![]() The City kept the name of “Shoreline” when it incorporated in 1995. The local school district chose the name “Shoreline” in the 1940s because it described the district’s extent from “shore to shore” (Lake Washington to Puget Sound) and “line to line” (Seattle City line to King / Snohomish County line). ![]() The term “garden” is used in this article to describe food gardens, as opposed to flower or other types of gardens. Although “Shoreline” is used in the description of historical events throughout this article, much of the history described herein occurred before this area was actually known as “Shoreline.” For reference, Shoreline’s modern day neighborhood names have been included (in parentheses) throughout this article, although some of these neighborhood names were established after the historical events described. The berry farms, dairies, and chicken ranches of the early 20th century, the depression era “survival gardens” and wartime “victory gardens,” and the community gardens and farmers markets of today have all helped connect Shoreline residents to at least some of the sources of their food.įor the purposes of this article, “Shoreline” is used to describe what is now the City of Shoreline, but may also include parts of what is now the City of Lake Forest Park (LFP). The photo depicts a red-tailed hawk tilting its head and looking into the camera with its mouth agape.From the Native Americans who first inhabited the Shoreline area, to the pioneers who settled here in the late 19th century, to the urban farming movement of the 21st century, locally produced food has played an important role throughout the history of Shoreline, Washington. Rebecca Davis, from Ottawa County, won the Wildlife in Habitat category with her picture of an excellently camouflaged short-eared owl gazing into the camera lens from its perch on a hillside of yellow grass.įinally, the Wildlife…Gone Wild winning photo was captured by Tony Everhardt for his second win. Kyle Iwanicki, from Toledo, encapsulated the Art of Fishing with his photo of an angler loaded with gear wading through shallow water just off the shore. The photo was taken by Tony Everhardt from Wood County. ![]() The winning photograph in Pursuit of the Harvest, taken by Brian O’Neil from Clermont County, captured a misty shoreline with a waterfowl hunter and dog silhouetted on a boat.Ī photo of a female trumpeter swan spreading her wings over her cygnets amidst a lush green wetland took the top spot in Birds and Birding. In the Wildlife Watching category, Kelley Hughes, from Washington County, snapped a photo of a moment when a red fox kit peered out of its den, raising its glossy brown eyes. ![]() These seven winning photographs were displayed at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The winners of each category and the best in show were voted on by a panel of Division of Wildlife employees. The photo was captured by David Bowie from Adams County. The Best in Show photograph was captured in Adams County and featured a picturesque moment as a great blue heron flew with wings spread wide just above the surface of the water while its striking reflection stood out below. Winners of six categories were also chosen. COLUMBUS - A photo of a majestic great blue heron gliding low over the water took the top spot in this year’s Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife photo contest from more than 1,500 photos submitted.
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