Earth Sky + Water

Earth Sky + Water Earth Sky + Water is a nature-inspired publishing company specializing in nature identification guides, posters, boxed notecards, greeting cards and stickers.

Designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA. Printed on recycled & recyclable papers. Established in 1999 under the name Steven M. Lewers & Associates, we started modestly by publishing a single, proof-of-concept title, Shells & Beach Life of Sanibel & Captiva Islands in a multi-paneled, laminated, waterproof format called a FoldingGuide™. The company’s founder, Steven Lewers, became intereste

d in the use of laminated guides for nature identification while working at Boston-based book publisher, Houghton Mifflin, where he served as Director of the Peterson Field Guide Series™. Since then, Earth Sky + Water has gone on to create more than 100 regional FoldingGuide™ titles for shell, bird, fish, tree, butterfly, mammal, whale watch, and night sky enthusiasts, as well as a line of museum-quality posters, greeting cards, and boxed notes. Located in an old mill building in Wilton, New Hampshire, with a new branch sales office in Bellingham, Washington, ESW now publishes the work of more than 30 naturalists and illustrators, employs a talented staff of 8, and offers over 750+ unique products, all of them designed, manufactured, and assembled locally in New England.

Nature surrounds us with quiet beauty 🌸🦋💌 We’ve turned those everyday wonders into a stunning collection of illustrated ...
08/11/2025

Nature surrounds us with quiet beauty 🌸🦋💌
We’ve turned those everyday wonders into a stunning collection of illustrated notecards and greeting cards. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or your own thoughtful notes. Send a little beauty to someone you love today.

Which design would you send first?

One of the most spectacular night sky events of the year is almost here: the Perseid meteor shower! ✨ Peaking August 11–...
08/07/2025

One of the most spectacular night sky events of the year is almost here: the Perseid meteor shower! ✨ Peaking August 11–13, it promises dazzling views of up to 50 meteors per hour 🌠
Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just love lying under the stars, our Night Sky Guide is the perfect companion. Compact, beautifully illustrated, and packed with helpful info! It’s ideal for identifying constellations, planets, and more 🌌
Bring it along on your next nighttime adventure, you never know what wonders you’ll spot 👀🌙
Tap the link to get yours! https://vist.ly/32n9x

Featuring 45 of Mel's favorite pieces — each accompanied by intimate new introductions and postscripts to put them in co...
08/06/2025

Featuring 45 of Mel's favorite pieces — each accompanied by intimate new introductions and postscripts to put them in context. The feel and flavor of New England lives within the covers of this engaging collection. 📚 Pre-order now to be among the first to receive your copy when it is released on August 25. https://vist.ly/32i48

Calling all nature lovers! 🌳🦋 We absolutely love seeing our FoldingGuides™ and stickers join you on your outdoor explora...
07/29/2025

Calling all nature lovers! 🌳🦋 We absolutely love seeing our FoldingGuides™ and stickers join you on your outdoor explorations. They're designed to be your perfect companion, whether you're by the river, on a trail, or just discovering wonders in your own backyard!
Take us with you on your next adventure, snap a pic, and tag us in your stories! We'll be resharing our favorites to celebrate our amazing community of nature enthusiasts. Let's see how far and wide our passion for the outdoors reaches!🫂

Meet Dawn Witherington! 🎨✨ Guided by a keen eye for scientific detail, Dawn creates stunning natural history art that br...
07/22/2025

Meet Dawn Witherington! 🎨✨ Guided by a keen eye for scientific detail, Dawn creates stunning natural history art that brings the beauty of our world to life. Trained in both graphic design and biology, Dawn's talent shines through in her illustrations and designs for books, posters, educational exhibits, and more.
We're incredibly lucky to have Dawn as one of Earth Sky + Water’s key illustrators! Her art graces all of our product lines, from FoldingGuides™ to Greeting Cards, adding a touch of wonder to every piece 💌
Want to see more of Dawn's incredible work? Explore our titles featuring her illustrations right here: https://vist.ly/3yt6s

Get ready to be amazed by the tiniest marvels of the sky! ✨ Hummingbirds are truly extraordinary creatures, and learning...
07/18/2025

Get ready to be amazed by the tiniest marvels of the sky! ✨ Hummingbirds are truly extraordinary creatures, and learning about them makes you appreciate their delicate yet powerful presence even more.
Want to bring a little more hummingbird magic into your life? 🪽 https://vist.ly/3yeu3+

Have you ever stopped to truly appreciate the charm of a bumblebee? 🐝 Their fuzzy bodies, gentle hum, and tireless dedic...
07/10/2025

Have you ever stopped to truly appreciate the charm of a bumblebee? 🐝 Their fuzzy bodies, gentle hum, and tireless dedication make them one of nature's most endearing creatures 🥰
That's why we're absolutely buzzing about our "Bumblebees of North America" greeting card! 🤩 This isn't just any card; it's thoughtfully illustrated with the artist's bio on the back and comes with an envelope, both made from recycled and recyclable paper 🌿
Perfect for nature lovers, or anyone who appreciates the unique and essential role bumblebees play in our world. Send a thoughtful note with a touch of charm! 🎁✨
Click the following link and get yours! https://www.foldingguides.com/product/bumblebees-of-north-america-greeting-card/

Let's buzz about bees! 🐝 These incredible insects are vital to our planet, and understanding them is the first step to p...
07/08/2025

Let's buzz about bees! 🐝 These incredible insects are vital to our planet, and understanding them is the first step to protecting them. Swipe through for 3 fun facts that show just how amazing and important bees truly are, and learn how you can help!

🦀 Exploring Tide Pools with FoldingGuides™ 🌊🔍At the end of the school year, Students from Gathering Waters School in Kee...
07/01/2025

🦀 Exploring Tide Pools with FoldingGuides™ 🌊🔍

At the end of the school year, Students from Gathering Waters School in Keene, NH ventured to the seacoast for an immersive science experience at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH. Led by High School Math and Science teacher Ms. Laura Rubiano-Gomez, the field trip offered students hands-on exploration of tide pools along this stretch of New Hampshire’s rocky coast.

Using Earth Sky + Water’s Tidepools of the North Atlantic FoldingGuides™, students identified and documented the species they encountered in these mini marine ecosystems. Low tide revealed an abundance of marine animal and plant life and provided the perfect setting for learning in the field. Despite the grey skies and chilly temps, this trip gave students the opportunity to apply classroom concepts in a real-world setting—and to experience the power of observation and curiosity in marine sciences. Want to get this guide for yourself? It's also an amazing gift!

🔗https://www.foldingguides.com/product/tidepools-of-the-north-atlantic/

Meet Lore Ruttan — scientist, artist, educator, and the creative mind behind many of our hummingbird illustrations 💫🌿Lor...
06/28/2025

Meet Lore Ruttan — scientist, artist, educator, and the creative mind behind many of our hummingbird illustrations 💫🌿

Lore’s journey started in the North Woods of Minnesota, where she developed a lifelong love of nature thanks to her poet mother. She went on to study everything from behavioral ecology to human evolution, eventually earning a PhD and teaching at Emory University before turning her focus fully to art.

Today, she blends her background in biology and illustration to create detailed, thoughtful works that often center on birds, fungi, and marine invertebrates.

We’re thrilled to feature Lore’s work during the tail end of hummingbird migration season — her illustrations capture these incredible little travelers in all their vivid, delicate energy 🪶

🔗 Explore Lore’s artwork in our boxed notes, greeting cards, and more at foldingguides.com/lore-ruttan

One sticker? Impossible 😄We’re all about the layered, lived-in look — covering water bottles, notebooks, laptops, and ge...
06/26/2025

One sticker? Impossible 😄
We’re all about the layered, lived-in look — covering water bottles, notebooks, laptops, and gear with reminders of the natural world we love most 🍄🪺🌿
Our nature stickers are water-resistant, made to last (up to 3 years outdoors!), and vibrant enough to keep you smiling through every hike, study session, or coffee run.
🎒 Ready to start your collection? Explore them all at foldingguides.com/stickers

We’re so grateful for our community of longtime partners and nature-loving retailers 💚📬Hearing that your customers love ...
06/24/2025

We’re so grateful for our community of longtime partners and nature-loving retailers 💚📬
Hearing that your customers love the illustrations — and even take the time to read the artist bios on the back of each card — reminds us why we do what we do. Every product we send out carries not just art and information, but a deeper connection to the natural world brought to us by knowledgeable authors and artists.
To those who’ve supported us for years (and those just discovering us now): thank you. We couldn’t do this without you.
Want to share the love? Post pictures of your ESW products to your stories, tag us, and we’ll repost them!🤲✨

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Wilton, NH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(603) 654-7649

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