How wildlife tourism can harm animals

by | March 29, 2023 | Front Page Slider | 0 Comments

How is our search for a unique experience harming the very animals we claim to love?

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Salmon of the Pacific Northwest

by | November 13, 2019 | Front Page Slider, Ocean | 0 Comments

Salmon are an incredibly important part of the Pacific Northwest. These fish are vital to our ecosystems and in the food chain; in addition, they play a significant role in our economy and have played a big role in indigenous cultures for generations. In Washington...
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A Murder of Crows and An Unkindness of Ravens

by | August 31, 2021 | Birds, Front Page Slider | 2 Comments

Found throughout North America in a range of ecosystems, American crows and common ravens are similarly-looking birds that are a part of the corvid family. These blackbirds do differ from each other in many ways, like their wingspan, beak curvature, and voice, but...
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The Biggest Little Farm [Film Review]

by | December 18, 2019 | Habitats | 0 Comments

Two disclosures before the review: one, this post contains affiliate links that I may gain a commission off of. All opinions are my own. Two, this film does deal with the ups and downs of traditional farming, including the death of many animals. In 2010, John and...
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The Fires of the Amazon Rainforest (And Why It Matters in the Pacific Northwest).

by | August 23, 2019 | Conservation, Habitats, Wildfires | 0 Comments

Recently, news hit the United States that the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil has been burning for the last few weeks. Natural fires within a rainforest like the Amazon are rare and don't occur like they might in other climates, even in the dry season. Many...
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Endangered Species Day.

by | May 18, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Today is Endangered Species Day, a day dedicated to bringing attention to the fact that all over the world, there are numerous vulnerable or endangered species desperately trying to survive. Animals like giraffes, rhinos, and polar bears are all endangered or...
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Earth Day 2018!

by | April 20, 2018 | Holidays | 0 Comments

For the last 48 years, April 22nd has been Earth Day, a worldwide celebration of the planet we call home and a day to work on environmental issues. There are many people all over the world who spend the day doing work like planting trees and other plants, removing...
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Animals of the Salish Sea

by | January 16, 2018 | Front Page Slider | 0 Comments

The Salish Sea is just one of the many natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest and is located in southwest British Columbia and northwest Washington state. This sea is made up of a few more commonly known aquatic areas like the Puget Sound, the Strait of Georgia, and...
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Releasing Pets Into the Wild

by | March 20, 2018 | Front Page Slider | 5 Comments

Taking care of a pet of any species is often a long term, intense responsibility and there are so many domesticated animals that live with and depend on humans for day to day life. In this day and age, there are so many animals that are brought to different areas of...
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Scoop the Poop!

by | November 30, 2017 | Cats, Dogs, Front Page Slider | 4 Comments

One of my least favorite things about caring for dogs and cats is picking up poop and cleaning out litter boxes. It’s always stinky, a bit gross, and an annoying chore. But doing so is a vital part of having a pet, as leaving poop or improperly disposing of used...
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Beavers

Beavers

by | Dec 14, 2022

This unassuming, semiaquatic rodent is seen as a nuisance by some but in reality, beavers are significant players in the health of ecosystems and are even vital in stopping wildfires. In addition to providing habitat and a source of water, the ponds and wetlands that...

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Behind the Breed: American Water Spaniel

Behind the Breed: American Water Spaniel

by | Jun 25, 2022

American Water Spaniels are relatively rare dogs that make great family companions, hiking companions, and/or watch dogs. This breed has a big dog personality in a smaller package, usually weighing 25-45 pounds, and despite the spaniel name, the AWS is more like a...

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Pigeons And Doves

Pigeons And Doves

by | May 11, 2022

Pigeons can often be gravely misunderstood while doves are considered signs of peace and tranquility. But these birds have a lot in common.

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Behind the Breed: Bearded Collies

Behind the Breed: Bearded Collies

by | Apr 30, 2022

The Bearded Collie is a happy, bouncy breed that looks very similar to the Old English Sheepdog. Both breeds are in the herding group and can be hard to tell apart from a distance. But Beardies, as they’re also known, have a long tail, several different coat colors, a...

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Cat Safe House Plants

Cat Safe House Plants

by | Apr 27, 2022

After years of not having cats, I forgot that they love to, at the very least, try eating plants. So when my two little rescue cats were old enough, they definitely started eating the house plants I had around the house! I do not have much of a green thumb so the fact...

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American Bison

American Bison

by | Mar 9, 2022

American Bison once had a population of thirty to sixty million across North America. What happened to these iconic animals and where can you see them today?

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Behind the Breed: Native American Indian Dog

Behind the Breed: Native American Indian Dog

by | Feb 26, 2022

Dating back thousands of years, the Native American Indian Dog has a wild appearance and patient temperament. The exact origins are unknown and highly debated, including whether or not the breed today is actually a recreation of an extinct breed. Native American...

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