EXPLORE to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery LEARN to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience SAVE to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss FILM Documenting the modern world of citizen-science Tieton River Suspension Bridge bird_301 Dosewallips State Park

our mission

To promote education and conservation through the documentation and participation of leading citizen-science projects. 

Our collection of sampling jars for shipping back to the lab in Colorado.
Theresa collecting our traps from Site 277.
Steve starts the process of documenting bird #302 for COASST. Photo Credit: Theresa Weileman

We continue to participate in a variety of science projects providing valuable data to organizations such as NOAA, COASST, and Sea Grant. We’ve trapped for the invasive European Green Grab, sampled for microplastics in both the marine and freshwater environments, conducted debris surveys, collected data on beached coastal birds, and collected data on our Wild and Scenic Rivers. 

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field notes

Wild and Scenic Rivers

A new season of fieldwork has commenced. We’re excited to be working with Adventure Scientist on this project for a third season. This wet, rainy weekend finds us back in Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and the  Suiattle River to measure the health of this iconic river.

Be sure to watch our Twitter account for reports from the field.

Support

Our mission is a labor of love, but it does come with overhead. If you’d like to support our efforts we’d certainly appreciate it. Currently, we’re actively participating in the following field research:

  • COASST Beached Bird Surveys
  • Wild and Scenic River Project

Thank you.

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A golden path through autumn. 🍂🌳

There’s something special about a familiar trail when the seasons begin to change. Our favorite afternoon walk has taken on a golden glow, with sunlight filtering through the canopy of autumn leaves and casting long shadows across the path.

Sometimes, the most beautiful places are the ones right in our own backyard. Where the forest wakes with the sun. 🌲☀️

The first rays of morning sunlight filter through towering evergreens, illuminating a carpet of moss and ferns at our campsite in Manchester State Park, Washington. A peaceful reminder that some of the most beautiful mornings begin beneath the forest canopy. When the sky becomes the masterpiece. 🌅🌲

Soft pastel clouds stretch across the evening sky, painting the landscape in shades of gold, pink, and blue. Framed by towering evergreens and reflected in the calm waters of Puget Sound, it’s another beautiful reminder of why the Pacific Northwest is such a special place. A little morning magic over the Gulf. ☀️🌴

A towering cumulus cloud catches the first golden rays of sunlight, glowing in brilliant shades of orange and pink above the Gulf of Mexico. A spectacular start to another day in Panama City Beach, Florida. A morning worth waking up for. 🌅

The first light of day paints the sky in brilliant shades of gold and blue during an early morning walk in Panama City Beach, Florida. Sometimes, the best moments happen before the rest of the world wakes up.

An advantage to our volunteering is that we’re often well off the beaten track presented with spectacular scenery. Here you can find our more dramatic photos taken in the field.

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Support

Our mission is a labor of love, but it does come with overhead. If you’d like to support our efforts we’d certainly appreciate it. Currently, we’re actively participating in the following field research:

  • COASST Beached Bird Surveys
  • Wild and Scenic River Project

Thank you.

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back to the outer coast

After a break, we’re excited to resume our beached bird survey and return to the rugged outer coast of Washington. The windswept beaches and rolling surf have always offered a unique backdrop for this vital work, where we document and assess bird mortality as part of broader conservation efforts.

Reconnecting with this environment feels like revisiting an old friend, and we’re eager to contribute once again to understanding the challenges facing coastal bird populations.

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