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A Tale of Two Wetlands

What makes a wetland work for native species in Seattle? This was the question Jasmine Baker asked when she moved to our community to continue her graduate studies with Miami University’s Project Dragonfly. She quickly gained a connection with the Woodland Park Zoo’s Amphibian Monitoring Project, where she volunteers doing… [ Keep reading ]

Magnuson Park: From Landing Strip to Wetland Complex     

By Todd Burley Did you know that the extensive wetlands at Magnuson Park were created just 15 years ago? When taking a stroll through this lush and varied habitat, it is hard to believe that once these saturated forests, ponds, and meadows were paved over with asphalt, part of the… [ Keep reading ]