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Mallard Duck

September 13, 2020

Magnificent Mallard Ducks

Mallard Ducks are possibly the most familiar duck species in existence. If you have spent any amount of time outside, you've probably seen one or more

Category iconBirds,  Nature Tag iconDabbling Ducks,  Ducks,  Grey Duck,  Hawaiian Duck,  Mallard Ducks,  Marsh,  Mexican Duck,  Nature,  Pacific Black Duck,  Waterfowl,  Wetland,  Wildlife,  Winter

September 7, 2020

Streaked Horned Larks and Damon Point’s Protection Efforts

Walk far enough along Damon Point and you’ll see signs instructing you to stay out of the dunes between March and September. As for your four-legged

Category iconBirds,  Nature Tag iconDamon Point,  Horned Larks,  Pacific Northwest,  Threatened Species

Garter Snake

August 31, 2020

Garter Snakes

Garter Snakes are one of the most common snakes in North America. They can be found everywhere from Canada to Florida, and Western Washington is no

Category iconNature Tag iconGarter Snakes,  Reptiles,  Snakes,  Wildlife

Foxglove

August 23, 2020

Foxgloves

Foxgloves are tall, striking flowers. Their blossoms are tubular in shape with speckled throats. The foxglove is a biennial plant. This means that

Category iconNature Tag iconBotanical,  Flowers,  Foxgloves,  Gardening,  Pacific Northwest

August 15, 2020

Pacific Northwest Native Americans and Salal

A few weeks ago, we posted about one of the most common and interesting plants in Ocean Shores. In case you missed it, you may read it here.  As

Category iconIn The Garden,  Nature Tag iconBotanical,  Flowers,  Foraging,  Native Plants,  Pacific Northwest,  Plants,  Salal,  Wild Foods

Cedar Waxwing

August 10, 2020

Waxwings: Wandering Wonders

On a recent afternoon paddle of the Little Hoquiam River, I was treated to the sight of some Cedar Waxwings quietly flittering around. This wasn’t a

Category iconBirds,  Nature Tag iconBird Watching,  Birds,  Bohemian Waxwing,  Cedar Waxwing,  Nature,  Pacific Northwest

Sunfish stranded on the beach in Ocean Shores

August 3, 2020

Sunfish

Sunfish, also known as Mola Mola, are some of the world's most attractive and mysterious creatures. Part of their appeal is their unusual shape.

Category iconMarine Life,  Ocean Shores Tag iconAmazing Find,  Mystery,  Sunfish

Weatherwax Forest on Duck Lake

July 25, 2020

Exploring Nature With Youth of All Ages

During this difficult time in our nation’s history it is sometimes difficult to pull back from the daily news and social media barrage and recognize

Category iconKid's Activities,  Nature Tag iconEducational,  Exploration,  Family Fun,  Nature

Mid-July with glossy dark green leaves and bell-shaped flower

July 18, 2020

Surprisingly Interesting Salal

“Discovery” of Salal After three years of exploring and filling journals with descriptions of new plants and animals and accounts of meeting

Category iconIn The Garden,  Nature Tag iconBotanical,  David Douglas,  Flowers,  Foraging,  Gardening,  Native Plants,  Salal,  Wild Foods

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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.