by Joy Stewart | Oct 12, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW
This year marked the 21st Annual Frog Frolic, SHADOW’s largest community celebration, and the party was hopping! Community members from throughout the Puget Sound region came out to show their support for the Nature Preserve, play games, make crafts, and enjoy...
by Joy Stewart | Oct 12, 2017 | Local environmentalism, Native plants
Have you ever wondered why the leaves change color? In order to understand this process, we have to think about what leaves do for the plant. Leaves are the site of photosynthesis – the chemical process that allows plants to create sugar (which is their energy...
by Joy Stewart | Oct 12, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW
At this year’s Frog Frolic, we asked you to make the pledge to extend SHADOW’s famous Boardwalk Trail. Thanks to your generous support, we are now closer to our goal than ever! Witness the progress first hand and put your stamp on our new trail –...
by Joy Stewart | Aug 31, 2017 | Native animals
Birds of prey are scientifically classified as indicator species, meaning that the health of the entire ecosystem can be affected by their loss. Healthy ecosystems have birds of prey, but ecosystems under pressure rapidly lose these majestic creatures. Hawks are...
by Joy Stewart | Aug 31, 2017 | Native plants
Polystichum munitum Sword ferns are one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic species. They are native to the west coast and infamously difficult to grow outside of their natural range. Huge fronds radiate from a central base and each leaflet has a tiny hilt...
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