by Joy Stewart | Jul 3, 2018 | Native plants
Rattlesnake Plantain- Goodyera oblongifolia One surprising treasure in Shadow Lake Bog is an orchid: Goodyera oblongifolia or Rattlesnake Plantain. Yes, you can find an wild orchid at your local nature preserve. The western rattlesnake plantain is similar to...
by Joy Stewart | Jul 3, 2018 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism
Four-on-Six entertained us with melodic jazz classics. Thank you to everyone who made SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s 2018 Celebrate Local Summer Fundraiser such a success. Together we raised $9,730! These funds go directly to...
by Joy Stewart | May 24, 2018 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism, Native animals
SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve currently protects over 100 acres of Puget Lowland Bog, Wetlands, and Upland forests as well as the headwaters of Jenkin’s Creek. As a Land Trust and a Nature Preserve, we are mission-driven to protect biodiversity and wildlife...
by Joy Stewart | May 24, 2018 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism, Wetlands
We are happy to announce that Shadow Lake Bog will be included in a study that is a partnership of the EPA, Washington Natural Heritage Program (NHP), and Colorado State University. Ecologists will study Shadow Lake Bog as well as 11 other bogs to determine what...
by Joy Stewart | May 24, 2018 | Native plants
Photo curtesy of King County Noxious Weeds Known by many as Stinky Bob or Herb Robert, Geranium Robertianum, is as invasive a weed as they come. This little plant has an incredible super power that helps it dominate wherever its seeds end up. Stinky Bob is a wild...
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