by Joy Stewart | Oct 12, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW
At this year’s Frog Frolic, we asked you to make the pledge to extend SHADOW’s famous Boardwalk Trail. Thanks to your generous support, we are now closer to our goal than ever! Witness the progress first hand and put your stamp on our new trail –...
by Joy Stewart | Jul 28, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW, Wetlands
Wetlands, like Shadow Lake Bog, expand and contract annually in response to our rain patterns. With the drier weather, the bog has been contracting – giving up its water to the surrounding areas and keeping our neighborhood green and growing, despite the summer heat....
by Joy Stewart | May 5, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW
As part of Next Generation Science Standards of Washington State, all fourth graders learn about the processes that shape the surface of the earth. This month, fourth graders from the Tahoma School District are taking this requirement out of the classroom to see the...
by Joy Stewart | May 5, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW
Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide to lead you through the diverse ecology represented at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 28, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism
This winter, SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve hosted a Wilderness Adventure, field trip in partnership with the Woodland Park Zoo. The students and teacher were particularly concerned about the plight of amphibians and sought out SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve as a leader in...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 28, 2017 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism, Native plants
Survey of culturally significant trees What do trees mean in your life? Can you think of any trees in South King County that are particularly significant in your memory? Have you ever used a distinct tree as a landmark? In the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed...
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