The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining. But there’s so much more that points to Spring at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.
MASON BEES START POLLINATING EARLY SPRING BLOOMS
Mason bees begin to hatch when the weather consistently reaches temperatures above 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit. As the temperatures rise, these bees emerge to pollinate early spring-blooming native plants such as currants, Oregon grape, and salmonberry. Northwest Trek has two mason bee hotels that provide homes for hundreds of mason bees each spring. Watch for these gentle pollinators as they help around the park.
GRIZZLY BEARS ARE OUT OF TORPOR
The grizzly bears are also waking up from their winter snoozes! Huckleberry and Hawthorne were recently seen wrestling in their habitat. The rescued bears spend their days relaxing in nature, playing together, and splashing around their pool.
MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE SHEDDING
Don’t worry, it’s not just a bad hair day! Warmer weather means the mountain goats have started to shed their winter coats.
ANTLERS ARE DROPPING
Out in the 435-acre Free-Roaming Area, the bull (male) elk are dropping their antlers—a yearly occurrence that happens a few months after breeding season due to a decrease in testosterone. Guests can see the Roosevelt elk in the Free-Roaming Area by hopping on a Discovery Tram Tour or by booking a Wild Drive or Keeper Adventure Tour.
