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The
Elkhorn Slough is one of the state's largest and last remaining
coastal wetlands. A wellspring of life, the slough provides a haven
for a tremendous variety of plants and animals, including several
vanishing species.
Discover
the natural history of the slough
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Birds
of Elkhorn Slough
Recent
sightings at the Reserve, Bird Checklist, and more. |
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Plants
of Elkhorn Slough
Plant
Restoration Information, Elkhorn Slough Plant List, and Wildflower
Slide Show. |
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Insects
of Elkhorn Slough
These
little animals play a viarety of vital roles in the ecology of the
Elkorn Slough watershed. |
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Sharks
and Rays of Elkhorn Slough
Learn
about the research into the seven species of elasmobranchs that
visit the slough. |
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The
Microscopic Slough
View
the tiny organisms that make up the base of the slough foodchain. |
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Mud
Stomp 2003
Elkhorn
Slough volunteers provide habitat for Snowy Plovers by stomping,
squishing, troding, and digging in the mud. |
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Fungus
Foray 2003
Join
the intrepid mushroom hunters on their expedition into the oak understory. |
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Photographer's
Day book
Learn
myriad factoids about the life and times of local denizens around,
in, under, and over the slough. |
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For a searchable version
of Elkhorn Slough plants and animals together with observations
at other local parks and preserves, visit the Natural
Resources Database |
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