by Shadow Habitat | Apr 11, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW
If you have ever taken a stroll to the end of SHADOW’s boardwalk and looked out beyond the trees from the boardwalk deck, there is a good chance you were looking towards a parcel of land that was not owned or managed by SHADOW, until now. We are pleased...
by Joy Stewart | Mar 28, 2019 | Native animals
Anna’s Hummingbird – Calypte anna Have you been lucky enough to spot a hummingbird this winter? Only one species over-winters here in the Puget Sound area, and that’s the Anna’s hummingbird. These birds are bronze-green above and gray...
by Joy Stewart | Mar 24, 2019 | Native plants
Evergreen Violet – Viola sempervirens Striking and small, the evergreen violet often goes unnoticed. This tiny plant loves to grow very low to the ground usually only 2-3 inches high. The petals range from only 7 to 10 millimeters long; that’s not even...
by Joy Stewart | Mar 21, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW
Last August, thanks to a grant from our partners at 4Culture, SHADOW brought on Gabi Esparza to complete a heritage project. This season, her work will be immortalized in the form of 12 new signs on the Boardwalk trail. These signs highlight native plants found at...
by Joy Stewart | Mar 20, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW, Local environmentalism
Yellow Archangel – Lamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow archangel is a beautiful plant with vibrant yellow flowers that is unfortunately an escaped ornamental flower. Archangel spreads quickly on the forest floor and overwhelms the native vegetation. Once the native...
by Joy Stewart | Mar 14, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW
The Boardwalk Trail is an essential part of SHADOW’s grounds and mission as it is the only way visitors can view the bog. This trail is extremely important for SHADOW’s education programs, there are over 1,000 local students scheduled to tour Shadow Lake...
by Joy Stewart | Feb 27, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW, News
Hello SHADOW Community, My last day at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve was Friday, February 15th. As I look forward to the next phase of my life, which involves a pivot away from the beautiful forests of the Pacific Northwest, I am grateful to be leaving the Nature...
by Joy Stewart | Feb 26, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW, News
As SHADOW transitions in staff, we are delighted to announce our new Operations Manager, Joy. She has a strong passion for preservation and conservation. She developed her love for the outdoors and nature while taking ecology courses as an undergraduate student. Joy...
by Joy Stewart | Feb 25, 2019 | Native animals
Northern Spotted Owl – Strix occidentalis caurina If you are lucky enough to notice a chocolate brown, medium sized owl with dark eyes, you may have spotted this nocturnal creature. Classified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as threatened, these...
by Joy Stewart | Feb 25, 2019 | Goings on at SHADOW, News
In January of 2018, SHADOW began a large restoration project in our Uplands property. This particular plot had been logged in the early 1990’s. After this logging, not much was done with the property, which meant it needed a lot of help! We are now ready to move...
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