by Bianca Perla | Oct 30, 2024 | blog
written by: Jane Neubauer This post is a short essay written by long-time volunteer, Jane Neubauer, about her experiences as a Salmon Watcher. My dad was a florist and had a beautiful store that he and my Grandmother had built in 1948. When I was 5 years old, he...
by Bianca Perla | Sep 25, 2024 | blog
The following is a written version of a recent talk that Science Director Bianca Perla gave about the origins and concepts behind Vashon Nature Center’s vision, mission, and programs. Vashon Nature Center was founded on a question: how do we heal the divide...
by Bianca Perla | Mar 12, 2024 | blog
This is a guest blog article written by Michael Laurie. Michael has decades of experience on buildings and landscapes of all sizes on Vashon and in the Seattle area, helping them manage their stormwater, consulting on water efficiency, and also carrying out...
by Bianca Perla | Feb 7, 2024 | blog
This guest blog post is written by Heron Meadow Head Steward Adria Magrath, a professional landscaper, biologist, bird enthusiast and naturalist who has been stewarding the meadow for the last year. In this post Adria summarizes activities and improvements in the...
by Bianca Perla | Dec 12, 2023 | blog
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....
