Dock Fouling Offers Glimpses of Other Worlds

Dock Fouling Offers Glimpses of Other Worlds

Before I went dock fouling, I’d never heard of a hammerhead doto. These minute nudibranchs (only 11 millimeters long) are adorned with stalks of waving “pom poms” that make them look like exotic confections. The stalks are technically cerata, which sea slugs use for...
The Last Days of Natural Wonder

The Last Days of Natural Wonder

Reflecting on our Natural Wonder museum exhibit, closing Jan. 5. Way back in 2018 BC (Before Covid), Kathryn True and I took a field trip to Puget Sound Natural History museum to connect with director Peter Wimberger and curator and VNC Science Advisor, Gary Shugart....

Mushroom Walk!

The amazing Hannah Morosoff is back with her delightful fall mushroom walks. Take a slow fantastical ramble around Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust’s Judd Creek Preserve and learn about fungi and lichens. SIGN UP HERE

15th Annual Low Tide Celebration

Join us at Pt. Robinson park for this FREE family-friendly event.  Along with our event partners, we are thrilled about the return of this beloved community tradition!  Come explore life in the intertidal zone, learn about community science programs, and visit booths...

Lichen Walk, Island Center Forest

Please register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lichen-walk-island-center-forest-tickets-514362531177 Join naturalist Hannah Morosoff for an enchanting exploration of the lichen of Shinglemill Creek. This family-friendly (2-mile maximum) walk will meander...