This walking tour will highlight stand re-generation, invasive species management, succession forestry, and managing stands for wildlife value. After the tour, join Nature Preserve staff in a walk through our 5,000-year-old peat bog.
Join us at the Nature Preserve this summer for environmental science fun! Let your child experience the wonders of outdoor learning as they discover their natural world. Students will explore the importance of clean, healthy water; discover the wonder of wetlands; and explore the amazing amphibians native to Western Washington! Register HERE
Celebrate the end of summer in style at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve; join us for an evening of songs, games, and camp-out fun! Roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories and take a twilight tour of our 5,000-year-old peat bog. Register HERE
Artist (left) pictured with her work (right): Brenda Chrystie This Spring, SHADOW will once again host an event aimed at showcasing the talents of local artists and inspiring creativity through the wild spaces of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. This artist-in-action event invites artists and art enthusiasts alike to tour the grounds and create art in the […]
Saturday, June 23rd from 4 – 6 pm at SHADOW Just two days after the Summer Solstice, join us for twilight at the bog, as we celebrate all things local! Enjoy multi-cultural hors d'oeuvres, jazz, and bog-cocktails. View SHADOW's Summer Art Exhibition and meet the artists. Hear stories from a teacher, a land manager, and […]
Why Volunteers are needed to survey small lakes for new populations of aquatic noxious weeds . Detecting these weeds early allows us to stop them before they get entrenched. What Free training to learn: How to identify aquatic weeds and native plants How to do a lake survey and submit data How fun it is […]
Event Cancelled We are sorry to announce that due to the low forecast of rain we have decided to cancel the Family Campfire Night in May so as to not risk any potential sparks causing a fire in the preserve. We are planning other summer activities that can be done in lieu of a campfire […]
The art of forest bathing is the art of connecting with nature through our senses. All we have to do is accept the invitation. Engage mindfully with the world around you on one of SHADOW's beautiful upland trails on a two hour guided Forest Therapy Nature Walk experience with our new partner Cascadia Forest Therapy! […]
Got bats? We do, and we couldn't be happier! Did you know that Washington State has 15 of the 47 species of bats found in the US? Here at SHADOW we have been able to document that 8 of those species call our habitats home! Want to find out how you can help bat populations […]
Connect with yourself and nature in this science-backed practice that encourages you to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with the natural world. Highly trained forest bathing guide will lead you through moments of stillness, their cues help you stay present, notice details, and truly immerse yourself in nature. It’s about being present, breathing in the […]