Guided Nature Walk: Great Backyard Bird Count

Guided Nature Walk: Great Backyard Bird Count

Birds are one wildlife sighting we often take for granted, but birders have long known the excitement of discovery and the beauty of common species we don’t often stop to observe. Join the naturalists on a guided walk in the mossy woods of Shadow to learn about...
Guided Nature Walk: Winter Plant Identification

Guided Nature Walk: Winter Plant Identification

Learning the names of plants gives you a completely different lens while walking in the woods. It is almost a mindfulness practice in how it can take your mind off every day worries. Winter is an underrated time of year to begin or improve your plant identification...
Backyard Bat Conservation! Bat Activity Trends

Backyard Bat Conservation! Bat Activity Trends

Got bats?  We do, and we couldn’t be happier!  Did you know that Washington State has 15 of the 47 species of bats found in the US?  Here at SHADOW we have been able to document that 8 of those species call our habitats home! Want to find out how you can help...
Sustainable Holiday Ideas

Sustainable Holiday Ideas

The season of holiday cheer is here!  Whether you’re decorating your tree, sharing a Kwanzaa feast, dreaming of next year’s Hanukkah, or celebrating other winter solstice or cultural traditions meaningful to you, we hope the season is filled with love and...