Major Vegetation Zone Classifications for Washington’s east-side Cascades

6 Viewpoints:  Major Vegetation Zone Classifications  for Washington’s east-side Cascades:         Watchable Wildflowers: A Columbia Basin Guide: B.L.M. Woodland Park ZooWashington Wildlife  Plants of Southern Interior B.C. & the Continue Reading →

The Amazing Tale of Sagebrush Galls

If you’ve stopped trailside to look at a big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata), it’s likely you’ve noticed  grape-like growths attached to a leaf or stem.    Some are round, smooth and reddish, Continue Reading →

Unlocking the needs and habits of our mule deer

The foothills are softly greening up, bright yellow buttercups are in bloom, and male western meadowlarks sing loudly from atop sagebrush. From our human perspective, the harsh conditions of winter Continue Reading →

We can help keep nature in balance

Since early March, our foothills have been ablaze with a sequence of blooming wildflowers. Starting with sagebrush buttercup, over 50 different kinds have bloomed and set seed during the three Continue Reading →