by Shadow Habitat | Mar 15, 2021 | News
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...
by Shadow Habitat | Mar 15, 2021 | Feature Articles
During the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, leaders from across the globe congregated to explore solutions to problems regarding the global water crisis. World leaders discussed the 2.2 billion people living without...
by Shadow Habitat | Feb 12, 2021 | Feature Articles
Years of research suggests that humans feel relaxed, happy, and even healthier while exposed to nature. Two hours per week of nature immersion alleviates stress. Spending time outdoors in a safe setting lowers blood pressure, enhances immune...
by Shadow Habitat | Feb 11, 2021 | Native plants
Mock orange – Philadelphus lewisiiMock orange is in the Hydrangea family and can be found in North America, from British Columbia down through California, and Idaho and Montana. While other varieties can be found throughout the world, 27 of these species are...
by Shadow Habitat | Feb 10, 2021 | Science Communications
Coastal habitats like marshes, coral reefs, and mangroves are threatened by urbanization and development. These habitats when intact provide not only recreation, but also fish production, protection from storms, intrinsic cultural values, and other...
by Shadow Habitat | Jan 13, 2021 | Native animals
Townsend’s mole – Sccapanus townsendiiWestern Washington Is home to the largest mole in North America, the Townsend’s mole (Scapanus townsendii). The Townsend’s Mole can be found west of the Cascade Mountains ranging from southern British Columbia...
by Shadow Habitat | Jan 12, 2021 | Science Communications
Noise pollution from vehicles, machinery, and construction impacts people and wildlife alike. Sound pollution can cause stress, nervous disorders, insomnia, increased blood pressure, and hypertension in humans. Research has also found that these noises interfere with...
by Shadow Habitat | Jan 12, 2021 | Goings on at SHADOW
At SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve, we work on projects involving ecological restoration. Ecological restoration is accelerating ecosystem recovery following damage, degradation, or destruction. We create conditions needed for plants and animals become healthy and...
by Shadow Habitat | Dec 20, 2020 | Feature Articles
As 2020 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to celebrate and thank the wonderful people who have made an impact volunteering with SHADOW this year. Our volunteer support is the backbone of our organization. We wouldn’t be where we are today without all the...
by Shadow Habitat | Dec 15, 2020 | Native plants
Snowberry – Symphoricarpus albusThere are approximately 15 species in the plant genus symphoricarpos (also known as snowberry or ghostberry). You’ll find common snowberry here in the Pacific Northwest. The distribution of snowberry can be found...
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