by Bianca Perla | Oct 30, 2024 | blog
written by: Jane Neubauer This post is a short essay written by long-time volunteer, Jane Neubauer, about her experiences as a Salmon Watcher. My dad was a florist and had a beautiful store that he and my Grandmother had built in 1948. When I was 5 years old, he...
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 Bianca Perla | Mar 12, 2024 | blog
This is a guest blog article written by Michael Laurie. Michael has decades of experience on buildings and landscapes of all sizes on Vashon and in the Seattle area, helping them manage their stormwater, consulting on water efficiency, and also carrying out...
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....
