Introduction to Backyard Birds

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

  Who's that bird in your backyard? Learn to observe and identify common birds of Western Washington. Join the president of the Rainier Audubon Society for an informative morning full of fun! Hear about the biology of local birds, learn to identify those that commonly visit backyard feeders, and discover what you can do to […]

Save the Frogs Eco-Fest

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

  Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and the Woodland Park Zoo to explore the wonder of amphibians and learn what you can do to protect them and their habitats. Amphibians are the least understood land vertebrate, but are a critical part of the ecosystem. Play froggy games, participate in froggy crafts, and view SHADOW's own […]

Indigenous Peoples, Native Plants, and Peatlands

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

  Join the Snoqualmie Tribe to learn about traditional uses of the native plants commonly found in bogs! Hear about the unique land-management strategies of the Snoqualmie People and how peatlands were historically utilized, then take a guided walk through the Nature Preserve with tribal staff. This one-of- a-kind event brings together the unique habitats […]