The animals of Puget Sound I say this to you I have always been fond of your flippers and gills Your fur and swishy tails too My heart swoons at the sound of your calls and trills Even you, woodpecker, with your annoying tap-taps And salmon with your furious swimming upstream All these animal sounds … More A Valentine’s Day Ode to Puget Sound

Are you or anyone you know a picky eater? Many of us will refuse to touch certain foods or will only eat something if it is prepared a certain way. However annoying a picky eater may be, they are not alone in the mammalian world of choosy eaters. Another iconic Puget Sound mammal, the Southern … More 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Small Fish, Big Fish

The streets of downtown Keyport, Washington got a bit more beautiful last August. Here, the sea comes to life in the form of a giant octopus, an orange starfish, Orca whales, swirling schools of fish, and even a cheeky little seagull. Local artists painted the vibrant artwork on storm drains in the small community which … More Art for Clean Water

Alert. Fall leaves aren’t just pretty. They also kick butt. These nutrient dense blankets restore garden beds and lawns by smothering pesky weeds and fertilizing soil with a full fall bounty of nutrients. That’s right, these Instagram worthy red, orange, and yellows can make gardening easier for you, while setting your yard up for a … More Autumn Leaves are Garden Gold

Ah, moss… that beloved (or loathed) and ubiquitous Pacific Northwestern plant. Unlike ordinary landscape plants, mosses don’t have vascular systems to carry water and nutrients, so they must have a damp environment in which to grow. It thrives in our rainy winters and grows on our roofs, lawns, sidewalks and even our cars. Chances are … More Moss Removal Can Still Be Green: PNW Roof Maintenance Tips

Camping- one of the many joys of summer. From endless daylight, to experiencing nature in fun and new ways, to connecting with loved ones around the fire, camping is a timeless summer activity for many in the Pacific Northwest. The North American Camping Report estimated that in 2017, 67% of households in the Western United … More Pacific Northwesterners Camp Green: How to Leave No Trace on the Ground or in the Water

All Northwest gardeners know that spring, summer, and fall bring lawn clippings, leaves, and many types of yard waste. All of that yard waste has to go somewhere, and unfortunately, a few misguided people dump it where they shouldn’t: on hillsides or in public areas like parks, roadsides or storm ponds. These few people can … More Yard Waste: A Real Pain in the Grass…When Dumped in Parks and Natural Areas