Have you ever tried to decode bird language? Wondered which birds flock together and which birds squabble over air space? Well this is the forum for you! Scappoose Bay Watershed Council is hosting an online forum for bird lovers on July 9th from 4 – 6 pm via Zoom. The forum will feature talks fromContinue reading “July Bird Forum with the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council”
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April 5, 2025 – Nob Hill Work Party
Once again, the twice-yearly volunteer work party with The Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park is upon us. I’ve really enjoyed my work parties there – fresh air, a light workout, and great conversations abound. Here is the notice: The next Nob Hill Nature Park volunteer work party is just over a week away –Continue reading “April 5, 2025 – Nob Hill Work Party”
Children’s herping outing was a big success
A great time was had by all at the Wild Columbia children’s outing on March 23rd. Despite typical dreary Oregon weather conditions, around 15 children showed up along with nearly as many parents and grandparents. Passion was tremendous among both the young and old. You can see some of the pictures taken by Emily UrferContinue reading “Children’s herping outing was a big success”
Nob Hill Volunteer Work Party on April 6
The Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park have a work party coming up. It’s a great time to get some light exercise outdoors and hang out with good people. Here is their notice: Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park invite you to join their semi-annual volunteer work day on Saturday,Continue reading “Nob Hill Volunteer Work Party on April 6”
Children’s herping outing on March 23
Wild Columbia is hosting a short outing to Columbia Botanical Gardens at 10am on Saturday, March 23. The event will start with an introduction to the frogs, salamanders, slugs, snails, and other creatures of our local parks, and then some time to look around the nature trail for them. The main goals are: Children ofContinue reading “Children’s herping outing on March 23”
Upcoming events at McCormick Park and Nob Hill
We wanted to let you know about two local cleanup events, both of which are tailored towards the entire family. On Wednesday the 23rd (tomorrow), there will be a pollution prevention event at 10am at McCormick Park, which will include booths by various agencies, presentations, and a litter cleanup at Milton Creek. Here is theContinue reading “Upcoming events at McCormick Park and Nob Hill”
Beaches of Columbia County
Now that we’ve entered summer, we’re doing a run-down of our most accessible local beaches. Most people will just want to hang out, but I’ve included some wildlife possibilities as well. Have fun! Pixie Park Pixie Park is at 1816 The Strand, Columbia City. It’s a small beach with nice views of the mountains, islands,Continue reading “Beaches of Columbia County”
Be on the lookout for these special reptiles
You may have noticed that snakes, turtles, lizards, and frogs are all out right now. There are several rare species in our county that we would love for you keep an eye out for. Sighting any of these, especially with a picture, would be a huge help for our study of reptiles and amphibians inContinue reading “Be on the lookout for these special reptiles”
Do you have kids who want to go herping with other kids?
Parents have asked us for group outings where kids can find salamanders, frogs, lizards, snakes, and turtles together. Unfortunately, both Matt and Jon are working outside the county and aren’t able to lead trips at the moment. But we think it’s a great idea! We are putting together a contact list for parents with childrenContinue reading “Do you have kids who want to go herping with other kids?”
Everybody can herp!
“Herping” is the art of searching for reptiles and amphibians. It’s like birding, only you look down instead of up. Our daughter Sophia has been herping for as long as she’s been walking. As Sophia’s gotten older, it’s been wonderful to observe her joy in finding reptiles and amphibians when we spend time in theContinue reading “Everybody can herp!”
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