Guided Nature Walk: Owl Prowl!

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

The much anticipated Owl Prowl is back! Join local birder Joe Miles to learn about the owls that call Western Washington home, their biology, and how to make an owl call. Then set off on the grounds at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve after hours to practice your owl calls and see if we can entice […]

Nature inspired art: Block printing!

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

Have you been thinking about getting in touch with your artistic side? Learn to design your own prints which can be used to decorate clothing, posters, cards and more!

$15 – $25

Guided Nature Walk: Unique Plant Adaptations for Bog Living

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

Let’s explore the fascinating world of bog plants during a guided nature walk through the only sphagnum-hemlock peat bog under protection in our region. Peat bogs are a rare and extreme ecosystem that host a variety of plants you often don't see elsewhere, like the Rhododendron-related Bog Labrador Tea (pictured above). As we traverse the […]

Earth Day Event: Roadside Litter Cleanup for Shadow!

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

Help Shadow Lake Nature Preserve clean up litter from Peter Grubb Road this Earth Day. Event Details: Date: April 20, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21818 184th Ave SE, Renton, Wa 98058 Spend Earth Day and Shadow Lake Nature Preserve's 25th anniversary helping to clean up the 2 […]

Earth Day with SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve: Bickersons Brewhouse

Bickersons Brewhouse Renton 4710 NE 4th St #C105, Renton, United States

Join us at Bickersons Brewhouse in Renton for a special fundraiser benefiting SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Enjoy craft beer, trivia, and support conservation efforts! $1 per pint sold goes directly to support habitat restoration.

Guided Nature Walk: Bug Walk!

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

Did you know that one chickadee family brings between 390-570 caterpillars to their hatchlings per day? While most of us don’t get as excited to see a caterpillar as we might to spot an owl or eagle, these invaluable animals are responsible for supporting the wide web of animals that can be found in the […]

Herpetology & Nature- Based Learning For Educators

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

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled, check back in for more events soon! Join Alison Webb PhD, Program Director of Pacific Northwest Biology to learn about incorporating herpetology in youth education. Reptiles and amphibians play a critical role in the environment's health; incorporating them into a nature-based curriculum can be both valuable and exciting! This […]

$25

Guided Nature Walk: Amphibians

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 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 […]