by Kathryn True | Mar 19, 2019 | blog
This week it felt as if the earth yanked up the winter scenery and slammed down the spring backdrop with a dramatic flourish. Though hills of blackened snow still line the edges of parking lots and especially shady areas still feel frosty, the sun is persistent, and...
by Kathryn True | Feb 22, 2019 | blog
Written by: Pawl Rowley, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber This article, authored by reporter Paul Rowley, first appeared in the Beachcomber on Jan. 9, 2019. It is republished with the newspaper’s permission. Nature Center Director Bianca Perla made the...
by Kathryn True | Jan 3, 2019 | blog
As a New Year’s tradition, some birders play a game known as “Bird of the Year,” where the first bird seen/heard in the new year becomes an omen or inspiration for the 12 months ahead. Some pledge to learn all they can about said bird, while others commit to simply...
by Bianca Perla | Nov 26, 2018 | blog
Dear Vashon Nature Center community, We are THRILLED to announce our new 501 c3 federal non-profit status! We are official! And we are all doing a happy dance! Our mission statement: Creating transformative nature experiences through community science, research, and...
by Kathryn True | Nov 21, 2018 | blog
As the holidays approach and the light wanes, we’re thankful that there are always natural wonders to experience on these islands, no matter the season. We are also thankful to the knowledgeable naturalists among us who help us uncover our islands’ natural surprises...
by Kathryn True | Oct 15, 2018 | blog
Recent news of ailing orcas is stirring a sense of urgency around the health of our favorite whales and underscores their reliance on thriving salmon populations, which depend on the smaller and aptly named forage fish, like surf smelt and sand lance. For the past...
