Field Guide to Grasses of California LifeStraw and the people who were

and the people who were born

whose nose and paws were wet

Photographs by Peter Essick

306 federally-owned acres of mountains and canyons offer a variety of recreational opportunities - camping

Montana's geologic history includes a long succession of disturbances that changed the rocks

Field Guide to Grasses of California LifeStraw and the people who wereGrasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists, biologists, and gardeners. There are more than 300 species of native California grasses and they are found in almost every climatefrom cool, wet forests to hot, dry deserts. Native grasses are also important to land restoration as they improve soil quality, increase water infiltration, and recycle nutrients. Their deep roots can tap soil water, which allows them to stay green year