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 | Jun 11, 2020 | Local environmentalism
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...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 17, 2019 | Local environmentalism
If you have ever visited SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve, chances are that you’ve probably seen the Shadow Lake Bog. As you may know, a bog is a wetland habitat that is characterized by spongy ground that consists of partially decaying plant debris called peat....
by Joy Stewart | Mar 20, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism
Yellow Archangel – Lamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow archangel is a beautiful plant with vibrant yellow flowers that is unfortunately an escaped ornamental flower. Archangel spreads quickly on the forest floor and overwhelms the native vegetation. Once the native...
by Joy Stewart | Jan 17, 2019 | Local environmentalism, Wetlands
When taking a walk around the grounds at SHADOW’s office and Richter Education Center, it’s easy to forget that this wooded area used to be a garbage dump. All the beautiful snowberry, Nootka Rose, and other shrubs and groundcover were planted by...
by Joy Stewart | Dec 14, 2018 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism
2018 held some memorable community events that we will cherish for years to come. In May, we kicked off strong with Art in the Open Air. Local artists came to be inspired by the beauty that is SHADOW, creating varied forms of art right on the grounds! The...
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