by Shadow Habitat | Aug 25, 2020 | Science Communications
At night, bats take over as pollinators and some plants rely on them to reproduce, but we don’t know everything about them. It may be commonly said that they carry rabies, but how many actually do? In a study by Jesse Bonwitt, Hanna Oltean, Misty Lang, Rochelle...
by Shadow Habitat | Aug 24, 2020 | Native plants
Dear fern – Blechnum spicantThe deer fern or Blechnum spicant (Greek for “spiked fern”) can be found in Europe, Japan, Northern Asia, and in the western part of the United States. In the U.S., it is commonly found from southern Alaska to California...
by Shadow Habitat | Aug 19, 2020 | Local environmentalism
Outdoor ethics constantly evolves with emerging research, but many basic principles for trail use remain the same. We ask that you follow these simple guidelines to the best of your abilities when visiting SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and other outdoor spaces. One less...
by Shadow Habitat | Jul 11, 2020 | Science Communications
While looking up into a tree, it’s nice to imagine that squirrels or birds call it their home, but where do animals truly nest? Individuals from Washington, Oregon, and even northern California have reported northern spotted owl (NSO) nest sightings in...
by Shadow Habitat | Jul 11, 2020 | Native animals
Western Tiger Swallowtail – Papilio rutulusThe western tiger swallowtail, a common butterfly, gets its name from its vibrant black and yellow wings that resemble tiger stripes. This species is found all the way from...
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