SHADOW

Adopt-A-Road Work Party
2019-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 the roads around SHADOW’s grounds.

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Guided Nature Walk: Wetlands and Watersheds
2019-10-04 17:30 - 18:30
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 of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Restoration Work Party
2019-09-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-09-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-09-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-08-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-08-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-08-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-08-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-07-27 10:00 - 14:00 and 4 more dates
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 sure to come dressed for the weather. You may encounter muddy areas and plants with thorns so boots, long sleeves, and long pants are recommended.
No experience is necessary to participate. Tools and gloves are provided! Bringing a water bottle and lunch is encouraged!

Fiestas de Restauración
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 10 am – 2 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

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Guided Nature Walk: Edible Plant Appreciation
2019-09-27 10:00 - 11:00
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 levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.
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Forest Meditation with Michael Stein-Ross
2019-09-21 13:00 - 15:00
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 you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that it lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness. Discover the medicine of being in the forest.
These walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world.
Suggested donation for this event is $25 per participant.
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23rd Annual Frog Frolic
2019-09-14 13:00 - 17:00
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 can join us!

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El Frog Frolic es el evento más grande del año para SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve y nuestra tradición más vieja! Es una oportunidad para nostoros a expresar nuestra gratitud a la comunidad para su apoyar, mientras que recaudar fondos criticos para sustener nuestras programas. El evento contará con un exposición del arte inspirado por los espacios silvestres de la Reserva Natural, una subasta silenciosa, actividades para niños y adultos, entretenimento de banda local, y visitas guiadas de la turbera de 5,000 años de edad. ¡Esperamos verle allí!

Restoration Work Party
2019-09-14 09:00 - 13:00
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 sure to come dressed for the weather. You may encounter muddy areas and plants with thorns so boots, long sleeves, and long pants are recommended.
No experience is necessary to participate. Tools and gloves are provided! Bringing a water bottle and lunch is encouraged!

This week is our annual frog frolic! This work party will be helping us set up for the outdoor event!

Fiestas de Restauración
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 9 am – 1 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

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Guided Nature Walk: Connecting to Nature
2019-09-06 18:00 - 19:00
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 walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.
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Labor Day BBQ
2019-08-31 13:00 - 15:00
Join us after our shortened summer Restoration Work Party for a BBQ at the Bog to celebrate Labor Day! Enjoy an afternoon of fun, delicious BBQ fair and an optional bog tour at 2 pm.
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Restoration Work Party
2019-08-31 10:00 - 13:00
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 sure to come dressed for the weather. You may encounter muddy areas and plants with thorns so boots, long sleeves, and long pants are recommended.
No experience is necessary to participate. Tools and gloves are provided! Bringing a water bottle and lunch is encouraged!

This week we will be having a Labor Day BBQ after we wrap up our restoration work at 1pm. You’re welcome to stick around for food and good conversation, our way of saying thank you to our awesome volunteers for all of your hard work!

Fiestas de Restauración
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 10 am – 1 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

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Guided Nature Walk: Moss Adventure
2019-08-23 10:00 - 11:00
Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide and learn about the historical significance of different species of moss found at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and why it is worth protecting.
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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Campfire Night at the Bog
2019-08-16 18:30 - 20:30
Come spend a family friendly evening at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. The Nature Preserve will be open to visitors and SHADOW staff will be available to give Bog Tours and discuss preservation at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. As the sun sets, we’ll listen for nocturnal wildlife and huddle around a campfire to roast marshmallows.
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Guided Nature Walk: Enjoying the Outdoors
2019-08-09 18:00 - 19:00
Take this opportunity to stretch your legs and spend some time getting out into nature while hiking the trails of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve with a guide.
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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Native Plant Gardening for Pollinators
2019-07-27 11:00 - 13:00
Come learn about what native plants are best for backyard pollinators at our family friendly Native Plant Gardening for Pollinators community class. You will learn about the different native plants to put in your garden that are pollinator friendly and how to care for the plants throughout the year. Each participant will pot their very own native plant seed to take home!
This is a fun, educational class for all ages, children under the age of 15 should be accompanied by an adult.
This Community Class has a suggested donation $10 per participant.

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Guided Nature Walk: Recognizing Invasive Plant Species
2019-07-19 10:00 - 11:00
Explore the Nature Preserve with a guide and learn about invasive plant species found in the Pacific Northwest, some of which might be growing in (and spreading from) your own backyard! Hike around the grounds of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve with our Restoration and Outreach Specialist to identify these species and discuss the impacts they have on our environment.
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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Restoration Work Party
2019-07-13 09:00 - 13:00
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 and always include a walk through our 5,000-year-old bog.
These events are held rain or shine so make sure to come dressed for the weather. You may encounter muddy areas and plants with thorns so boots, long sleeves, and long pants are recommended.
No experience is necessary to participate. Tools and gloves are provided! Bringing a water bottle and lunch is encouraged!

This week is our summer fundraiser! This work party will be helping us set up for the outdoor event!

Fiestas de Restauración
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 9 am – 1 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

Register Here

Guided Nature Walk: Sustainable Hiking Practices
2019-07-12 18:00 - 19:00
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, 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 Appreciation
2019-06-21 10:00 - 11:00
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 this walk.
Join us for our nature appreciation walk. Take a guided stroll through SHADOW Lake bog with us and appreciate just how beautiful nature is. Learn about what you can do to show your appreciation for our beautiful green spaces.

Seattle Audubon Bird Walk
2019-06-15 09:00 - 11:00
Join Seattle Audubon on a guided bird walk through SHADOW Lake Nature Preserves grounds.

As you walk, you will learn about local bird identification and get to know SHADOW’s ground as you go.

Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk. Bringing binoculars is encouraged!
