by Joy Stewart | Oct 12, 2017 | Native animals
Fall brings a sparking of dew to the Nature Preserve, and it’s impossible to ignore the cross spiders and their webs that dot the grounds. Although the sight of a spider makes some people cringe, these animals provide an important service for humans. Garden dwelling...
by Joy Stewart | Oct 12, 2017 | Native plants
If you’ve ever hiked beneath a living arch that bends over the trail, odds are you have spotted one of the most beautiful Washington shrub species – the vine maple. This relative of the big leaved maple happily grows in the dense, shady understory of coniferous...
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 –...
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