Overview of Identification Guides
When you're out in nature, you will encounter a whole variety of plants and animals. If this is your first time in the Minnesota wilderness, you may want to check out a few of these resources to identify the things you run across.
- DNR PlantsInformation about Minnesota plants from Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources.
- DNR BirdsMinnesota's Department of Natural Resources' information on local birds.
- DNR MN Rare SpeciesThis is Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources' list of rare species in Minnesota.
- DNR Rock GuideMinnesota's Department of Natural Resources' information on Minnesota rocks and minerals.
- Minnesota WildflowersA guide to Minnesota Wildflowers
- Wild Fruits of Minnesota GuideA guide about Minnesota's wild fruits from the University of Minnesota
- Weed GuideA weed guide from University of Minnesota
- MN Birding TrailInformation on Minnesota's Birding Trail.
Books and Guides for Identification
