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Explore Minnesota: Camping, Kayaking, and more: Identification Guides

This guide will help navigate you toward resources in our collection that will get you more in touch with nature.

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 Plants
Information about Minnesota plants from Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources.
DNR Birds
Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources' information on local birds.
DNR MN Rare Species
This is Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources' list of rare species in Minnesota.
DNR Rock Guide
Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources' information on Minnesota rocks and minerals.
Minnesota Wildflowers
A guide to Minnesota Wildflowers
Wild Fruits of Minnesota Guide
A guide about Minnesota's wild fruits from the University of Minnesota
Weed Guide
A weed guide from University of Minnesota
MN Birding Trail
Information on Minnesota's Birding Trail.

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