by Taylor Umetsu | May 16, 2024 | blog
By: Kathyrn True, Taylor Umetsu, Santiago Ramos-Torrescano This is the first in a VNC blog series delving into various aspects of island biodiversity. Vashon Nature Center’s vision statement is “A world awakened to the wonders of nature.” We hope...
by Kathryn True | Jan 11, 2024 | blog
Before I went dock fouling, I’d never heard of a hammerhead doto. These minute nudibranchs (only 11 millimeters long) are adorned with stalks of waving “pom poms” that make them look like exotic confections. The stalks are technically cerata, which sea slugs use for...
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....
by Bianca Perla | Mar 31, 2023 | blog
The mystery began on January 17 when Vashon Nature Center received an email about a large skeleton found on the beach at Maury Island Marine Park. The beachcombers reported it was picked clean and looked to be made of cartilage, not bone. It was several feet long and...
by Maria Metler | Feb 28, 2023
Art & Science: Creatures of the Salish Sea – WAITLIST Ages: 10 – Adult (students under 15 please attend with an adult) Sunday, April 30 | noon-4 pm Tuition: $140 General | $130 Member (includes $20 materials) Instructors: Vashon Nature Center’s Maria Metler &...
