Ongoing Projects

Presently, SHADOW’s primary focus is acquiring the land adjacent to the present property. The acquisition project consists of the purchase of the peat bog, wetland, and forested properties adjacent to the more than 20 acres already protected by SHADOW. This property is threatened by residential development, which would seriously compromise the quality of the water available for the lake and bog system. Some of this land is in pristine condition and provides excellent nesting sites.

At the same time, SHADOW pursues activities to heighten awareness of the bog and the ecological issues surrounding it. These activities include educational tours, presentations to local organizations, making the interpretive center available to groups for presentations and meetings, and an annual celebration, the Frog Frolic. Another of SHADOW’s projects revolves around restoring and maintaining the land already under protection.