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Sustainable Hiking Practices

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

Family Trivia Night (Virtual)

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 […]

(CANCELLED) Forest Therapy

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

Frolic Week

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

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

Family Trivia Night – Spooky Nature Edition

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 […]

Halloween Happy Hour & Trivia Night

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

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! 

Washington’s Carnivores (Virtual)

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)

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 […]