Bay Area Botanical by Kate Rutter, Signed Copy #1

Discover the magic and mystery of Bay Area native plants in this hand-illustrated alphabet of local flora. "Bay Area Botanical" is a full-color illustrated guide that introduces you to 26 plants native to the Bay Area of California. At 75 pages printed on 100% recycled paper, this book is knapsack-friendly and accessible for all ages. Use it as both a lighthearted reference and as a companion for walks, rambles, and hikes. Each of the 26 native plants is featured with a brief description and a portrait. A Supplement includes a calendar of when to see each plant in full blooming splendor, and a glossary de-mystifies specific botanical and scientific terms. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kate Rutter is an avid nature journaler, urban naturalist, educator, and native plant enthusiast who enlivens nature-human connection through sketching, observation, and curiosity. A lifelong sketcher with an experimental and rambunctious visual practice, Kate’s education work spans online teaching; corporate and nonprofit workshops; conferences and events; nature journal workshops at public gardens, private gardens, and nurseries; and serving as adjunct professor at the California College of the Arts. Kate earned a B.A. in Studio Art from Wellesley College. She serves on the board of the Wild Wonder Foundation, and she is the author/illustrator of Bay Area Botanical, and one of the co-creators and illustrators of the zine, Your Quick Start Guide to Nature Journaling, and the creator of the zine, 7 Ways to Connect with Nature. Kate is one of the featured 2026 Wild Wonder Conference Teachers!