Community Class

Join us at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve to learn sustainable hiking ethics through an open discussion and then practice by taking part in fun activities in our Upland Trail System. Learn to protect and enjoy your world responsibly starting on your local trails. Must be registered for this class to attend, limited spots available!  This event will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Plan and prepare – come with weather appropriate clothes […]

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND! Need to refresh or get some relaxation? Join Jules Hepp, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, for a two-hour Forest Therapy session at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve.   This Forest Therapy session will teach & encourage you to walk in the forest at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. These walks are slow-paced and generally cover less […]

Registration is Required Learn the basics of how to identify different types of mushrooms and other fungi found in Washington state. This webinar style virtual class will cover classifications of fungi, basic mushroom identification, and interesting facts about the weird world of fungi.   Suggested participation fee $5.00 - Pay Here! 

Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and Sasha Hendricks from the Cougar Mountain Zoo on Thursday, February 11 6:30 to 8:30 pm for a virtual talk about Washington’s large carnivores. You'll learn about our wonderful, local carnivores and the state of co-existing with large carnivores like cougars, wolves, and bears.  Registration for this class is CLOSED.   

Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage & join SHADOW on Zoom for our virtual Sip & Showcase on Saturday, February 27th, from 10 to 11 am. Learn about what’s happening at SHADOW, new education offerings, and upcoming volunteer opportunities at the Nature Preserve.   We’ll chat with you about what noxious weeds to watch out for and how you can safely live around wildlife in our area. Don’t miss this opportunity to relax, sip some coffee […]

Join us in celebrating World Water Day by learning about the magic of water through easy, at-home experiments. This family friendly class will take place virtually, via Zoom, where you will learn the basics of being mad water scientists while learning about the characteristics of water, the water cycle, and watersheds!   *This class will walk you through simple, hands-on experiments that can be done with common […]

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Come and learn which native plants are perfect to use in your home landscaping and gardening! This course will take place in SHADOW’s native plant garden, and will cover the basics of plant ID, gardening techniques, and plants that can benefit wildlife. At the end of the course, you’ll get to pot a native plant to take home with you.  *This […]

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join us for an enlightening morning in SHADOW’s bog and learn the basics of birding! This family friendly class will walk you through the basics of binocular use, bird ID, and other tools to help you better observe the birds around you.    *This is an event for all ages, children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.  There is a $5 suggest program fee […]

CLASS CANCELLED Grab your hiking boots, hand lenses, and binoculars and join us in learning how to be wildlife detectives at SHADOW! This family friendly class will cover the basics of identifying animal tracks, and how to investigate other clues to figure out what types of animals live in this area.   

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join us at this wildlife themed felting workshop. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create an animal from nature, using felt! Must be registered to participate in this class, spots are limited!  No prior felting experience necessary. Materials and tools will be provided.     There is a $10 suggested program fee per person for this class. All program fee donations […]