This will be a time for reflection as we move into the busy holiday season. Stroll along one of the nature preserve's trails with a naturalist guiding your one-hour walk. We will explore the flora and fauna of the preserve and learn about native wildflowers, fungi, birds, human history, and more. Guided Nature Walks are […]
Have you volunteered at SHADOW in 2018? If so, please join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the Education Center on December 1st. The Closing Work Party starts at 10 and Pizza will be here at noon. Join us for a time of friendship, gratitude, and celebration! We appreciate you! Work Party- […]
Winter is coming! How does the forest prepare? Stroll along one of the nature preserve's trails with a naturalist guiding your one-hour walk. We will explore the flora and fauna of the preserve and learn about native wildflowers, fungi, birds, human history, and more. Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or […]
Restoration Work Parties Work hard, have fun, and practice skills like building trail, removing invasive species, planting native plants, and caring for the Nature Preserve by joining our weekly Volunteer Work Parties! Work Party tasks change weekly and always include a walk through our 5,000-year-old bog. These events are held rain or shine so make […]
Come join us at SHADOW to enjoy our Bat Biology & Box Building Class. You will start off learning about bat biology, identification, and conservation. In the second half of the class, you will learn how YOU can help bat conservation in your own backyard by constructing your very own bat box to take home! Children under 15 years old must have a parent or guardian […]
Event Cancelled due to upcoming snow storm. Please join us at one of our future Restoration Work Parties! Restoration Work Parties Work hard, have fun, and practice skills like building trail, removing invasive species, planting native plants, and caring for the Nature Preserve by joining our weekly Volunteer Work Parties! Work Party tasks change weekly […]
Event Cancelled due to upcoming snow storm. Please join us at one of our future events! Join us for a chance to get to know SHADOW’s neighbors, volunteers, staff, and board. We will have information on our upcoming projects, community classes, and other news from around the Nature Preserve. We will be offering tours […]
Restoration Work Parties Work hard, have fun, and practice skills like building trail, removing invasive species, planting native plants, and caring for the Nature Preserve by joining our weekly Volunteer Work Parties! Work Party tasks change weekly and always include a walk through our 5,000-year-old bog. These events are held rain or shine so make […]
Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide and learn more about the history and habitats of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 […]
Restoration Work Parties Work hard, have fun, and practice skills like building trail, removing invasive species, planting native plants, and caring for the Nature Preserve by joining our weekly Volunteer Work Parties! Work Party tasks change weekly and always include a walk through our 5,000-year-old bog. These events are held rain or shine so make […]
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.
