After all that work collecting data and studying habitat associations, we identified five habitats as the greatest conservation priorities for reptiles and amphibians in Columbia County. The first of those is the Carcus Creek / Lava Creek complex. Introduction to the Land The area in question is ~6 miles east of Mist in the centerContinue reading “The study is published! Part 3: the Carcus Creek/Lava Creek complex”
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The study is published! Part 2: Where are these animals found?
One of our goals was to determine where each species was found. We ended up with much more interesting data than we had expected. The reptiles and amphibians of Columbia County fall into four major distribution patterns, all of which are closely tied to the geographic features of the county. The shaded squares in theContinue reading “The study is published! Part 2: Where are these animals found?”
The study is published! Part 1: What animals did we find?
Our paper is finally published! This was a labor of love, the product of years of research, over a thousand hours of surveying, and months of writing and editing. We deeply thank the hundreds of contributors who provided us with data, the scores of landowners who let us survey on their property, and the dozensContinue reading “The study is published! Part 1: What animals did we find?”
Scappoose Bay Watershed Council hosting weekly events leading up to October 11th Native Plant Sale
An active outdoorsy Fall season awaits with the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council offering a work party, birding field trips and a mason bee class in the coming weeks leading up to their annual Fall native plant sale on October 11th. Upcoming Events
Guided Hike with Environment Oregon on the Banks-Vernonia Trail
This Friday, June 20th, Environment Oregon is hosting a free guided hike along the Banks-Vernonia Trail at 4:00 pm at Anderson Park. As you tour the trail together, you’ll be discussing “the trail’s history, the region’s changing landscapes, and the native plants and wildlife that call this area home.” Register for the two hour hikeContinue reading “Guided Hike with Environment Oregon on the Banks-Vernonia Trail”
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”
Banks-Vernonia is now a National Recreation Trail – updated with info from Michael Calhoun
You’ve likely seen the news that the Banks-Vernonia State Trail is now a National Recreation Trail. Seemed like it was all over my feed for a couple weeks. Banks-Vernonia State Trail receives national designation – The Chronicle & Chief Banks-Vernonia State Trail garners national recognition – The Spotlight This popular trail just west of PortlandContinue reading “Banks-Vernonia is now a National Recreation Trail – updated with info from Michael Calhoun”
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”
Turtle forum on March 13th!
The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council is hosting a zoom forum on our local turtles at 4pm on March 13th. The presenters will be as follows: Susan Barnes, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: A wildlife biologist with ODFW for the last twenty years, Susan has been at the forefront of many of their turtle effortsContinue reading “Turtle forum on March 13th!”
Writing our report on Reptiles and Amphibians – with pictures!
We have to apologize for the lack of posts recently. Both Matt and I have been extremely busy, and one of the tasks keeping us busy is putting together the report for the Columbia County Reptiles and Amphibians study that we’ve been working on for nearly five years. This is your last reminder – ifContinue reading “Writing our report on Reptiles and Amphibians – with pictures!”
Wild Columbia County 