascinating exploration of a Cape Cod salt marsh. Mr. Newton uses his favorite salt marsh, Crocker neck in his hometown of Cotuit, to illustrate his lessons.
Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Barnstable Land Trust.
$12.00
Seaweeds of Cape Cod Shores
by Gilbert Newton with illustrations by Nancy Minnigerode
This handy field guide fits in your glove compartment - ready to use for identifying many of the common algae that wash up on Cape Cod shores.
$7.00
Why Don't Woodpeckers Get Headaches?
by Mike O'Connor
Since opening the Bird Watcher's General Store in 1983, Mike O'Connor has answered thousands of questions about birds. Finally, it occured to O'Connor that if he answered these questions in print, he might be able to live in peace. Here, then, are the answers to all those questions that have been keeping you up at night.
$15.00