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Andy Zahn

@andyzahn.bsky.social

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Photographer, writer, environmentalist, geek I live in the shadow of Mt. St. Helens where I write about cameras and other tech, create YouTube videos, and spend a lot of time out in nature photographing wildlife and the places they live.

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · Nov 7

I had this photo pinned to the top of my Twitter feed for four years because whenever I look at it I remember happier times. Those memories grow more precious to me with every passing day.

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 42m

This is why the state needs to take steps to prevent tax dollars from reaching the federal government.

We should also start investing in jumpstarting industrial hemp cultivation, processing, and manufacturing. This will provide more jobs and more environmental benefit than those defunded projects.

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 49m

Cool, nice looking little tree!

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 53m

Why did Democrats allow the annual defense policy bill to pass?! Why are they funding an army which is now commanded by fascist disctator who wishes to deploy troops against U.S. Citizens?🤬
thehill.com/policy/defen...

Senate passes mammoth annual defense policy bill

The Senate approved its massive annual defense policy bill late Thursday as the U.S. government remains shut down. The GOP-led chamber approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 70-20, …

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 9h

As a hobby, I'm finding that bonsai requires immense patience, but is also incredibly peaceful and rewarding.

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 9h

Before/after of today's bonsai project. I left a lot of growth I eventually intend on trimming in order to taper the trunk on this one.

I'm really enjoying working with these garden center fall bargain shrubs. Great subjects for teaching myself the art of bonsai!

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 9h

First the clouds swept in from the East in a huge wave, then they poured jn from the West. Certainly some unusual weather today, but no rain! Things are getting dry again, and we need some precipitation. #wawx

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 9h

"Vote Blue No Matter Who" did Democrats more harm than good. It's not an inspiring slogan, & it makes it impossible to hold politicians accountable.

Democrats must focus on offering compelling goals to voters, & on following through with those promises.

Boldness & integrity is a winning formula.

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 14h

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has betrayed us over and over again. We have to make sure she never holds public office again.

Vote for @bhennrich.bsky.social!
www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-bet...

The Betrayals of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

The representative from Washington has been hailed as the future of Democratic politics. But for those of us who actually live in her district, she’s just more of the same.

www.currentaffairs.org

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 14h

An autumn hiking and camping adventure video filmed in the spectacular hills of Radar Ridge & the imperiled forests of Lane Creek.

@daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social Naselle should not be subjected to further clearcut logging. This landscape must be preserved as a Natural Resource Conservation Area.

Camping and hiking with the Insta360 Ace Pro 2

YouTube video by Illuminationsfromtheattic

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 19h

Got my dry-stone planter disassembled, rebuild, filled with soil, and planted with a Spreading Japanese Plum Yew.

It is intended to act as a replacement for the big juniper shrub which seems to be dying out.

Japanese plum yew in a rough stone planter.

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Basav @basavsen.bsky.social · 2d

Sticking with car dependence is a failure of imagination, particularly when the wide range of benefits of ending car dependence is so clear.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d

“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social

A victory for FAST leadership.

Paris Pedals to the Top: How the City of Light Became Europe’s Best for Young Cyclists

The French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently

momentummag.com

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 1d

When you really start to consider all the dams, levels, dredging, and other projects in the region, the environmental impact of facilitating shipping on the Columbia River is truly horrifying.

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 1d

New stone planter I built this afternoon - too bad I picked the wrong spot, and now need to disassemble it and move it 5 feet back!

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 1d

Really nice weather today before the rain rolls in this evening! #wawx

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 1d

What will it take for regular people to understand that if they refuse to stand up against fascism they will not be spared? Fascism is a serial killer with no restrictions on who it targets.

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 1d

illuminationsfromtheattic.blogspot.com/2025/10/spil...

Spillway project will drown wildlife habitat in the Toutle River Valley

I was alarmed to learn today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to begin work on raising the Toutle River Sediment Retention Stru...

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 1d

Here's the article about it I read this morning: katu.com/news/local/d...

I haven't been able to track down an official page for the project yet though.

Debate over future of sediment management from 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption

A debate is stirring in Southwest Washington over how to manage ongoing impacts from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

katu.com

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 1d

This is the landscape which the Corps of Engineers will drown if they proceed with their plan to raise the spillway of the Toutle River Sediment Retention Structure. A vibrant ecosystem will be destroyed.

This project must be stopped.
@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 2d

Raising the height of the sediment retention structure spillway on the Toutle River would devastate a vibrant, recovering ecosystem. This project must be stopped.

Write to your elected representatives and the corps of engineers and ask them to halt the project and find better solutions.

Debate over future of sediment management from 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption

A debate is stirring in Southwest Washington over how to manage ongoing impacts from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

katu.com

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 2d

It's pretty obvious that Trump's goal is to goad people into a violent response so he can then justify invoking martial law.

Naked bike rides, pajama brunch protests, & people in silly costumes are the proper response. Right now, the key is to expose the regime for the malicious nazis they are.

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 2d

Today's bonsai work - a Eichholz Cotoneaster.

Very difficult to shape due to the brittleness of the branches, but I really like how this one is coming along after trimming and a little wire shaping!

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 2d

www.npca.org/articles/110...

Trump Administration Announces Atrocious Plan to Destroy America's Largest Park Landscape

“This order is so atrocious, it’s nearly unbelievable. Nothing has changed in terms of impacts of this destructive road, or the thousands of Alaskans and hundreds of thousands of Americans who are opp...

www.npca.org

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 2d

It's actually just a post I made in a FB group.

Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 2d

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