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Suggested Reading

This is a short list to get you started.  If you are looking for information on a particular subject, you’re welcome to email Cheryl Mast at [email protected], she may be able to be of additional help.

A Child's Introduction to The Night Sky.  Michael Driscoll.  Black Dog & Leventhal Publisher. New York, NY.  2004

A Field Guide to Nearby Nature. Peggy Kochanoff. Mountain Press Publishing  Company. Missoula, MT. 1994

A Sierra Club Naturalist’s Guide – The Northwoods of Michigan , Wisconsin , Minnesota and Southern Ontario. Glenda Daniel and Jerry Sullivan. Sierra Club Books. San Francisco, CA. 1981

Camping & Wilderness Survival - The Ultimate Outdoors Book.  Paul Tawrell.  Green Valley, CA. 1996

Discover Nature Series – Things to Know and Things to Do. various authors.  Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, PA.

Fun With Nature – Take-Along Guide. Mel Boring, Diane Burns, and Leslie  Dendy. NorthWord Press. Minnetonka, MN. 1999

Naming Nature – A Seasonal Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Mary,  Blocksma. Penguin Books. New York City, New York. 1992

Natural Attraction - A Field Guide to Friends, Frenemies, and Other Symbiotic Animal Relationships  Iris Gottlieb.  Sasquatch Books. Seattle WA  2017

Nature Smart – A Family Guide to Nature – Midwest and Eastern, Stan Tekiela and Karen Shanberg. Adventure Publications, Inc. Cambridge,  MN. 1995

Outdoor Survival Skills - Sixth Edition.  Larry Dean Olsen.  Chicago Review Press.  Chicago, IL.  1997

Seeking the Wilderness – A Spiritual Journey. Tim Lehman. Faith & Life Press. Newton, KS. 1993

Stokes Nature Guides (various). Donald and Lillian Stokes. Little, Brown Publishing. Boston, MA.

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Amigo Centre

26455 Banker Road  Sturgis, Michigan 49091
phone: 269-651-2811  fax: 1-269-659-0084
​[email protected]
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Staff & Board
    • 2022-2027 Strategic Plan
    • Mission & History
    • Directions
  • Plan A Retreat
    • Lodging >
      • Retreat Center
      • West Shore Lodge
    • Meeting Rooms & Facilities
    • Resources for Planners >
      • Planning Timeline
      • Guest Guidelines
      • Contract Policies
    • RV & Tent Camping
  • Programs
    • Adult Programs >
      • Scrap, Quilt, & Craft Retreat
      • Grief Retreat
      • Wild Church Retreat
    • Youth Programs >
      • Summer Camp
      • Summer Staff 2025 >
        • Autism Day Camp Support Staff
        • Camp KIND Faculty & Support Staff
      • Winter Youth Retreat
    • Intergenerational Programs >
      • Bike Michiana >
        • Bike Routes
      • Camp KIND >
        • Faith Formation
        • Morning Activities
        • Family Activities
        • Meals and Snacks
    • Outdoor Ed >
      • About Our Program >
        • OEE Staff
      • Curriculum & Activities
      • Teacher Information
      • Parent/Chaperone Info
      • Homeschool Program >
        • K-5th Curriculum
        • 6th-8th Curriculum
      • O/EE Training Videos
      • Suggested Reading
      • CAMP AT HOME
  • Donate
    • Wishlist
  • Work With Us
    • Summer Employment
    • Year-Round Employment
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Contact Us
  • Amigo Park