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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. Register:
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.
