by Shadow Habitat | Mar 15, 2021 | Science Communications, Wetlands
Wetlands are sometimes referred to as the kidneys of the landscape because they function as the receivers of waste and filters of water from both natural and human sources. Different types of wetlands provide a wide range of ecosystem services. Ecosystem...
by Shadow Habitat | Aug 5, 2019 | Feature Articles, Wetlands
SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve is home to several different habitats including a bog, a special type of wetland. Specifically, it is considered a peat bog, but what exactly is peat? Peat is a nutrient-rich soil that takes thousands of years to...
by Shadow Habitat | Jun 14, 2019 | Feature Articles, Wetlands
In the world of conservation, people work tirelessly to restore and promote healthy environments, but how can we ensure that the land we all love will be enjoyed by generations to come? Landowners specifically, have a powerful tool to do this called a...
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 | Sep 3, 2018 | News, Wetlands
Could a drainage ditch once again be a bog? Bogs and mires are viewed as places of mystery and peace in Estonian heritage. Estonia is home to some of the world’s oldest bogs and peatlands and they make up a fifth of this country’s mainland. About a...
by Joy Stewart | May 24, 2018 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism, Wetlands
We are happy to announce that Shadow Lake Bog will be included in a study that is a partnership of the EPA, Washington Natural Heritage Program (NHP), and Colorado State University. Ecologists will study Shadow Lake Bog as well as 11 other bogs to determine what...
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