Astoria Ecology

Astoria’s Conservation Projects Plant Seeds of Stewardship in the Community

December 2, 2024

Astoria’s hands-on, place-based programs connect children and adults to the local landscape, deepening their understanding and appreciation of the natural world. In 2024, Education Programming Manager, Bari Bucholz, led habitat...

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Riverside Reflections: Astoria Microbial Ecology

July 29, 2024

A Deep Dive on Microbial Mats by Bari Bucholz Ever wondered about the organisms inhabiting Astoria Hot Springs? Students in Kristin Revill’s Environmental Microbiology class at JH Community School embarked...

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RIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS: The American Dipper

March 16, 2024

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...

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RIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS: Wildlife Winter Survival Tactics

February 21, 2024

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...

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Riverside Reflections: Showy Milkweed- Pollinators for Monarch Butterflies

September 11, 2023

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....

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Riverside Reflections: Beavers in Hot Water at Astoria

July 26, 2023

Species Spotlight: The American Beaver (Castor canadensis) Engineering experts American beavers are remarkable engineers and builders. They construct elaborate dams made from sticks, mud, and stones to create ponds and...

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Moments of Escape

October 6, 2020

Activity Book

July 10, 2020