Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and learn about the importance of connecting ourselves 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Frog Frolic is SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s annual community festival and longest running tradition! It is an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to our community for their support while raising critical funds to support and sustain our programs. This community festival will feature an exhibition of art inspired by the wild spaces at the Nature Preserve, a silent auction, activities for children and adults, a performance by a local band and guided tours of SHADOW’s 10,000-year-old, peat moss bog. We hope that you […]
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 […]
Join Cascadia Forest Therapy for a two-hour Forest Bathing session in the Uplands area of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Forest Bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to walk in the forest at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around […]
Explore the Nature Preserve with a guide and learn about some of the edible plants that nature has to offer and how these plants are used by humans. 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 […]
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 the Nature Preserve with a guide as we discuss our wetland habitat and how it connects to other ecosystems and the Puget Sound Watershed. 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 […]
Help SHADOW with completing our King County Adopt-a-Road litter clean up requirement! This specific event is for people ages 18 and over. We will be working on the road, picking up litter. All safety gear will be provided by King County and snacks and refreshments are provided by SHADOW. Come have fun and help beautify […]
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.
