Mount Si High School student Charles Grant Finney has spent his entire life in the Snoqualmie Valley fishing. His Dad, Bryan, likes to say he “learned to walk while wading (and falling) in the Middle Fork of … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Submit Art Highlighting the Dangers of Releasing Pets and Plants into the Wild
April 19, 2021 by
The Washington Invasive Species Council and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invite artists of all ages to participate in an art contest through May 14 as part of the “Don’t Let it Loose” … [Read more...]
Finding Stubbs: A Rat Tail; the Finale
April 16, 2021 by
I’ll admit it, by this point I had kind of resigned myself to growing old with Stubbs. At this point, I no longer believed I could catch this little furry Mother%$#&*^. I was now just trying to … [Read more...]
Finding Stubbs: A Rat Tail; the Search (Part Two)
April 12, 2021 by
While researching rats and how to rid yourself of them, I learned they could be destructive, but until you experience a stubborn, smart one, I don’t think you really can imagine their catastrophic prowess at … [Read more...]
Finding Stubbs: A Rat Tail (Part One)
April 8, 2021 by
About a year ago, I wrote an article about the rodents who share the Snoqualmie Valley with us. I reminisced about the times we had to battle rats, saying I would “…keep trying to keep them outside and safe … [Read more...]
Training Neighbors to Restore Their Watersheds
April 3, 2021 by
Applications are now being accepted for a program that empowers local community members with a passion for streams, clean water, and local wildlife. The Community Action Training School(CATS) provides a free … [Read more...]
Spring brings outdoor fun and bear activity
March 26, 2021 by
Spring is a busy time for wildlife, especially black bears, as they emerge from their winter dens hungry and in search of calories after five months of not eating. During this time of increased activity, … [Read more...]
Impaired Driving Leads to Impaired Boating in Carnation
March 12, 2021 by
According to the Office of the King County Sheriff, on the evening of March 9th, 2021, impaired driving became impaired boating for one motorist when her Toyota SUV left SR 203 in Carnation and landed in a pond … [Read more...]
Recreate Responsibly to Help Protect North Bend Area Trails
March 10, 2021 by
North Bend area trails have been a popular destination this past year as residents from near and far sought ways to exercise outdoors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many local trails have experienced a notable … [Read more...]
Spring babies — do they need your help?
March 4, 2021 by
Keep fawns in the crib Every year we see people who want to “help” fawns left alone in the forest. But, just because baby animals are alone does not mean they need help. Fight the urge to pick up and rescue … [Read more...]
The WDFW Asks us to Leave Bird Feeders Down Until April 1st to Protect Wild Birds from Deadly Salmonellosis
February 23, 2021 by
Continued reports of sick or dead birds at backyard feeders across Washington and other northwest states are prompting the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to recommend people continue to leave … [Read more...]
What to expect when wolves expand to your area
February 9, 2021 by
Wolf populations are slowly returning across Washington State. Populations are steadily growing, which means wolves are dispersing into new areas and forming new packs. No matter where you live in the state, … [Read more...]
WDFW Offers Fish, Wildlife, and Wildland Lessons for School-Age Learners
January 19, 2021 by
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)’s new fish, wildlife, and natural resource-themed lessons plan program for elementary, middle school, and high school students is launching its first live … [Read more...]
Help Protect Wild Birds from Deadly Salmonellosis
January 16, 2021 by
Recent reports of sick or dead birds at backyard feeders in King, Kitsap, Skagit, Snohomish, and Thurston counties are prompting the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to recommend that people … [Read more...]
Pitch in for Public Lands Day
September 14, 2020 by
National Public Lands Day is less than two weeks away, and this year instead of hosting an in-person event in the Middle Fork on a Saturday in September, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust has … [Read more...]
PLEASE Don’t Pet the Elk
September 11, 2020 by
We’ve all heard the stories, Woman Attacked by Bison After Approaching Calf, Man Painfully Learns Why You Should Never Pet A Wild Bear Cub, or the one most likely to strike a chord with residents, Tourist pets … [Read more...]
I Killed a Bear
August 21, 2020 by
[Guest post by Daryl Ratajczak, black bear biologist, and advocate. Daryl is the former Black Bear Program Coordinator and Chief of Wildlife for the state of Tennessee. He is also a regular wildlife instructor … [Read more...]
A Bear Story I Will NOT Share
August 7, 2020 by
[Reprinted with permission. Article by Daryl Ratajczak wildlife biologist and Instructor at Wildlife for You] Do you love bears? It is a simple question and if the answer is YES... then I CHALLENGE … [Read more...]
Understanding the Snoqualmie Valley’s cat of many names: the cougar
June 9, 2020 by
I live and walk my dog on a tree-lined road. Occasionally we see wild animals along our way: deer, elk, bears, bobcats, birds, and small mammals. One recent day during our morning stroll, two deer … [Read more...]
The Great Scotch Broom Census: help state locate, eliminate the invasive plant species
May 23, 2020 by
There's a little-known council in our state - the Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) - that provides policy direction, planning and coordination to help prevent, detect and eradicate invasive species. … [Read more...]
