
Animals & Plants


Weathering the Storm
Climate resilience guides the Land Trust’s conservation agenda.

Spider Whisperer
One of the region’s only spider scientists recently visited Land Trust property and we got the lowdown on spider legend versus spider fact, and how to care for your local spider cluster.

Species Spotlight: Moles
Moles are the bane of tidy lawns owners and golf course keepers, but these unloved critters offer more than meets the eye.

Announcing our 2018 Tour Lineup!
Explore the nature of the Northwest, fearlessly.

Set in Stone
Paleontologists fill in gaps in the Northwest’s fossil record on shorelines conserved by Columbia Land Trust.

Beyond the Backyard
Portland communities are making more time and space for nature.

Species Spotlight: River Otter
Learn about the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), a fixture on healthy river systems throughout the lower Columbia River region.

Designs for Nature
Creative signs designed by a PNCA student bring outdoor education to an urban forest in SW Portland.
