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 | May 9, 2019 | Native plants
Roundleaf Sundew – Drosera rotundifolia The roundleaf sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is wonderful carnivorous wetland-loving plant species. Unlike most other plants, the sundew derives most of its nutrients from breaking down insects, instead of retrieving...
by Shadow Habitat | May 9, 2019 | Native animals
Stellar’s jay – Cyanocitta stelleri If you’ve spent some time outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, you have most likely come across a Steller’s jay. Common residents along the northwest coast, Steller’s jays...
by Shadow Habitat | May 9, 2019 | Feature Articles, News
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. ...
by Joy Stewart | May 9, 2019 | News
Tomorrow, May 8th, is your last chance to GiveBIG for SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! GiveBIG is a statewide wide celebration of community giving. This year, we are asking you to contribute to SHADOW so that we may continue our work in preserving the...
by Shadow Habitat | May 9, 2019 | Feature Articles
Have you ever had a hectic day and headed straight on a nature walk to clear your mind? It is a common and excellent habit to seek nature when you are feeling down or disconnected from yourself or others. There is a lot of evidence to support that a connection to the...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 17, 2019 | News
American black bear – Ursus americanus The Pacific Northwest isn’t home to alligators or giant deadly snakes, but a majestic predator found here is a bear. With long ears, dark eyes, short tail, black fur, black bears are the most familiar bear in North...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 13, 2019 | News
Salmonberry – Rupus spectabilis It’s the time of year where the pink 5-petaled flowers of our native Salmonberry herald in the start of spring! Salmonberry is a common understory shrub found in a range of habitats here in the Pacific Northwest. From bogs...
by Shadow Habitat | Apr 11, 2019 | Feature Articles
Wetlands are very important ecosystems; they help filter water and mitigate flooding. There are four general types of wetlands in the United States; marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens. Similar to bogs, fens are a type of peatland...
by Joy Stewart | Apr 11, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW, News
Thanks to our volunteers, donors, and community, SHADOW’s boardwalk has been repaired! The boardwalk is once again open for the public to enjoy just in time for Spring. We hope you will come out for a visit soon to see all our beautiful native...
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