SHADOW’s Mission Makeover

SHADOW’s Mission Makeover

After much consideration and thoughtful discussions, we are so delighted to announce that SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve has a new mission!   Our Mission:  SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve acquires and restores critical lands to permanently protect and steward dwindling...
Protecting and Preserving since 1995

Protecting and Preserving since 1995

SHADOW (Save Habitat And Diversity of Wetlands) started out with just two individuals, Max and Erin Prinsen, determined to make a difference in their community. In 1995, Max and Erin purchased a 18.5-acre forested lot next to their home that was being used as an...
Native Plant of the Month: Pacific madrone

Native Plant of the Month: Pacific madrone

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

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...