What Are Detritivores and Why Are They Awesome?

Think back to biology classes you’ve taken and you very likely heard the terms carnivore (animal that eats meat), herbivore… Read more What Are Detritivores and Why Are They Awesome?

Hold That Salt! Native vs. Invasive Slugs and Snails

As winter begins to give way to spring here on the southwest Washington coast, I’ve started to see signs of… Read more Hold That Salt! Native vs. Invasive Slugs and Snails

Last week I wrote about why it’s important to preserve all sorts of ecosystems, not just forests. Today I want… Read more The Hidden World of Moss Forests

I love sleep, and I love not having to wake to an alarm. It’s one of my favorite things about… Read more Habitat Restoration: Replacing Invasive Beach Grass with Native

While spring is a time that many people associate with cute baby animals, fall and winter are when breeding season… Read more How Dangerous Are Coyote Encounters?

Well, winter arrived right on schedule here on the southwest Washington coast. Christmas night saw temperatures drop, and we ended… Read more How to Feed Birds Safely and Ethically

Last week I visited my favorite trail at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The Cutthroat Climb (named for the cutthroat trout… Read more Nurse Stump: The Ghost of Old Growth Past

One of the many reasons I look forward to fall is the Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey. I’ve been volunteering with… Read more Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey

The weather cleared unexpectedly today, and I had to run errands. So I took the opportunity to explore the newest… Read more Porter Point Porcupines