Bear’s Head

Fungi > Tooth Fungi

Bear’s Head (Hericium abietis), also celebrated as the Western Coral Hedgehog, is a breathtaking, sculptural tooth fungus native to the ancient conifer cathedrals of the Pacific Northwest. Resembling a frozen, crystalline waterfall or a cluster of cascading...

Oceanspray

Plants > Deciduous Shrubs

Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor), also known as Creambush or Ironwood, is an enchanting deciduous shrub belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae) that graces the coastal cliffs and open conifer woodlands of western North America. In mid-summer, it erupts with colossal,...

Red Flowering Currant

Plants > Shrubs & Trees

The Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) is one of the most breathtaking heralds of spring along the Pacific Coast of North America. Bursting into spectacular bloom in early spring long before most deciduous shrubs have developed leaves, this handsome...

Signal Crayfish

Invertebrates > Crustaceans

The Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) is a large, formidable freshwater crustacean native to the cool, crystal-clear streams and mountain lakes of the Pacific Northwest. Named for the conspicuous bright white or turquoise-tinged patch at the hinge of its...

Van Dyke’s Salamander

Amphibians > Woodland Salamanders

Van Dyke’s Salamander (Plethodon vandykei) is a rare, moisture-dependent lungless salamander endemic exclusively to the dripping, moss-draped gorges and waterfall splash zones of western Washington. As a lungless plethodontid that breathes entirely through its...