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January 31, 2021

GOT MOSS?

My gosh, what happened? My normally dark asphalt driveway is turning green! Is this happening to you, too? What the heck IS this stuff! “Green”

Category iconBotany,  Nature Tag iconMoss,  Pacific Northwest

January 25, 2021

The Cackling Goose

In a recent post, we talked about Canadian Geese, which are one of the best known waterfowl in existence today. However, there is a lesser known bird

Category iconBirds,  Nature Tag iconBirds,  Geese,  Pacific Northwest,  Waterfowl,  Wildlife

January 17, 2021

Canada Geese

Canada Geese, often referred to as Canadian Geese, are quite possibly the most common type of goose found here in Western Washington. They live in

Category iconNature Tag iconBirds,  Geese,  Goose,  Waterfowl,  Wildlife

January 5, 2021

Washington’s Endemic Mammal: The Olympic Marmot

Endemic species are those that are native to a specific area and are only found (in the wild, at least) in that specific area. Mountains, islands, and

Category iconNature Tag iconEndemic Species,  Mammals,  Marmot,  Nature,  Olympic Peninsula,  Pacific Northwest

December 29, 2020

Ramblin’ Reindeer, or Carousing Caribou

While watching one of the ubiquitous seasonal Christmas videos, the 1964 Animagic version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (grown-up kids still

Category iconNature Tag iconCaribou,  Nature,  Reindeer

December 22, 2020

Beachcombing in Ocean Shores

Are you looking for a fun activity you can do with your family or small social bubble this holiday season? Well, if the weather isn't too horrible,

Category iconNature,  Outdoor Recreation Tag iconAgates,  Beachcombing,  Driftwood,  Floats,  Nature,  Oceans,  Quartz,  Shells,  Socially Distanced Activities

December 13, 2020

King Tides

Nearly every day, there are two low tides and two high tides. Sometimes, the low tides are very low, allowing you to see even more sea creatures and

Category iconPacific Ocean Tag iconAstronomical Events,  Earth Science,  Grays Harbor,  King Tides,  Oceans,  Pacific Coast,  Spring Tide,  Waves,  Winds

December 8, 2020

Ocean Shores History Comes Alive!

The Ocean Shores Library applied for and was granted from the Secretary of State - Washington State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library

Category iconOcean Shores History Tag iconHistory,  Ocean Shores

November 30, 2020

Wild Turkeys

Thanksgiving has just come and gone from our little piece of coastal paradise known as Ocean Shores. Therefore, it's likely that many of you had some

Category iconNature Tag iconBirds,  Grouse,  Iridescence,  Meleagris Gallopavo,  Nature,  Pheasant,  Wild Turkey,  Wildlife

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The Skulls & Evolution Exhibit features a selection of skulls from animals native to the Washington Coast. Discover how these animals relate to one another and how functions like eating affect shape their skull structure.

This Exhibit will be on display through January 28, 2024.