Natural Wonder

Created in partnership with the Vashon Heritage Museum. Natural Wonder: An Island Shaped by Water is a revelatory exploration of nature in, around, over and under Vashon-Maury Islands.  

Opened July 10th, 2021 with the special exhibit, Whale People: Protectors of the Sea. 

Closed Jan 5th, 2024 with the Heritage Museum’s first Friday celebration. Visitors can now view a rotating display featuring seasonally themed parts of Natural Wonder at Vashon’s Country Store and Farm!

Including links to detailed background information, exhibit contributors, associated programs, and more.

Including links for each text panel in the exhibit. 

Zoom in and around the map to explore all of the big trees on Vashon! Where does the island have the largest concentrations of big trees? What do the trees in your neighborhood look like?

Visitors Since Doors Opened

Photo: Jim Diers

Thank you, Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors: 

Bruce Haulman

Jamie Hatten

Supporting Sponsors:

Meade Construction ~ Heidi Grimsley ~ Carla Pryne ~ Island Lumber ~IGA ~ Sheep Meadow Foundation ~ Sawbones

Supporting Grants:

4Culture ~ Royal Little Family Foundation ~  Moccasin Lake Foundation ~  Bonnell Cove Foundation ~  King County ~ Rose Foundation