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David Stubbs2023 Impact Report
Happy Spring from all of us at Astoria Park Conservancy! We are delighted to share our 2023 Impact Report with you. Astoria is a nexus of wellness and education, recreation...
Read MoreRIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS: The American Dipper
Species Spotlight: The American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus) John Muir once called the American dipper “the mountain streams’ own darling.” These fascinating songbirds are known for their year-round singing and remarkable...
Read MoreRIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS: Wildlife Winter Survival Tactics
Migrate, Adapt, or Hibernate for Survival Wildlife utilizes various ingenious strategies to endure the season’s challenges in the rugged expanse of Northwest Wyoming, where winter casts its icy grip. From...
Read MoreSURVIVING WINTER’S EMBRACE: INSIGHT INTO CUTTHROAT TROUT BEHAVIOR
RIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS (continued): SURVIVING WINTER’S EMBRACE: INSIGHT INTO CUTTHROAT TROUT BEHAVIOR As winter descends upon northwestern Wyoming, cutthroat trout, distinguished by their vibrant red-orange slashes beneath the jaw, embark on a...
Read MoreGEOTHERMAL ECOSYSTEMS IMPORTANT FOR MIGRATION
Riverside Reflections (continued) MORE reasons why geothermal ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting migration: Food Resources: Geothermal ecosystems can support unique flora and fauna, including thermophilic microorganisms and specialized...
Read MoreTHE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
“Belonging is at the heart of our work, and we are humbled by the success stories already taking root at Astoria.” ...
Read MoreRiverside Reflections: Microbial Ecology at Astoria
Ever wondered about the organisms inhabiting Astoria Hot Springs? In Kristin Revill’s Environmental Microbiology class at JH Community School, students Henry Wolff and Christa Finlay embarked on a mission to...
Read MoreRiverside Reflections: Showy Milkweed- Pollinators for Monarch Butterflies
A stunning patch of Showy Milkweed was recently discovered during Camp Astoria. These pink blooms are enticing to pollinators, and the leaves are a vital food source for Monarch butterflies....
Read MoreAstoria inspires the next generation of conservationists
“The most important element in fostering a sense of place is to teach ourselves, or let ourselves be taught, to see with fresh eyes the place where we find ourselves…It...
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