Native Plant of the Month: Pacific madrone

Native Plant of the Month: Pacific madrone

by | May 12, 2020 | Native plants

Pacific madrone – Arbutus menziesiiAlthough the madrone looks foreign to Washington, it is actually endemic to the Pacific Northwest. Its twisting branches, vibrant red bark, glossy leaves, and fragrant flower clusters are hard to miss. People along the west...
For the Birds

For the Birds

by | May 12, 2020 | Feature Articles

During the month of May, SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve celebrates Washington’s native birds. Bird populations, like many other wildlife species, have been greatly influenced by human-related disturbance including habitat loss and pesticide use. From 50 years of...