Latest Past Events

Native Plants! Ecology, Gardening, and Landscaping!

Join us to learn the basics and benefits of gardening with native plants at our free Community Class! Led by expert Lynn Putnam, learn to identify, incorporate, and care for native plants.  Ecological Gardening What is ecological gardening and why do it? Bring your curiosity and interest in gardening to a talk and video that […]

Community Stewardship Day – Adopt-A-Road

Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s restoration team for Adopt-A-Road Community Stewardship Day!  We are looking for help to help us clean litter off of our roadways ditches that lead into SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and the surrounding community. This stewardship is 18+ only and will earn 5 volunteer hours to account for the individual's training. […]

Bird Nerds: Avian Ecology and Monitoring

Join us to nerd about birds and get an introduction to Ornithology at our free Community Class! Birds are a great way to get started in ecology, with observation being accessible no matter your setting. Learn about birds, tips of identifications, bird songs, and surveying techniques. Participants will get hands on surveying experience, tips for […]