by Joy Stewart | Nov 30, 2018 | Native animals
Rough-skinned Newt – Taricha granulosa The rough-skinned newt, named for its rough granular skin, is a medium to large-sized newt with a rounded snout and bright orange underside. The rough-skinned newt is the most common salamander found in the Pacific...
by Joy Stewart | Nov 11, 2018 | Native plants
Sword Fern – Polystichum munitum Another classic plant in the Pacific Northwest is the sword fern. These ferns are extremely versatile and resilient. They thrive in moist soil and almost full shade, but can also survive in full shade and low nutrient...
by Joy Stewart | Nov 9, 2018 | Goings on at SHADOW, News
At the end of October, the Natural Heritage Advisory Council voted to include the Shadow Lake bog in the Washington Register of Natural Areas, in recognition of the high conservation value of the bog and Shadow Lake Nature Preserve’s efforts to protect the site!...
by Joy Stewart | Nov 9, 2018 | Goings on at SHADOW, News
Here is a special opportunity for you! An anonymous donor has offered to match your year-end gift to SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! For every dollar you donate during the last two months of 2018, SHADOW will receive DOUBLE the funds. Don’t miss this...
by Joy Stewart | Nov 8, 2018 | Native animals
Peregrine falcons – Falco peregrinus Peregrine falcons are found all over the world. Adult peregrines are blue-gray above with barred underparts and a dark head with thick dark sideburns resembling a helmet. Juveniles are heavily marked, with vertical...
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