An Island of Their Own

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Callan's backyard. Photo by Steve Callan.
Years ago, we did away with water-guzzling domestic fescue and replaced it with rock gardens of wildlife-friendly plants. Every morning, while I write, I look forward to seeing birds, butterflies, deer, and gray squirrels right outside my office window. Photo by Steven T. Callan.

For an inspiring testimonial on creating a wildlife-friendly garden right here in the Northstate, read Steve Callan’s latest article, An Island of Our Own.

Steven T. Callan is the award-winning author of The Game Warden’s Son, named “Best Outdoor Book of 2016” by the Outdoor Writers Association of California and published by Coffeetown Press of Seattle. His debut book, Badges, Bears, and Eagles—The True-Life Adventures of a California Fish and Game Warden, was a 2013 “Book of the Year” award finalist (ForeWord Reviews). His upcoming book, Henry Glance and the Case of the Missing Game Warden, a novel, will be released in 2020. Steve is the recipient of the 2014, 2015, and 2016 “Best Outdoor Magazine Column” awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of California.

Steve and his wife, Kathy, are proud members of the Shasta Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. You’ll find Steve online at steventcallan.com

Hummingbird feeding on zinnia. Photo by Steven Callan.
We’ve found that hummingbird feeders aren’t necessary when our zinnias are in bloom. Photo by Steven T. Callan.