Priscilla H. C. Crawford

I am excited to let you know about a big project I will be working on this year – I am writing a book!  The working title is A Naturalist’s Guide to Oklahoma.  This is the book I wanted when I first came to Oklahoma – a little bit about the natural habitats, natural history stories about the plants and animals, what do look for in the different regions, and in general what makes Oklahoma so diverse.  Each chapter will represent a region/ecoregion with a general description of the habitats and highlights of the species that live there.  My plan is to write one chapter a month. I am in the middle of my third chapter right now – the Cross Timbers. 

This is the type of book that you would find in the gift shop at the Wichita Mountains or a state park. It is a book for people who want to know more about the park they are hiking in or what to look for when visiting an area.

After 25 years working in Oklahoma, I know a lot about the state, but not everything.  So, I am seeking input from amateur and professional biologists and naturalists.   If you want to be involved in this book project, fill out my quick survey.