Native Animal of the Month: Black Bear

Native Animal of the Month: Black Bear

American black bear – Ursus americanus The Pacific Northwest isn’t home to alligators or giant deadly snakes, but a majestic predator found here is a bear. With long ears, dark eyes, short tail, black fur, black bears are the most familiar bear in North...
Native Plant of the Month: Salmonberry

Native Plant of the Month: Salmonberry

Salmonberry – Rupus spectabilis It’s the time of year where the pink 5-petaled flowers of our native Salmonberry herald in the start of spring! Salmonberry is a common understory shrub found in a range of habitats here in the Pacific Northwest. From bogs...
Fens vs. Bogs

Fens vs. Bogs

Wetlands are very important ecosystems; they help filter water and mitigate flooding. There are four general types of wetlands in the United States; marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens. Similar to bogs, fens are a type of peatland...
Preservation at SHADOW

Preservation at SHADOW

If you have ever taken a stroll to the end of SHADOW’s boardwalk and looked out beyond the trees from the boardwalk deck, there is a good chance you were looking towards a parcel of land that was not owned or managed by SHADOW, until now.   We are pleased...