by Bianca Perla | Aug 2, 2017 | blog
by: Mark Timken, owl painting by Beatrice Timken Hope just means another world might be possible, not promised, not guaranteed. Hope calls for action; action is impossible without hope. —Rebecca Solnet, 2016, p. 4 “Look! An owl!” my partner exclaimed with...
by Bianca Perla | Jul 23, 2017 | blog
Vashon Nature Center has recently learned of several livestock injuries (including to pony, miniature donkey, and pig) that might be due large predators. All animals have survived. We currently have cougar, bear and coyotes on Vashon as well as dogs– all of...
by Bianca Perla | Jul 23, 2017 | Wildlife Sightings
We will continue to update this blog post with most current wildlife sightings. Click Read more to view. We hope you enjoy learning more about our varied and interesting wildlife on Vashon! Please note: accuracy is important to us. We only post sightings that have...
by Bianca Perla | May 26, 2017 | blog
by: Kathryn True A mountain lion has made its home on Vashon since last July. Its presence inspires awe, joy, fear, excitement, and fuels rumors. At Vashon Nature Center, we hear many questions and concerns about the cougar. We came up with a list of the most commonly...
by Bianca Perla | May 19, 2017 | blog, Wildlife Sightings
by: Bianca Perla, featured photo above by Kelly Keenan. Have you ever touched whale skin? It’s slippery and firm like the smooth skin of a wet apple. Have you had the chance to stand and look down into a whale’s gaping mouth? The lines of stiff baleen fray open to...
