Park Interpretation by Nia Fitzhugh, AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer and the kickoff of summer programs at the park. From 2019- 2020 interpretive staff made over 30,000 interpretive …
Meet the Surf Scoter
Meet the Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) by Jeff Sinker A large black sea duck with a colorful bill, sometimes initially mistaken for a puffin, the Surf scoter is common in winter along the Pacific Coast in shallow water …
Microplastics in our Oceans
By Samantha Zenger Highschool Ambassador (DPPF) According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, microplastics are defined as being, “small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long.” These particles are especially …
A Week in the Life of an AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist at Deception Pass State Park
By Hayley Johnson Hello! My name is Hayley Johnson, and I am one of four AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalists at Deception Pass State Park. The second to last week in March was certainly the busiest week of my service term to date. I hosted or …
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Rory Wallgren, Washington State Volunteer of the Year!
By Jason Armstrong Deception Pass State Park Area Manager When I took over as the Area Manager for Deception Pass State Park Rory Wallgren, a long-time small business owner in Washington State and a lifelong resident of Washington, had a retirement goal of …
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Benefits of Children in Nature
by Nia Fitzhugh AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Deception Pass State Park Running through the woods looking for “treasure”, racing the neighborhood kids after school to see who the winner of the week was, climbing trees and baking “mud pies” to serve …
Plankton Playdough:Ribbon Chert at Rosario Head
The unusual stone outcroppings at Rosario Head catch the attention of geologists and non-geologists alike. The striking, crumpled texture, comparable to scrunched up fabric, inspired this to be called “ribbon chert.” Where did ribbon chert come from, and how …
Beer Garden at the Community Picnic!
Hello Readers! I’m Mary Jane Feller, one of the newest board members for Deception Pass Park Foundation. I am REALLY getting excited for our Centennial Celebration this year, and have decided to make myself the Queen of the Beer Garden …
Wednesdays in the Park
by Carol Bromel Deception Pass Park Foundation Board Member It’s that time of year again, our little band of rakers has been out in the campsites getting them ready for the coming camping season. We meet every Wednesday at 9 AM at the Lake Store to tidy up …
Programs in the Park
February Morning Bird Walks Are you looking for a new way to connect with nature? Join AmeriCorps interpretive staff and Whidbey Audubon volunteers for a morning bird walk to discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which …
In the Footsteps of Giants
by Aaron Chava AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Decpetion Pass State Park Goose Rock Glacial Striations Imagine, if you will, that all of Deception Pass State Park is covered by a massive glacier. We’re talking about a 3,000 foot tall block …
Meet The Harlequin Duck
By Jeff Sinker Reprinted with permission from Skagit Audubon Society Male Harlequin ducks are unmistakable in their stunning blue/chestnut/white breeding plumage and look as though they are dressed for a masquerade ball. These small …
