by Andrea Merrill | Nov 30, 2022 | Front Page Slider, Habitats, Places
Roll down your windows and listen close when you’re driving up Northwest Trek’s driveway, as you may be able to hear a couple of wolves howling or elk bugling. This 723-acre zoological park is home to a number of native wildlife and exists in a quiet wooded area an...
by Andrea Merrill | Dec 2, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Habitats
Living in the Pacific Northwest means living with a certain amount of water, particularly rain. November through January are especially wet but average rainfalls do depend on where in the northwest you happen to be. The Great Bear Rainforest and Hoh Rainforest, for...
by Andrea Merrill | Oct 13, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Habitats
For centuries, urban development has created literal barriers to important ecosystems and segmented habitats for wildlife. This is particularly true since the start of the automotive industry and the creation of a large network of roads and highways, a trend...
by Andrea Merrill | Aug 24, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Habitats
With the ever-present threat of the climate crisis, the restoration of ecosystems and protection of public lands and bodies of water is incredibly important. There are numerous health benefits and economic boosts to public parks, as folks living near parks report...
by Andrea Merrill | Jun 10, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Habitats
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...
by Andrea Merrill | May 18, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Habitats
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...
