Explore the beauty of our Preserve with volunteer Ryan Balkcom as he delves into the marvelous minutia of lichens and mosses! Much of the biodiversity in our bog belongs to these secretive organisms, both members of the group called cryptogams (meaning hidden reproduction due to their lack of seeds). Maybe you know a bit already about […]
Registration Required SHADOW will be participating in this years Great Backyard Bird Count put on by Cornell Lab, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. If you want to participate in an international citizen science event to help identify birds for the count register for this FREE EVENT using the link below. Bring binoculars if you have […]
Come learn about the key role that beavers play in promoting wetlands from Abby Vogelsang as we start our 2023 community lecture series! Hot cocoa and water will be provided! Abby is a passionate environmentalist and an advocate for wildlife. She previously served as a beaver restoration technician in Leavenworth, Washington for Trout Unlimited. Abby has […]
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.
