Guided Nature Walk: Amphibians
2024-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Join us for a guided nature walk in Shadow’s wetlands. Learn about the tips and tricks to find and identify some of the awesome amphibians at Shadow Lake Nature preserve while we Celebrate National Amphibian Week!
Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation, but the path is uneven or uphill in some places.
This is a free event, but please consider making a donation to help support our education and restoration efforts!

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Felting Bog Mushrooms with PNW Biology
2024-06-29 13:00 - 16:00
Are you captivated by the hidden world of fungi? Do you yearn to explore bog habitats and create whimsical mushroom masterpieces? Look no further!
Begin your day with a guided tour of our unique 10,000-year-old peat bog. Our skilled naturalists will immerse you in the science behind bogs—discover how these enchanting wetland ecosystems support diverse life forms, including fascinating fungi.
After exploring the bog habitat, you’ll be brimming with inspiration! Join our felting workshop, led by specialist Dr. Alison Webb, a Shadow board member and founder of Pacific Northwest Biology. Dr. Webb will provide step-by-step instructions on needle felting techniques, allowing you to sculpt your very own Amanita mushroom. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience in needle felting, this workshop promises a delightful blend of art, science, and nature. All supplies are included. This workshop is best for teens and adults.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now! This workshop is intended for teens and adults. Explore more pictures of felted mushroom creations and find information about PNW Biology programs at www.pnwbiology.com.

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Guided Forest Meditation
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00
Come forest bathe with our partners at Cascadia Forest Therapy on August 24th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this practice is similar to meditation, but instead of sitting quietly, you will use all of your senses to explore your environment. Observing the nature preserve by breathing in the fresh air, feeling the dirt beneath you, or having a fern frond brush against you can have lasting effects on your stress level and ability to stay in the moment. Previous participants were surprised at how impactful they found this experience even as a first-timer. You will be guided through a series of “invitations” or elements in nature to focus on which will allow your mind to relax and stay more in the moment. Each session ends with sharing tea with the other participants; a chance to share what you experience in a welcoming environment. Learn more about forest bathing HERE.

Admission is priced at either $35 or $50 to ensure accessibility, while also fairly compensating our partners; pay what feels right for you. Please note that we need at least 7 participants to host this event. We will send an email the week before to confirm.

What Previous Participants Say

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“I felt connected to this place and my tree.”

-10th grade student after participating with her class

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“The leader was very respectful of everyone and allowed everyone to choose how to participate in the mindfulness… gave space to individuals to make their own path.”

– Mountaineer after participating in a mindful restoration project at SHADOW

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“I left feeling refreshed…”

– Mountaineer after participating in mindful restoration at SHADOW

Guided Nature Walk: All Things Bog
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00
This is one of our favorite times of year to walk the Bog Trail. Mosses expand after months of dehydration, mushrooms abound, and the leaves are starting to turn. On this guided nature walk we will talk about all things bog; how they form, their unique plants, and the role of bogs in protecting environmental health. Bring your bog questions and general curiosity! This program will be most interesting for adults and older kids (aged 14+), and will take place rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather.
This is a free event, but please consider making a donation to help support our education and restoration work!

Guided Nature Walk: Fall Forest Fungi
2024-10-18 13:00 - 14:00
A beautiful rainy fall is a mushroom enthusiast’s dream! Join fungi enthusiast Cecilia for an exploration of mushrooms visible from our trails. Understanding how to identify and differentiate mushrooms is an important part of staying safe while foraging. This guided nature walk will be fun for beginners and mycophiles interested in sharing their knowledge with a group.
Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation, but the path is uneven or uphill in some places.
Although this is a free event, we always welcome donations to help support our education and restoration efforts.
At Shadow we ask that you leave organic materials where you find them. Our wildlife needs all the resources that the forest provides!

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Guided Nature Walk: Halloween Haunted Bog Tour
2024-10-25 16:00 - 17:00
In pop culture, bogs are a misunderstood and often feared ecosystem. Low hanging fog, mysterious lights, and even undead-looking bodies have led to a long history of creepy stories about these wetland ecosystems. There will be no jump scares on this haunted bog tour, just the fun and spooky facts about bogs across the world. This tour will be good for kids and adults, costumes are welcome!
Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation, but the path is uneven in some places.
Although this is a free event, we always welcome donations to help support our education and restoration efforts.
At Shadow we ask that you leave organic materials where you find them: including leaves, moss, and fungi . Our wildlife needs all the resources that the forest provides!

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Guided Nature Walk: Extremophile Plants
2024-11-08 13:00 - 14:00
Did you know that Bog Labrador Tea, (one of the staff favorite bog plants visible from the Shadow boardwalk) is a plant often found in the arctic tundra? Why is it that you find so-called bog plants on the tops of mountains and in the far reaches of the arctic tundra? We will talk about the similarities between these ecosystems, and what makes them such extreme places to be a plant.
Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation, but the path is uneven in some places.
Although this is a free event, we always welcome donations to help support our education and restoration efforts.
At SHADOW we ask that you leave organic materials where you find them: including leaves, moss, and fungi. Our wildlife needs all the resources that the forest provides!

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“Uplands Guided Nature Walk” Bursting into Bloom!
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00
Enjoy a 60-minute guided nature walk within the beautiful upland trails of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve with resident biologist Olivia Cavalluzzi. Investigate the native plants in different forest successional stages and see what wildlife we can find along the way!

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