Mystery muse

Mystery muse

By Kathryn True This fall as I walked down my street with a visiting nature-loving friend from Seattle, she suddenly asked, “What’s that?” We both stopped, delighted by an unusually loud and spring-like bird song, emanating from the forest across from my driveway on...
Vashon Nature Center Co-directorship

Vashon Nature Center Co-directorship

As of January 1, 2023 we have converted to a co-director model for leadership of Vashon Nature Center. We are excited about this change and all that it symbolizes and brings! Read below for a letter from your new co-directors: Bianca Perla and Maria Metler! Dear...

Wildlife FAQ

Resources for Island Residents and Visitors   Co-existing with Large Predators on Vashon-Maury Islands an information guide for living with wildlife on Vashon. Watershed Wellness on Vashon Island  A stream bug story map. Nearshore Resource Guide for information...
Join us for BioBlitz 2022, July 9th and 10th!

Join us for BioBlitz 2022, July 9th and 10th!

Vashon Nature Center is celebrating their 10th anniversary Bioblitz this year on July 9th and 10th. This 24-hour biodiversity survey has been run by the Nature Center at different island locations since 2012. This year it will be focused on town and surrounding areas,...

Tidal creatures of the night

Creatures of the Night This Friday, Nov. 25 at 10:45 p.m., the new-moon tide will ebb to a rare low of -3.4 feet. Taking this opportunity to explore an island community normally hidden from view, the Vashon Beach Naturalists will host a free Starlight Low-Tide Walk at...