by Joy Stewart | Feb 9, 2017 | Wetlands
Wetlands- the kidneys of a watershed! Wetlands are responsible for filtering water and slowing it down. Wetland complexes like the one at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve are among the most productive ecosystems on earth. Their unique combination of shallow water, high...
by Joy Stewart | Feb 9, 2017 | Local environmentalism, Watersheds
A raindrop falls in Howard Hanson dam. A raindrop falls in downtown Kent. Raindrops splatter across a Nature Preserve in Renton. How is it that all these raindrops - scattered across a diverse landscape - all make their way out into the Puget Sound? That is the magic...
by Joy Stewart | Jan 12, 2017 | Native animals
The black-capped chickadee is a common sight in Washington, even in the winter! These perching birds are year-log residents of Washington State. While other birds are heading south the avoid the cold, chickadees stick around and deal with the rain and snow just like...
by Joy Stewart | Jan 12, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW
This winter, SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve challenged our community to help us make the most of an anonymously donated matching fund. The outpouring of support we received for the 2016 Matching Gift Challenged affirmed this community’s commitment to environmental...
by Joy Stewart | Jan 12, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW
Volunteers braved the snow and rain this winter to help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve prepare for our seasonal closure! Together, we raked leaves, frost-proofed pipes, pulled invasive weeds, and prepared for a quiet winter. Thank you so much to all of our volunteers who...
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