The Sierra Nevada region is a land of alpine lakes, ubiquitous mountains, and meadows filled with a seemingly endless variety of wildflowers.
Karen and her husband Carl own an organic farm in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where when they aren\'t botanizing, garden year round with their snowshoe Siamese cat..
Karen is active in the California Native Plant Society, the Northern California Botanists and an avid hiker, backpacker and birder.
Karen has been guiding natural history hikes throughout the West for over two decades.
Karen has a Master of Science degree from the University of California at Davis in Plant Protection and Pest Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from Michigan State University.
About the Author: Karen Wiese is a botanist with interests in plant ecology, restoration, soil science and plant- pollinator interactions.
Take this Guide along on your next hike through this majestic mountain chain, which encompasses Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks.
The species are arranged by color and plant family to aid in quick identification.
This full-color book contains beautiful photos, easy-to-understand descriptions, and interesting facts about 290 Wildflowers frequently encountered in this spectacular region.
The Sierra Nevada region is a land of alpine lakes, ubiquitous mountains, and meadows filled with a seemingly endless variety of wildflowers
