REGISTRATION REQUIRED Celebrate rare trees in the SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve bog. Go on a short, guided walk and then return to the learning center for an activity. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Registration here for the event!
Due to a family emergency, we are unable to host this event. Do you have questions and want to learn more about how climate change is affecting our region? Join us at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve for a special interactive presentation about climate science with retired polar scientist and high school science educator Esther Muñoz. […]
Before the days get too much shorter please join us here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve to observe some of our marvelous and mysterious native bat species. We are partnering with the Woodland Park Zoo to host their ongoing summer Bat Activity Trends citizen science program. Zoo representatives will give an informational presentation about the […]
FREE EVENT - REGISTRATION REQUIRED This class is currently full. Use the registration link below if you would like to be added to the waitlist. Join us for a family-friendly workshop where we will learn about several reptiles that live in Washington state. We will talk about major groups of reptiles, introduce scientific terms, learn […]
Come learn about the key role that beavers play in promoting wetlands from Abby Vogelsang as we start our 2023 community lecture series! Hot cocoa and water will be provided! Abby is a passionate environmentalist and an advocate for wildlife. She previously served as a beaver restoration technician in Leavenworth, Washington for Trout Unlimited. Abby has […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED This is a FREE workshop for formal and informal educators and facilitated in partnership with Pilchuck Audubon Society! Flying WILD is an all-subject curriculum developed by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. It offers practical hands-on classroom and outdoor field investigations, connecting real-world experiences in bird biology, conservation, and natural history. Educators […]
Come learn about conservation in action as we welcome Joe Rocchio for the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! Joe manages the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Program. A program that catalogues the plants, animals, and ecosystems of Washington and prioritizes their conservation needs, helping guide land use decisions and conservation […]
FREE EVENT – REGISTRATION REQUIRED Once again it is time for one of our most popular events! Come join us at SHADOW to enjoy our Bat Conservation & Box Building Class. We teaming up with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The event will start off with information about bat biology, identification, and conservation from […]
Join SHADOW, King Conservation District, Firewise Communities & Local Fire Departments to learn about the FIREWISE for the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! You will learn about the best ways to prevent wildfire damage to your home and property and landowner incentive programs for doing so! Hot cocoa and water will be […]
Join us in the Richter Education Center learn about the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) with Megan Kim. It offers an incentive to preserve open space on private property in King County by providing a tax reduction. PBRS is based on a point system. Points are assigned to each qualifying resource category. See if your […]