Effie Yeaw Naturalist, Shawna, introduces Tanner, the Red Tailed Hawk

Ask a Naturalist: Is it normal for a deer to have blood on its antlers?

Aug 5, 2021

LearnIt depends! If you ever seen a deer like in the photo below during the fall season then yes it is very normal! The deer that call the Effie Yeaw Nature Study Area home are Black-tailed deer. Unlike species like Reindeer only the male Black-tailed deer grow...

Ask a Naturalist: Are Steelhead trout and Rainbow trout the same species?

May 11, 2021

LearnSteelhead trout and Rainbow trout live different lifestyles but they are the same species. Steelhead trout are anadromous meaning they start their life in freshwater go to the ocean where they spend most of their life and then return to freshwater to spawn....

Ask a Naturalist: How do flowers get their color?

Apr 27, 2021

LearnFlowers are well known for their brilliant vibrant beauty. They provide a pleasing appearance and are a popular gift as a way to show someone you care. Flowers come in all different shapes and sizes providing nectar and pollen to our pollinating friends. Though...