Washington State University wildlife veterinarian Dr. Marcie Logsdon, left, shows children and parents Sawyer, a Northern saw-whet owl on Sept. 19, 2024, in Moscow, Idaho. (Credit: Ted S. Warren / […]Read More
Shrub-steppe habitats are threatened in Washington state. (Credit: Richard Droker / Flickr Creative Commons) watch Listen (Runtime 0:58) Read Driving through central Washington might look like scrubland from the highway. […]Read More
The trailhead for Judy’s Trail. It is located in Troy, Idaho. (Credit: Phineas Pope / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 3:45) Read There’s a lot of good ways to start off the […]Read More
Yakama Nation aviary biologists Michael Beckler (left) and Alyssa Woodward pose for a photo with Yakama Nation Tribal Council member Terry Heemsah (center) as Washington State University wildlife veterinarian Dr. […]Read More
Columbian ground squirrels are only active for around two months of the year, and spend most of their time hibernating. (Credit: David Restivo / National Park Service) Listen (Runtime :57) […]Read More
In the foothills of Mt. Rainier runs the Carbon, the Puyallup and the White Rivers, meandering through towns and cities, along roadways and near homes, the paint strokes of the natural environment now surrounded by a human-built ecosystem. Once tightly restricted by levees, these rivers are beginning to again flow closer to how they would have, not adhering to the confines Read More
Environmental organizations around Washington hold educational and outdoor activities to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. It encourages communities to enjoy nature and join forces to protect the environment.Read More
A barn own with her eggs at the Blue Mountain Wildlife center in Benton City, Washington. Many barn owls are rehabbed at the center after building nests in haystacks throughout […]Read More
Photo of Richard Old recording this episode of Traverse Talks across from Sueann Ramella. When you cross paths with a wild animal, oftentimes you notice it and recognize it by […]Read More
Emerald LaFortune grew up being lured into the wilderness by her parents who placed little pieces of candy in the middle of a hiking trail to guide her along. Now, […]Read More
A literature review from Washington State University of 296 studies shows that access to nature can significantly benefit children’s health, especially for kids in marginalized communities.Read More
Whether you recently adopted a pet during the pandemic or are a long-time pet owner, there are things you can do while out and about in the Northwest's hiking season to prepare for warm-weather adventures with your pooch.Read More
Meteorologists in Southern California were puzzled by the big green blob on their radar — it looked like a rainstorm on what was a clear day. Then they discovered it was beetles. Read More
Show us your favorite outdoor scene – from a hike, from your cross-state road trip, from your backyard. Whatever inspiring or relaxing view you have, show us with #UniqueNW. Read More
Ask Dr. Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zufOIfxv34c&index=5&list=PL6pHcbVJ2q0Fk-wRbMlYR4TZIzjZkXKWCNorthwest Public Broadcasting and Washington State University Communications teamed up to bring Dr. Universe to life, well at least to an animated series. Do you have a […]Read More
In 2005, when Gordon Hempton founded One Square Inch of Silence, he designated a spot, a few miles up the Hoh River Trail into the rain forest, the quietest place in the U.S. and marked it with a small, red stone. "In a place like this your auditory horizon isn't just 1 or 2 miles," he says. "You can hear everything that's happening in this valley.Read More
A warming climate is knocking nature's rhythms out of sync. High in the Rocky Mountains, scientists have been tracking the impact for decades.Read More
