It’s their time to slime!
Banana slugs are the yin to the redwoods’ yang—tiny and cute in world of giants. And now is their time to slime!
We’re going to put one of these slug celebrities on a new League sticker, and we need your help deciding which gets the honor. In return for your vote, we’ll send you one of the new stickers for free.
Banana slugs aren’t the only creature that thrives under the cooling canopy of the tall trees, but they may be the most fascinating. And these five fun characters are bringing a lot to the table.
Meet the Slugs and Vote for your favorite:
Ziggy
Hometown: Butano State Park
Vibe: Artsy Bookworm
Hobbies: Reading novels, watercolor painting, slow walks in the forest
Favorite quote/motto: “A tree is a passage between earth and sky.” —Richard Powers
Astrological sign: Pisces
Fun fact: Their cousin is Sammy the Slug, of UC Santa Cruz fame
Forrest
Hometown: Hendy Woods State Park
Vibe: Sensitive Jock
Hobbies: Soccer, youth empowerment, perfecting their sourdough recipe
Favorite quote/motto: “All sorrows are less with bread.” —Miguel de Cervantes
Astrological sign: Gemini
Fun fact: Knows all the best mushroom foraging spots in the Anderson Valley
Moonbeam
Hometown: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Vibe: Whimsical Naturalist
Hobbies: Beach cleanups, wildcrafting, birding
Favorite quote/motto: “What is easy is sustainable. Birds coast when they can.” —adrienne maree brown
Astrological sign: Taurus
Fun fact: Was once a child prodigy harpist
Turbo
Hometown: Muir Woods National Monument
Vibe: Flamboyant Artist
Hobbies: Skateboarding, playing guitar, DIY projects
Favorite quote/motto: “Do or do not. There is no try.” —Yoda
Astrological sign: Leo
Fun fact: Collects vintage mountain bikes
Mochi
Hometown: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Vibe: Adventurous Science Enthusiast
Hobbies: Photography, community science, river kayaking
Favorite Quote/motto: “Doing science with awe and humility is a powerful act of reciprocity with the more-than-human world.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer
Astrological sign: Aquarius
Fun fact: Reads research papers for fun
Illustrations by Kim Bennett
