For over 32 years, Collin Varner has been the head horticulturist and arboriculturalist at Building Operations at UBC. He will be signing copies of his latest book, The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, at Shop in the Garden at 11 am on September 26. The resource guide covers over 800 species of plant and animal life from Alaska to San Franciso Bay.

“As practical as it is impressive in its scope, The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest successfully describes many of the common plants, animals, and fungi that endow the rich coastal ecosystems of Cascadia. Collin Varner adds this biological tour de force to his already impressive list of excellent field guides. Well organized, concise, and beautifully illustrated with many of the author’s own photographs, this is a must have for any naturalist in the region.” ― Douglas Justice, Associate Director of Horticulture & Collections

Copies of the book are available for $39.95 (plus tax).