Natural Biology

  February 2026

Hair Ice – An Elusive Delight in Our Winter Woods

by Ron Kleinknecht We all know what ice is, but do we all know about the many interesting forms that it can take? Some of these forms such as hair ice (haareis) are often difficult to see as they are … Continue reading

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  June 2024

Connecting People and Nature

Community Service Spotlight by Amye Bronson-Doherty Wild Whatcom is a Whatcom County nonprofit offering outdoor, environmental education and enrichment programs to people of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to foster lifelong connections to nature. By focusing on two … Continue reading

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  June 2024

The Edible and the Inedible

by Fred Rhoades All photos by Fred Rhoades Part 1 The first thing most people ask when they bring me a mushroom to identify, once I provide them with an ID, is, “is it edible?” This can be a tricky … Continue reading

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