Conservation & Natural Areas
Natural Area Preserves, Natural Resources Conservation Areas & other lands in conservation
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The 12th bird: See it live at West Tiger Mountain NRCA
If the anticipation of this Sunday’s NFC playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers whets your curiosity about hawks, or you just want a good place to hike this weekend, consider one of the many recreation areas… Continue reading
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Streams provide habitat and much of our drinking water
Did you know that approximately 117 million people in the United States – more than one-third of the nation’s population – get some or all of their drinking water from public drinking water systems that rely in part on headwater,… Continue reading
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Maury Island: ‘Before’ and ‘after’ impact of DNR work starting to become clear
It’s no easy job to restore 70-plus acres of a former gravel mine to its pre-development glory, but a DNR-led project is getting the job done on Maury Island. As the before and after photos with this post show, we… Continue reading
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A few scary facts for Halloween 2013
If the parade of costumed tricker-treaters coming to your door tonight or the endless reruns of horror movies on TV these past few weeks (or today’s close-up photo of snake) are not enough to give you a fright, here are… Continue reading
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Teanaway Community Forest introduces new way of managing public forestlands
This week, Washington State celebrated the formation of the first state-managed community forest, the Teanaway Community Forest. The Teanaway Community Forest is a 50,272-acre property situated at the headwaters of the Yakima Basin watershed (map). The Washington State Department of Natural… Continue reading
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Say goodbye to summer this weekend
This fall equinox this Sunday (September 22, 2013) signals the official end of summer. Many DNR recreation sites and trails are open this weekend. Check out a DNR recreation opportunity near you. For example, the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA)… Continue reading
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Proposed Boundary Expansion for Kennedy Creek Preserve…What do you think?
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing on the proposed boundary expansion for the Kennedy Creek Natural Area Preserve (NAP) on August 28. Find the answers to your questions below. Where is Kennedy Creek… Continue reading
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National Trails Day® is June 1; Find an event near you
There is no shortage of interesting and beautiful places that need your help on National Trails Day® this Saturday, June 1. Shake off that cabin fever and get out on some of Washington’s most beautiful trails this weekend by volunteering… Continue reading
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Native Plant Appreciation Week continues through May 4
Red columbine (Aquilegia formosa) is one of the many plants we celebrate during Native Plant Appreciation Week in Washington state, April 28 – May 4, 2013. Find out about Native Plant Appreciation Week events on the Washington Native Plant Society… Continue reading
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Take a hike…a nature hike that is! Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Week with DNR
Today kicks off Native Plant Appreciation Week in Washington, and as spring brings the landscape to life around us, it’s a great time to celebrate Washington’s diverse ecosystem. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting events across… Continue reading