by Shadow Habitat | Nov 12, 2020 | Native animals
Barn Owl – Tyto albaBarn owls can be found in most of the lower 48 states, parts of southern Canada, and around the globe. These owls are non-migratory and reside near grasslands, marshes, deserts, forests, the open plains, and even in busy cities. They nest in...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 12, 2020 | Feature Articles
Gardeners, horticulturists, botanists, nature lovers have different definitions of which plants are considered native, invasive, and noxious, but there exist some general conclusions about which flora belong where. One aspect of a native plant is that it...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 10, 2020 | Native animals, Science Communications
The Pacific Northwest supports biodiverse and rich ecosystems, but without a unique group of fish these habitats would not be the same. Over 137 species rely on the lifecycle of mighty Pacific salmon. Each of the...
by Shadow Habitat | Oct 23, 2020 | Goings on at SHADOW
How can mushrooms help restore the forest at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve? The Pacific Northwest is a great place to enjoy beautiful and varied fruiting bodies of fungi, or mushrooms, scattered about the mossy forest floor. What many people don’t know is that...
by Shadow Habitat | Oct 23, 2020 | Science Communications
As temperatures begin to cool and the days get shorter, leaves on deciduous trees begin to change colors. But why? There are several hypotheses for this phenomenon, but it is likely a chemical reaction that is triggered by the amount of daylight the plant is receiving...
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