Moments of Escape

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...

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....

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...