This year make sure the chocolates you give your sweetheart won’t be the unintentional source of heartbreak. Much of the world’s chocolate supply is grown to fuel conflict, employ slave labor, or degrade the environment; leaving more of a bitter aftertaste than what...
Our new virtual Wilderness Adventure experiences for K-5 students are now available! These Wilderness Adventures are short, interactive videos accompanied with discussion questions and extracurricular activities. Virtual Wilderness Adventures are perfect for...
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...
Red-flowering currant – Ribes sanguineum A native Pacific Northwest shrub, the red-flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) grows along the coast in many different semi-shaded habitats, including mixed woodlands. The red-flowering currant can grow up to 13 feet...
The birds have been busy here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve this Spring! We have spotted many different species of birds utilizing the Nature Preserve for foraging and nesting. One tiny resident of SHADOW, Anna’s hummingbird, can be found in many areas of the...
Spring has sprung and we have an abundance of beautiful wildflowers at SHADOW to prove it! Along with the unpredictable showers and sun, this month you can find many different flowers appearing in all the diverse habitats that the Nature Preserve has to offer. ...
Happy Independence Day! We hope your celebrations are joyous and nature filled! SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's trails, the Richter Education Center, and office will be closed in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Friday.
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