Field Notes: a Northwest nature blog
One of the reasons many of us live in the Pacific Northwest is the natural wonders that amaze us all. On this blog Seattle Times writers and photographers will share their explorations of the natural world from snowcaps to whitecaps. Write us at fieldnotes@seattletimes.com with your own sightings, questions and wonders to share.
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How's the water quality in Thornton Creek?
Come hear the results of a two year bacterial study, and what it means for people and wildlife living around Thornton Creek.
A raccoon in the natural area at Thornton Creek.
Photo by Don McCall
Jonathan Frodge, a stormwater scientist for Seattle Public Utilities will present the results of the study at a gathering Jan. 24 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Avenue NE in Seattle.
For more information, go online to the Thornton Creek Alliance.
Feb 25 - 7:00 AM Washington's wolf population has at least doubled since last year
Feb 22 - 7:00 AM See (and smell) it now: witch hazel at Washington Park Arboretum
Feb 18 - 7:00 AM Live from pocket protector central: The AAAS wraps up in Boston
Feb 15 - 7:00 AM Here come the snow geese ... along with their very own festival
Feb 11 - 10:13 AM More on shorebirds: How do they do that?
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