Virtual Summer Fundraiser
2020-06-27 | WA, United States
Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve for our “Virtual” Annual Summer Fundraiser.
To learn more about how you can help preserve habitat & register: CLICK HERE.

Sustainable Hiking Practices
2020-07-18 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Join us at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve to learn sustainable hiking ethics through an open discussion and then practice by taking part in fun activities in our Upland Trail System. Learn to protect and enjoy your world responsibly starting on your local trails. Must be registered for this class to attend, limited spots available!
This event will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Plan and prepare – come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.
There is a suggested donation of $10 for this event. Donations help SHADOW continue to provide educational experiences to our community, CLICK HERE to make a contribution.

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Family Trivia Night (Virtual)
2020-07-24 18:00 - 19:30
Work in a team with your family to beat the clock! Join SHADOW’s Restoration and Education Manager for a family friendly virtual trivia night on Zoom. You & your family will answer fun science and nature related questions for a chance to win a prize! You must be registered to take part in this event; spots are limited.
There is a suggested donation of $10 per household for this event. Donations help SHADOW continue providing fun, educational opportunities to our community. Click Here to make a contribution.
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(CANCELLED) Forest Therapy
2020-08-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND!
Need to refresh or get some relaxation? Join Jules Hepp, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, for a two-hour Forest Therapy session at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve.
This Forest Therapy session will teach & encourage you to walk in the forest at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. These walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail.
This class has a registration fee of $20; pay at the door or Click Here to pay now. Please be sure to also register for the event below, spots are limited.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Frolic Week
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-29
SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve will be hosting Frolic Week in place of our Annual in-person Frog Frolic.
Frolic Week will have a variety of virtual & self-guided activities occurring at the Nature Preserve starting August 24th through August 29th. Go to the FROLIC WEEK event page to learn more and see how you can participate!

Art in Nature: Block Printing
2020-09-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION CLOSED!
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND!
Join us at this one of a kind, nature themed Block Printing Workshop. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a design on paper, transfer your image on to a soft carving block (not the linoleum or wood block that are tougher for beginners), carve your block using a linocut tool, and print your design! Must be registered to participate in this class, spots are limited!
No prior drawing or printing experience necessary. Materials and tools will be provided.
There is a $20 suggested donation for this class. Donations help cover the cost of supplies & help SHADOW continue to provide educational opportunities to our community. Click Here to make a contribution.

Family Trivia Night - Spooky Nature Edition
2020-10-23 18:00 - 19:30
Registration is Closed!
Kick-off the Halloween festivities early with SHADOW at our spooky nature edition of Family Trivia Night. Join in with your household to compete against others and answers questions about some of the “spooky”, night prowling, and slimy things found in nature. This event is virtual and hosted using Zoom.
Trivia question difficulty will vary, this event is designed for families & households with various age ranges (youth and adults). Winning household will receive a $25.00 gift card to Farrelli’s Pizza!
Suggested donation $10.00 per household – Donate Here!

Halloween Happy Hour & Trivia Night
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:30
Registration is Required
Join SHADOW for our first ever 21+ Halloween Happy Hour & Trivia Night on Zoom! Grab a glass of your favorite fall cocktail (or mocktail) and compete against others during our spooky, creepy critter themed trivia. You can participate individually or get a small group of friends together to work as a team. Costumes encouraged!
Trivia winners will receive a $25.00 Darden Restaurants gift card, which can be used at any Darden restaurant.

Fungi Identification for Beginners
2020-11-12 18:30 - 20:30
Registration is Required
Learn the basics of how to identify different types of mushrooms and other fungi found in Washington state. This webinar style virtual class will cover classifications of fungi, basic mushroom identification, and interesting facts about the weird world of fungi.
Suggested participation fee $5.00 – Pay Here!

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Washington's Carnivores (Virtual)
2021-02-11 18:30 - 20:30
Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and Sasha Hendricks from the Cougar Mountain Zoo on Thursday, February 11 6:30 to 8:30 pm for a virtual talk about Washington’s large carnivores. You’ll learn about our wonderful, local carnivores and the state of co-existing with large carnivores like cougars, wolves, and bears.
Registration for this class is CLOSED.

Sip & Showcase (Virtual)
2021-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage & join SHADOW on Zoom for our virtual Sip & Showcase on Saturday, February 27th, from 10 to 11 am. Learn about what’s happening at SHADOW, new education offerings, and upcoming volunteer opportunities at the Nature Preserve.
We’ll chat with you about what noxious weeds to watch out for and how you can safely live around wildlife in our area. Don’t miss this opportunity to relax, sip some coffee and get to know SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. And best of all, we’ll have some fun opportunities to win prizes!
Registration is required, a link to the Zoom class will be sent out the day before the event to all event registrants.

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Water Wizards 101 (Virtual)
2021-03-19 17:30 - 19:30
Join us in celebrating World Water Day by learning about the magic of water through easy, at-home experiments. This family friendly class will take place virtually, via Zoom, where you will learn the basics of being mad water scientists while learning about the characteristics of water, the water cycle, and watersheds!
*This class will walk you through simple, hands-on experiments that can be done with common materials found around your home.
Registration is required, a link to the Zoom class will be sent out the day before the event to all event registrants.
Help SHADOW continue our Community Class Program by making a suggested contribution to this program. Suggested participation fee $5.00 – Pay Here!

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Guided Nature Walk: Water
2021-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Explore the beauty of the Nature Preserve with a guide and learn more about the habitats of SHADOW. During this guided nature walk we will discover the role water plays at the Nature Preserve. We will discuss how important water is to the bog and how it connects beyond SHADOW to other ecosystems.
All event attendees must be registered in advance to attend. All attendees, of appropriate age, MUST wear a face covering to attend.

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Guided Nature Walk: Earth Day
2021-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Come help us celebrate Earth Day and explore the beautiful trails found at SHADOW on this guided tour! Use this day as an excuse to get outdoors and appreciate the natural world around us!
Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Gardening with Native Plants
2021-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Come and learn which native plants are perfect to use in your home landscaping and gardening! This course will take place in SHADOW’s native plant garden, and will cover the basics of plant ID, gardening techniques, and plants that can benefit wildlife. At the end of the course, you’ll get to pot a native plant to take home with you.
*This is an event for all ages, children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
There is a $5 suggest program fee per person for this class. All program fee donations help continue SHADOW’s Community Class Program and supports education at the Nature Preserve! CLICK HERE to make a contribution.

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Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
2021-04-24 10:00 - 15:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Join us in celebrating Earth Day by hiking along SHADOW’s upland trail system to discover facts and clues about the natural world around us. This family friendly scavenger hunt will challenge you to work together as a group to uncover fun facts about our environment and think about ways you can help conserve and protect the natural world around us.
You must secure a reserved time slot to participate. Limited number of families/groups are allowed at a time. Each time slot is good for one household or group of 6 or less.
*This is an event for all ages, children 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult. All event attendees must wear a face covering.
Reserve your scavenger hunt time below:

Guided Nature Walk: Bird Behavior
2021-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Birding for Beginners
2021-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 per person for this class. All program fee donations help continue SHADOW’s Community Class Program and supports education at the Nature Preserve! CLICK HERE to make a contribution.

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Wildlife Detectives: Tracking 101
2021-05-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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.

Guided Nature Walk: Wild Fruits
2021-06-11 10:00 - 23:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Art & Nature: Felting Workshop
2021-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 help continue SHADOW’s Community Class Program and supports education at the Nature Preserve! CLICK HERE to make a contribution.

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Guided Nature Walk: Sustainable Hiking
2021-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Guided Nature Walk: Bog Biodiversity
2021-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Summer Bug Bonanza Event
2021-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 all ages, children 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
There is a $5 suggest program fee per person for this event. All program fees help continue SHADOW’s Education Program activities and supports education at the Nature Preserve. CLICK HERE to pay the suggested program fee.

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Virtual Wildfire Ecology Class
2021-07-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 suggest program fee per person for this class. All program fee donations help continue SHADOW’s Community Class Program and supports education at the Nature Preserve. CLICK HERE to pay the suggested program fee.

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Guided Nature Walk: Pollinators
2021-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Guided Nature Walk: Nature Connections
2021-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and learn about the importance of connecting to the nature around us.
Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for people of all ages. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Water Wizards
2021-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us for some fun in the sun learning about the science behind water! You will get to investigate the different properties of water through hands-on experiments and discover the importance water plays in shaping the Nature Preserve ecosystem.
*This is an event for all ages, children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
There is a $5 suggest program fee per person for this class. All program fee donations help continue SHADOW’s Community Class Program and supports education at the Nature Preserve! CLICK HERE to pay the suggested program fee.

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Guided Nature Walk: Wildfire Ecology
2021-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTERATION REQUIRED
Join us for an evening stroll and learn about the history of wildfire in the Pacific Northwest, and what you can do to prevent wildfires.
Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for people of all ages. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Frog Frolic 2021
2021-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
The Frog Frolic is back this year! SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s annual community festival and longest running tradition will feature music, crafts & activities, games, a bog scavenger hunt and more. We hope that you can join us!
This event is free and open to the public; no registration is required.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
