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MERCHANDISE
Order by phone at 510/763-0282 (we accept VISA and MasterCard), or print out an
order form, and send filled-in order form to 428 13th Street, 10th Floor, Suite A, Oakland, CA
94612.
MEMBERSHIP
A
California Oak Foundation membership makes a great gift for friends,
family, and even yourself! Members receive newsletters, action
alerts by region, and a 10% discount on all COF merchandise. A
personalized gift card can be enclosed with gift memberships.
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Acorn
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$25
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Seedling
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$50
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Sapling
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$75
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Heritage Oak
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$100
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Oak Grove
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$250
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Oak Woodland
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$500
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Quercus Club
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$1,000
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Preservationist(fixed-income, seniors, students)
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$15
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Youth Conservationist (under 18)
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$5
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BOOKS
 Investigating the Oak Community
by Kay Antúnez de Mayolo, published by the California Oak Foundation (October 2000)
A new curriculum designed to involve 4th through
8th grade students in activities that will develop their awareness,
understanding, and knowledge of the important role of oaks in the
California landscape. 120 pages
Paperback. $14.95, Members $13.45
 The Life of an Oak
by Glenn Keator, illustrated by Susan Bazell, co-published by Heyday Books & the California Oak Foundation (1998)
Takes an intimate look at all aspects of the genus Quercus,
from an examination of cellular processes to the spread around the
world of this remarkable, diversified family. 256 pg., 75 full-color
photographs, 30 full-color illustrations, 21 black and white diagrams.
Paperback $17.95, Members $16.16
 Oaks of California
by Bruce M. Pavlik...[et al], co-published by Cachuma Press & the California Oak Foundation
The first book ever devoted to the state's native
oaks celebrates the unique place held by these trees in California's
natural and cultural heritage. Beautifully illustrated. 184
pg.
Hardcover $32.95, Members $29.66
Paperback, 5th printing, 2002, $24.95, Members $22.46.
 The Oak Woodland Bird Conservation Plan
by Dr. Steve Zack and published by California Oak Foundation
California oak woodlands rank amount the top
three habitat types in North America for bird richness. This book is a
guide for conservation policy and action on behalf of oak woodland
habitats and wildlife. 126 pages
Paperback, $12.00, Members $10.80.
 Pocket Guide to Creek Birds of California
a project of CalPIF and PRBO
Funded by several organizations including California Oak Foundation and
California Wildlife Foundation. 88 page, soft cover, full-color pocket
guide to help identify bird species of reparian habitats. $5.00,
Members $4.50.
 Field Guide to Plant Galls of California and Other Western States
by Ron Russo, published by University of California Press with the contributions of the Gordon and Betty Moore Fund and the California Oak Foundation.
Identifies more than 300 species of galls – 95 on oaks, 22 on
members of the rose family, 60 desert species, and 35 species new to
science. Includes information on host selection, growth and
development, predator and parasite defense, and animal and human uses
of galls. Paperback, 397 color pages, $24.95, Members $22.46.
 The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada by John Muir Laws
published by the California Academy of Sciences and Heyday Books
366 pages of 2,800 original watercolor illustrations. Over 1,700
species of Sierra trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish,
reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, insects and other small animals
have been catalogued. Paperback, $24.95, Members 22.46.
 Grandmother Oak
by Rosi Dagit, illustrations by Gretta Allison
Children ages 3-8. A majestic California oak tree watches things change
around her over the centuries. 32 pgs. Paperback $6.95, Members $6.26
 Regenerating Rangeland Oaks in California
by Douglas D. McCreary
A manual for restorationists, oak woodland
managers and those involved in oak planting projects. Chapters on poor
natural regeneration, acorn physiology, collection and storage of
acorns for regeneration, oak seedling propagation, and planting,
protecting and maintaining oak seedlings in the field. 62 pages
Paperback $10, Members $9
 Oak Woodland Invertebrates The Little Things Count
by Richard Little, Ted J. Swiecki and William Tietje
An introductory guide to the minute animals
called invertebrates that live in the oak woodland ecosystem in
California. Includes information on galls, wasps, oak worms and skinks
with full-color pictures. 14 pages
Paperback $5, Members $4.50
Living Among the Oaks: A Management Guide for Landowners
by Sharon G. Johnson
Written for the University of California Cooperative Extension, a how-to on co-existing with oaks. 8 pages.
$1.50, $1.35 Members
Click here to print out order form. Once filled in, fax to 510/208-4435, or mail to 428 13th Street, 10th Floor, Suite A, Oakland, CA 94612.
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 Acorns and Eat'em: A How-to Vegetarian Cookbook (click title)
by Suellen Ocean
Contains complete acorn leaching instructions,
nutritional information, and 35 acorn recipes as well as interesting
historic oak and acorn trivia
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No longer available in hard copy.
Single copies for personal use available for printing on the Reference page, compliments of the California Oak Foundation.
Compatible Plants Under and Around Oaks (click title)
published by California Oak Foundation
Homeowners, developers, landscape professionals, and planners will find
the plant charts and care guidelines essential. 69 pg. No longer
available in hard copy. Available free for printing on the Reference
page, compliments of California Oak Foundation.
OAK GIFTS
 Native Oaks of California Poster
Designed by Good Nature Publishing, the
"botanically correct" renderings are bordered by drawings of each
species' leaf and acorn. Also shows locator maps.
Full-color; 36" x 24".
$15.99, Members $14.39
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Oak Woodland Community Poster
Illustrated by Suzanne Duranceau, from Good Nature Publishing
Depicts oak woodland habitats and some of the more than 300 species
that rely on oaks for food and shelter. Full color, 24" x 18". $12.00,
Members $10.80.
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Candles by Siena Art & Design
 Beeswax Oak Leaf Pillar Candle
Hand-poured 100% beeswax, and embossed with a beautiful oak leaf design, this long-burning candle has natural golden color and subtle honey
scent. Decorative gift box. 4" tall, 3" diameter. $19.95, Members $17.96
Click image to enlarge.
Scented Oak Leaf Pillar
Beeswax and high-grade paraffin. Sage green, scented cedar and mint. 4” tall, 3” diameter. $17.95, $16.16 Members.
Trees of Life Square Candle
Hand made from a blend of beeswax and high-grade paraffin. Scent of plumeria, yellow in color. 2-1/2” square by 4” tall. $16.50, Members $14.85
 Native Oaks Notes
Good Nature Publishing Poster/Illustrated by Michael Lee
Eight blank notes and envelopes, 4½” x 5½” ivory linen card stock. Full color illustrations of leaf and acorn of four California oaks. $12.00, Members $10.80
Click here to print out order form. Once filled in, fax to 510/208-4435, or mail to 42813th Street, 10th Floor, Suite A Oakland, CA 94612.
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