Walking on water

Walking on water

by: Kathryn True Every few years, islanders are treated with a rare and miraculous gift: the ability to walk on water – water in its solid state, that is. The far reaches of ponds that we normally gaze longingly at, bound as we are to terrestrial shores, are suddenly...
Brrrrr… January wildlife update

Brrrrr… January wildlife update

Brrrrr!!!! These icy bluebird days have delivered much beauty to us this winter. But long cold spells are a challenging time for our Pacific Northwest wildlife.  During cold spells it is harder to find food and water. While some animals will go into torpor/hibernation...
Recent alpaca kills

Recent alpaca kills

All of us at Vashon Nature Center are saddened about the recent livestock kill this week. Read Beachcomber article here. From the time we first learned of the cougar on our shores we have been hoping for a happy ending but also cognizant of the challenges that our...
Vashon Nature Center Wildlife Update

Vashon Nature Center Wildlife Update

by: Bianca Perla As Thanksgiving approaches I am thankful for my time with the wildlife and natural areas on this island which constantly remind me that there is so much more to this existence than our human world.  It’s been quite an exciting few weeks. After a...