Mammals > Rodents
The Columbian Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus) is a gregarious, robust rodent that forms the lively ecological heartbeat of the northern Rocky Mountain alpine meadows. Easily recognized by its distinctive tawny-rufous face, reddish-cinnamon legs, and loud...
Mammals > Rodents
The Douglas Squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii), affectionately known across the Pacific Northwest as the Chickaree, is an energetic, vocal tree squirrel native to the towering conifer cathedrals of the Pacific coast. Celebrated by naturalists like John Muir for its...
Fungi > Boletes
The Ruby Bolete (Hortiboletus rubellus) is a charming, jewel-like pore mushroom native to temperate broadleaf woodlands and mossy parklands across Europe and North America. Instantly distinguished by its velvety, raspberry-red to cherry-scarlet cap and contrasting...
Plants > Deciduous Trees
The Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is the undisputed giant of the maple genus, native to the dripping temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. True to its name, this monumental hardwood produces the largest leaves of any maple on Earth—often spanning over a...
Plants > Deciduous Trees
The Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), celebrated as the official floral emblem of British Columbia, is a breathtaking deciduous forest tree native to the mossy, temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Famous for producing the largest, most spectacular floral...
