by Shadow Habitat | Dec 29, 2023 | Feature Articles
The times I feel most calm are during a backpacking trip or when foraging for mushrooms. These are a few of the rare times that my thinking slows and I am reminded of the large scale of nature, making my little problems seem less important. It has been proven time and...
by Shadow Habitat | Dec 28, 2023 | Science Communications
As humans, there can be an urge to personify everything, and as a naturalist, this is a helpful tool to emphasize the importance of protecting ecosystems. However, there is a Western scientific rule of thumb that says personification is dangerous, that it can lead...
by Shadow Habitat | Dec 27, 2023 | Native plants
You may have seen dark, heart-shaped leaves cascading down a slope under conifer trees in the deep forest. Or perhaps you have spied a carpet of hearts peeking out of a snowy bank in the woods. I have discovered Wild Ginger in several spots throughout the Pacific...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 26, 2023 | Science Communications
Winter is the Best Time for Planting: Leaves of all colors are falling from the trees, most flowers have frozen, and the garden may look dead. The weather is dark and rainy, and you may not be dreaming of spending time working outside. So why is winter the best time...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 21, 2023 | Feature Articles
Though it may be cold and rainy, autumn is one of the best times to visit the bog and see it in its full glory. Shadow Lake Bog looks completely different in fall than in summer. By comparing these differences that we can come to a better understanding of the systems...
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