REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Come join us on this guided tour as we appreciate and observe the variety of birds found at SHADOW including species like the pileated woodpecker and the Anna’s hummingbird! We’ll also discuss the foraging and nesting habits of birds. Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come with […]
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! Venture on a forest walk through SHADOW’s trails and discover the fruiting plants that can be found in a Washington forest ecosystem. Learn how these species depend on pollinators and forest creatures to survive. Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes […]
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! Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and learn about sustainable hiking practices. We’ll discuss leave no trace principles and how you can help protect our favorite native species while on the trail! Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Venture down the Boardwalk Trail and learn about the biodiversity of life in the Shadow Lake Bog! We’ll discuss the uniqueness of the variety of plants and animals who call the bog home. Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for people of all ages. Come with weather appropriate clothes and […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a fun evening investigating what life would be like as a bug living at the Nature Preserve. This family friendly event will challenge you to work together as a group to discover some of the different types of bugs living at the Nature Preserve, and how bugs have adapted to live in different ecosystems. *This is an event for […]
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 Enjoy an evening stroll through SHADOW’s Uplands discussing the importance of pollinators in our environment. We’ll walk through SHADOW’s Native Plant Garden and learn about some of the native plants who benefit pollinators that can be added to your yard at home! Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for people of all ages. […]
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.
