Holiday Gift Guides: PRI Staff Picks
This holiday season, we asked the staff of PRI to pick their favorite gift shop item. Ranging from the Field Guide to the Cayuga Lake Region, snuggly Paleozoic Pals, and posters with beautiful images of Bees, there’s something for everyone on this list of staff picks. Happy Holidays from PRI!
“There are lots of great field guides out there, but I love how this one is focused on our local region. It's the perfect size—comprehensive enough to include many of the plants and animals we see around Cayuga Lake, but not so big as to be overwhelming. It's also very cool that it contains a fossil guide in addition to being a guide to living organisms."
“It's a great starter guide for anyone wanting to identify local flora & fauna as well as learn about the region!”
Paleozoic Pals Eurypterid Plush | $15.00
“This little guy is a great comfort item—the perfect size to hug, and so cute! The softest scorpion ever, and New York's state fossil.”
Bee Diversity Poster | $19.99
“With this poster, I can experience the joy of having a whole bunch of bees on my wall without all the buzzing and stinging that would normally make such a thing ill-advised.”
“This poster has stunning photos of bees, with beautiful color and detail. Just this poster alone gives me more appreciation of bees.”
“I created it! Also, you can be creative and learn at the same time. What can be better for a pastime activity you can do with your children.”
Daring to Dig | $19.95
“Daring to Dig is a great introduction to a dozen amazing women paleontologists, including their adventures and scientific discoveries. The book, which is beautifully illustrated, is a perfect gift for any fossil-loving child.”
“One of the best books for your shelf, or backpack, if you enjoy collecting fossils in New York.”
“The TFG Climate Change isnʻt just for teachers - its’s for everyone! You can learn the underlying science of climate change and use that knowledge to make smart choices for yourself, your family, and your community as we work toward a climate-neutral future.”
“Do you not wonder how your NY back yard looks as it does? This book is so easy to read and tells the story in a believable and easy to understand way. This is one of my favorite books to read from the store. I have it bookmarked in many places through out the chapters. I am constantly recommending it to visitors.”