Urban Field Guide to the Plants in Your Path is a compact introduction to the resilient plants growing all around us in cities and neighborhoods.
Published by Microcosm Publishing, this small field guide highlights 15 common urban plants, pairing detailed illustrations with accessible information about each plant’s growth habits, history, and ecological role. Readers learn how these plants come from diverse families and rely on unique adaptations to survive—and often thrive—in built environments.
The zine also explores how urban plants share their gifts with people, pollinators, and the wider living world, encouraging closer observation and a deeper appreciation for the greenery woven into everyday spaces.
Perfect for urban explorers, gardeners, educators, and anyone curious about the plants underfoot and along the sidewalk.
