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03/19/2025

03/19/2025

03/18/2025

Did you find the two Northern leopard frogs in this photo?
Northern leopard frog populations are declining in Washington state and are currently listed as endangered. Threats to Northern leopard frogs include habitat decline and climate change. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park works with partners to help recover Northern leopard frog populations in Washington state. Northwest Trek breeds and raises Northern Leopard frogs providing them a safe and controlled place to grow, and once they are old enough they are released into their natural habitat to bolster their populations in the wild. Come see Northern leopard frogs in the Cheney Center at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park!

Photo Credit: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

03/18/2025

Warning: Going to sleep on Sunday will cause Monday.

Staying awake all night does not prevent Monday. See you on Monday. Good night, and good luck.

P.S. The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is found throughout the western and central U.S. They are mostly nocturnal and can vouch that staying up all night does not prevent Monday from happening. Please do not badger them about it. We speak from experience. Also, avoid talk of snakes and mushrooms.

Image: A badger sits in front of two boulders surrounded by grass and wildflowers at Rocky Mountain National Park, CO. NPS/Jacob W.Frank

03/15/2025

Can you find the two Northern leopard frogs in this photo?
Northern leopard frogs are smooth-skinned green amphibians with oval black spots on their body. This coloration allows leopard frogs to be well-camouflaged in an aquatic environment. Come meet Northern leopard frogs at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, and you will fall in love with these amphibious friends too!

Photo Credit: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

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03/15/2025

03/15/2025

Dreaming of a career in wildlife care? 🐾

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is offering new paid 12-week Animal Care internships! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience caring for wildlife.

✅ $3,000 stipend + on-site housing from Northwest Trek Foundation
✅ Work alongside experienced animal care professionals
✅ Flexible schedule required (weekdays, weekends & holidays)
✅ Year-round opportunities available!

Apply now at nwtrek.org/jobs

03/14/2025

In a 1980s clip, David Attenborough travels to Florida to meet the opossum: https://bbc.in/43j26SY

03/14/2025

As we barrel toward spring, you might be itching to prep your yard – but before you start, check out these wildlife habitat tips!

• Birds have started nesting and laying eggs on the ground and in shrubs – watch where you walk and check shrubs for nests before you trim now through summer.
• The first flowers of the year are blooming – wait to mow until late spring or early summer. The earliest flowers are often important food for pollinators.
• Brush, stick, and rock piles are homes for small mammals, amphibians, and birds – if possible, leave the piles where they are. If you must move them, go slowly.
• Many pollinating insects are ground dwellers – as you prep your garden, disturb soil only where necessary.

To find more wildlife habitat tips, visit our Habitat at Home page at https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/living/habitat-at-home

Have you been following our habitat tips? Planting or container-gardening native plants? Providing food, water, and shelter for wildlife? Apply for our Habitat at Home certification! No habitat is too small! https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/8b63251b545c4bdca2060251511e32a8

03/14/2025

03/12/2025

Hogan's just scrolling by to say hey 😊

03/12/2025

Seen any of these jelly blobs at the refuge lately? These are salamander eggs! Our permanent wetlands are great habitat for northwest salamanders and other species. Amphibians have been mighty busy these past few weeks, taking advantage of the cool, wet weather while they can.

Photo credit: Lisa Genuit

03/12/2025

What a week...

Here’s hoping your weekend is full of fun, laughter and absolutely zero digging yourself into trouble! 🦡

Photo by Sydney Honn / Theodore Roosevelt National Park