August Volunteer Spotlight

Recently, Cathy Maunu and Katie Morris completed SHADOW’s Bog Ambassador Training! The two spent a few hours learning about how to give a bog walk, completed an outline of how their walk would go, practiced with staff, and delivered their first tours to visiting...

Animals in Summer: North American Racoon

North American Racoon- Procyon lotor  Masked and slinking through the night, racoons are often considered a wily bandit of North American mammals. This nocturnal predator is an incredibly adaptable and has found a home in the urban environment. Native to North...

Native Plant of the Month: Ghost Pipe

Walking through a coniferous forest in summer is like walking through an art exhibit on the various shades of green. Deep browns serve as the backdrop to an impressive display of deep, emerald tones and bright, lime highlights. But if one pays careful attention, and...