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 […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Wildfire season is right around the corner, and SHADOW invites you to join us for an evening to learn about the ecology, safety and prevention of wildfires in Washington State. This lecture will be led by James Dickinson, Regional Fire Ecologist for the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests with the Bureau of Land Management. There is a $5 […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us for some fun in the sun learning about the science behind water! You will get to investigate the different properties of water through hands-on experiments and discover the importance water plays in shaping the Nature Preserve ecosystem. *This is an event for all ages, children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. There is a $5 suggest program fee per person […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Do you love birds? Join us for an action-packed afternoon with raptor specialist, Craig Moran. You’ll learn about how raptors survive in the wild, the importance of raptors to our environment, and the status of ferruginous hawks in Washington State. *This is an event for all ages, children under 16 should be accompanied […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come and learn about sustainable hiking practices with SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! We will discuss environmental ethics, Leave No Trace principles, tips on how to make your time spent outdoors more sustainable, and resources on how to learn more. *This is an event for all ages, children under 16 should be accompanied by […]
Happy Independence Day! We hope your celebrations are joyous and nature filled! SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's trails, the Richter Education Center, and office will be closed in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Friday.
