Restoration Work Party Saturday, October 21st

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

We need help with tasks like trail maintenance, grounds enhancement, invasive plant removal, and planting, pruning, and protecting native species so they thrive.   No previous experience or tools are required, simply arrive with weather-proof clothing for working outside (closed toed shoes are a must), a water bottle, and be ready to have fun and learn […]

Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED It's getting spooky here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! Please join us for a fun-filled family event on Saturday, October 28th as we celebrate and demystify some of the creepy, crawly, and mysterious—yet ecologically important—creatures and ecosystems we coexist with. Door prize will be awarded for on-theme costumes! Enjoy crafts and activities, exciting […]

Mindful Restoration Workparty with Cascadia Forest Therapy!

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve thoughtfully restore and preserve the biodiversity of the land we steward by removing invasive weeds and pruning native species so that new, native plantings thrive.  This work party will be facilitated with our partners, Cascadia Forest Therapy, to bring mindful intention to the restoration work. Basing the experience on the […]

Full! Guided Nature Walk: Mushroom Saunter

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Registration Full! Thank you for your interest in this guided nature walk. Though registration is full, please email education@shadowhabitat.org to be put on a waitlist, and check back often for future events! Join Naturalist and Fungi Fanatic Cecilia on an saunter through the SHADOW uplands. As we wander down the trail and chat about local […]

Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy – November

The art of forest bathing is the art of connecting with nature through our senses. All we have to do is accept the invitation.  Engage mindfully with the world around you on one of SHADOW's beautiful upland trails on a two hour guided Forest Therapy Nature Walk experience with our new partner Cascadia Forest Therapy! […]

Guided Nature Walk: Tree, Shrub, and Mushroom Identification

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Winter is an underrated time of year to begin or improve your plant identification skills because many plants are dormant: making them easier to differentiate. Join Shadow Naturalist Cecilia to learn identification tips and tricks for these plants and any mushrooms we may find along the way. You will find yourself marveling at the nuances […]

Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy – December

Forest bathing is a beginner-friendly meditation practice based in the psychological benefits of spending time in nature. It has been proven to reduces stress by dropping cortisol levels in the body, which has a huge impact on overall well being; improving sleep, reducing muscle tension, and even improving focus. Participants walk away with a deeper […]

$35 – $50

Guided Nature Walk: Winter Plant Identification

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Learning the names of plants gives you a completely different lens while walking in the woods. It is almost a mindfulness practice in how it can take your mind off every day worries. Winter is an underrated time of year to begin or improve your plant identification skills because there are actually fewer to seem […]

Forest Bathing: Apologies- today’s event will be rescheduled

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Forest bathing is a beginner-friendly meditation practice based in the psychological benefits of spending time in nature. It has been proven to reduces stress by dropping cortisol levels in the body, which has a huge impact on overall well being; improving sleep, reducing muscle tension, and even improving focus. Participants walk away with a deeper […]

Guided Nature Walk: Great Backyard Bird Count

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Birds are one wildlife sighting we often take for granted, but birders have long known the excitement of discovery and the beauty of common species we don't often stop to observe. Join the naturalists on a guided walk in the mossy woods of Shadow to learn about some of the birds that call our forests […]