If you’ve taken a walk through the dunes in the late spring, you have probably seen yellow irises blooming. These are yellow flag irises (Iris
Going Bananas
5 Fun Facts about the Banana Slug The Pacific Northwest’s dense and damp forests are home to the Pacific banana slug, a subspecies that was named
What Will Happen to the Raccoon in the Woods?
One of my favorite ways to wake up and start the day is by taking my dog for a run through one of the local trails. We enjoy a number of wildlife
Western Painted Turtles
Western painted turtles (Chrysemys picta bellii) are one of two species of freshwater turtles native to Washington State, the other being the
Effects of Flooding on the Natural World
Snowmelt, rainfall, and high tide combined for a wet and wild start to 2022. In parts of Southwest Washington, last week’s rainfall was considered to
Western Pond Turtle
The western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata) is one of two turtles native to Washington State, the other being the painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
Are Sunsets Prettier in the Winter?
With the end of daylight savings time earlier this month, I’ve found myself paying more attention to sunsets. Initially, I thought that I’d been
The Western Hemlock (Alaska Spruce)
The Western Hemlock tree, also known as the Alaska Spruce, is one of the finest trees you will ever see here in the Pacific Northwest. It is so grand,
Fly Agaric Mushroom
We’re well into fall now, which means it’s time for the return of the one of the most iconic toadstool species in the world, the fly agaric mushroom