by Joy Stewart | Apr 28, 2017 | Native animals
The start of spring marks breeding season for many of our local bird populations, and the American Bald Eagle is no exception. The Bald Eagle is not only an iconic symbol for our nation, but a symbol of hope for Washington State. It is estimated that 9,000 breeding...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 28, 2017 | Native plants
Spring has finally sprung, here in the Pacific Northwest and there is no better herald of spring than our own native plant – Oso Berry, Oemleria cerasiformis. This time of year, Oso Berry is hard to miss – they are among the first plants to leaf...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 28, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism
This winter, SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve hosted a Wilderness Adventure, field trip in partnership with the Woodland Park Zoo. The students and teacher were particularly concerned about the plight of amphibians and sought out SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve as a leader in...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 28, 2017 | Local environmentalism
SHADOW’s staff have a new favorite app, available for iphone and android, and we recommend you check it out! If you were a fan of Pokémon Go, then iNaturalist is for you. This app allows citizen scientists to survey the flora and fauna around them and submit...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 28, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism, Native plants
Survey of culturally significant trees What do trees mean in your life? Can you think of any trees in South King County that are particularly significant in your memory? Have you ever used a distinct tree as a landmark? In the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed...
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