Pollinator Week 2021: How to Support and Learn More About Pollinators
This week (June 21-27, 2021) is Pollinator Week! This annual event is celebrated all around the world as a way to learn about and support pollinators and their health. There are so many ways to get involved this week, like watching a relevant documentary, working in a...
Ten Career Paths Where You Can Work With Animals
I've been lucky enough to be around and work with animals of all kinds for much of my life. This passion and love for animals is a big reason why I started this blog! There are so many ways to work hands-on with animals, whether it's a career, a hobby, or...
Spirit Bears and The Great Bear Rainforest
Covering 6.4 million hectares (15.8 million acres) along British Columbia's north and central coast, this forest is home to vivid landscapes and a highly diverse collection of plants, animals, and marine life. The Great Bear Rainforest is just one of the temperate...
12 of the Most Dog Friendly National Parks in the United States
In the United States, there are roughly 63 national parks and many more national forests/monuments and state parks. The National Park Service was established in 1916 and currently manages 84 million acres of public land in the US. California has the most national...
Endangered Species Day
Tomorrow (May 21st) is the 16th annual Endangered Species Day, a day dedicated to learning about, celebrating, and taking action to protect endangered species around the world. Endangered Species Day is celebrated the third Friday of May each year. Unfortunately, some...
Starry Nights: The Problem of Light Pollution
The next time it's nighttime where you are, go outside and take a look at the sky. What do you see? Can you see the moon? Are there stars out? What constellations can you see? With more artificial lights making their way into our lives, a significant amount of people...
6 Trail Dangers For Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog Safe While Hiking
Hiking with dogs is such a fun activity and a great way to tire your dog out! The Pacific Northwest is home to so many hiking trails in some truly gorgeous areas. Hiking is a great way to spend a day but there are some things to keep in mind when on the trails, as...
The Coastal Wolves of British Columbia
Along the coast of British Columbia, there are two unique wolf populations but the more interesting of the two is the coastal wolf. The coastal wolves are gray wolves that are found on mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island and have been known to feed on fish...
Visiting one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders: The Painted Hills and the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Oregon’s Painted Hills are an amazing part of the state and can be found in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in central Oregon. Services are currently limited but you can visit trails and picnic areas within the monument with your dog or loved ones today!
The Whale Trail: How to Whale Watch From Shore
The Whale Trail sites are great places up and down the West Coast to see marine life from land.
5 Ways You Can Be An Eco-Friendly Pet Owner
To finish up Earth Week 2021, here are some tips on how to be an eco-friendly pet owner!
Four Things To Consider With Going Zero Waste
Over the last few years, the zero waste movement has been having a moment. From appearing as a plot in shows like The Politician to being the focus of some social media influencers and businesses, this movement is being heralded as solutions to the climate crisis. And...
Earth Day Activities
Happy Earth Day! Here are some great activities to do today and this weekend.
The Lyrid Meteor Shower
The Lyrid Meteor Shower will peak tonight (April 21st) and early tomorrow (April 22nd) and continue for a few more nights. Learn the history of this shower and how to watch.
From The Archives: Visiting Tide Pools.
This post is from May 2019 and now includes a few updates and new videos! One of my favorite activities as a child was going to visit and interact with tide pools on different beaches. I grew up just a mile away from Bellingham Bay, just a few miles away from Larrabee...
Earth Day Summits
The 51st annual Earth Day is Thursday, April 22nd, 2021. There are so many ways to celebrate, including virtual summits, a meteor shower, nature scavenger hunts, planting gardens and park work parties, and more.
How are you celebrating?
Happy Earth Week!
Happy Earth Week! Each day this week, I’ll be posting about different ways to celebrate and fight for the planet.
Learn More About One of the World’s Largest Organisms: The Pando Tree of Utah
In Utah's Fishlake National Forest, there are 106 acres of forest that's actually a single Quaking Aspen with numerous shoots. At first glance, Pando, as the forest is called, looks like a grove of 47,000 individual Aspen trees. But a botanical researcher discovered...
Climate Change’s Impact on The American Pika
The American Pika is a cute, tiny rabbit-like mammal that lives in the rocky terrain of high elevation alpine mountains. Climate change seems to be affecting pikas in different ways.
15 Plants, Flowers, and Trees to Add to a Pollinator-Friendly Garden.
This post contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Pollinators like butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees are vital parts of an ecosystem. They support biodiversity, help crops, and are indications of the...
Celebrating Spring and the International Day of Forests.
This post contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Springtime in the Pacific Northwest is marked by many things. The days get longer, the sun starts to make an appearance, trees start to blossom, and you...