SHADOW

Restoration Work Party
2019-06-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-05-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-03-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-03-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-02-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-01-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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.
Register Here

Guided Nature Walk: The Beauty of Nature
2019-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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.
Sometimes nature is so beautiful that you cannot help but take a photo, so bring your phone or camera so you can take your own nature shots along the way!

Art in the Open Air
2019-06-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
SHADOW will once again host our annual event aimed at showcasing the talents of local artists and inspiring creativity through the wild spaces of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. This artist-in-action event invites artists and art enthusiasts alike to tour the grounds and create art in the open air. All are welcome to attend, catch a Bog Tour, and enjoy a beautiful day at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve.
Selected works from artists will be displayed, for sale, in SHADOW’s Richter Education Center from July 13th – September 17th. Submissions are due no later than July 6th.
The Exhibition will open on July 13th and 50% of proceeds from the sale go directly to the artists, with the remainder acting as a tax-deductible donation to SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Artists should be prepared to provide a small biographical display alongside their work.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Contact us, if you are interested in reserving an Artist Space during Art in the Open Air.

Guided Nature Walk: Animal Appreciation
2019-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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.
SHADOW is home to many species of animals, come explore how these animals interact with our landscape. See if you can spot animal tracks and try to identify them!

Exploring Malheur National Wildlife Refuge With Dan Streiffert
2019-05-11 14:30 - 16:00
Travel through time and space with us as Dan Streiffert presents about his experiences over the past 12 years at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Located in Southeast Oregon, Malheur is an important resting place for many avian species during migration. This will be an afternoon focused on photography and videography by Dan, a discussion about The Reserve and how to do the trip right.

Dan is a retired Software Engineer who now spends much of his time photographing wildlife. He is currently the Conservation Chair of Rainier Audubon Society, and the editor of the Heron Herald newsletter.

Restoration Work Party
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-05-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-04-20 10:00 - 14:00

CANCELED - Ethnobotany Workshop with Diana Law
2019-05-04 14:30 - 16:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Join us for an afternoon of edible plant exploration at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. This class is hosted by Diana Law, a local herbalist. Diana will guide you through the forest and teach about the uses of many native plant species in the Pacific Northwest. This program is limited to 20 people, ages 16 and older.
Diana Lynn Law is an herbalist and artist who loves learning about nature and teaching it to others. Her classes are a combination of Folk Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and science-based studies. Empowering people to build their own relationships with plants and create their own well-being are integral parts of her classes. Diana was a gardener at Bastyr University’s Medicinal Garden and a steward of the Beacon Food Forest, where she taught classes, did class administration and served on the Board. She’s currently completing her Master Pruner certificate through Plant Amnesty.
SHADOW does not permit the harvest and take of materials from the Nature Preserve’s grounds. Special permission has been given for this workshop.
Registration fee of $25 is required per participant.
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Guided Nature Walk: Observing Birds
2019-05-03 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 our Executive Director on a guided walk to talk about birds at SHADOW. Learn how to spot evidence of birds nesting and what you can do to protect birds in our community.

Second Annual Bioblitz Competition
2019-04-27 10:00 - 14:00
Explore the Nature Preserve, spot wildlife, and record your sightings at SHADOW’s second Bioblitz! A bioblitz is a competition to count all the plants and animals seen in one day.
We will be recording observations via Smartphone or Tablet in a program called iNaturalist. Check out the iNaturalist app here. Bring a device with the app downloaded with you or use one of ours. This family-friendly event will include opportunities for walking while recording sightings- hiking shoes and weather-proof clothing are recommended. We are hosting this bioblitz as part of a larger initiative, The City Nature Challenge. Help King County and the Seattle Metro Area WIN for the most observations! Come join SHADOW to collect information about the flora and fauna present on SHADOW’s grounds! This is a national competition to see what area can find the most species of plants and animals. No experience necessary!
This event also helps SHADOW’s Wildlife Monitoring Volunteer Program and will replace our normally scheduled Restoration Work Party.

Guided Nature Walk: Native Plant Appreciation
2019-04-12 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.
Native Plants are awesome and we want to celebrate them with you! Come take a guided walk at SHADOW and learn how to identify our PNW native plants.

Restoration Work Party- ages 18+
2019-04-06 10:00 - 14:00
Restoration Work Party
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.
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.
Register Here

Owl Prowl
2019-03-15 20:30 - 22:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION CLOSED: The Owl Prowl is back! Join local birding-enthusiast Joe Miles, to learn about owls, their biology, and how to make an owl call. Then, join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve staff and birding experts for a night-time tour of the Preserve. Practice your owl calls and see if we can entice an owl to respond!
Registration Closed, Class full

Email Alex at education@shadowhabitat.org to join our waiting list and be the first to know if we will be hosting a second owl prowl this year.

Guided Nature Walk: The Importance of Water
2019-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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.
During this guided nature walk we will discover the role water plays at the Nature Preserve. We will discuss how important water is to the bog and how it connects beyond SHADOW to other ecosystems.

Neighborhood Open House-CANCELLED!
2019-02-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Event Cancelled due to upcoming snow storm. Please join us at one of our future events!

Join us for a chance to get to know SHADOW’s neighbors, volunteers, staff, and board. We will have information on our upcoming projects, community classes, and other news from around the Nature Preserve. We will be offering tours of SHADOW’s Amphibian Pond, a presentation about native plants, and a question and answer session about FireWise practices and Noxious Weed control. Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register Here

Restoration Work Party-CANCELLED!
2019-02-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Event Cancelled due to upcoming snow storm. Please join us at one of our future 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!
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.
Register Here

Bat Biology & Box Building
2019-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Come join us at SHADOW to enjoy our Bat Biology & Box Building Class. You will start off learning about bat biology, identification, and conservation. In the second half of the class, you will learn how YOU can help bat conservation in your own backyard by constructing your very own bat box to take home! Children under 15 years old must have a parent or guardian present due to the use of hammer and nails for box construction.
REGISTRATION IS FULL — Join the Waitlist

Welcoming Winter Guided Nature Walk
2018-12-14 10:00 - 11:00
Winter is coming! How does the forest prepare?
Stroll along one of the nature preserve’s trails with a naturalist guiding your one-hour walk. We will explore the flora and fauna of the preserve and learn about native wildflowers, fungi, birds, human history, and more. 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.
This week we will walk the Owl Trail and notice the ways the natural world is preparing for the upcoming season.

Register Here

Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party
2018-12-01 10:00 - 14:00
Have you volunteered at SHADOW in 2018? If so, please join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the Education Center on December 1st. The Closing Work Party starts at 10 and Pizza will be here at noon. Join us for a time of friendship, gratitude, and celebration! We appreciate you!

Work Party- 10-12
Lunch 12-2

Register Here

Gratitude Guided Nature Walk
2018-11-16 10:00 - 11:00
This will be a time for reflection as we move into the busy holiday season.
Stroll along one of the nature preserve’s trails with a naturalist guiding your one-hour walk. We will explore the flora and fauna of the preserve and learn about native wildflowers, fungi, birds, human history, and more. 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.
This week we will walk the Woods Trail and take an hour to be grateful for our bodies, the forest, and the beauty of the Nature Preserve.

Register Here

Bonsai workshop with Tony Fajarillo from Bonsaiko
2018-11-10 13:00 - 16:00
This Bonsai Workshop gives you hands on experience with Tony Fajarillo. If you missed our Introduction to Bonsai in October, here is a great opportunity to get into the art of Bonsai. Bring the relaxation and beauty of nature into your home or garden in the form of Bonsai. The cost for this workshop is $100 and you will create a potted Bonsai of your own to take home.

Please bring cash or a check (made out to Tony) for the $100 fee. You can also pay through PayPal at tonyf@redwoodbuilderslandscaping.com.
Fee includes hands-on workshop instructing you in the art of bonsai making- you will get to take home your tree and pot.

Register Here

Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog
2018-11-03 15:00 - 17:00
Bogs are spooky places full of mystery in magic! Come celebrate the Halloween week with a Haunted Bog Tour and more!
Join us for Halloween crafts, games, treats, and a spooky celebration at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. This family-friendly event is fun for all ages!

Register Here

Introduction to Bonsai with Bosaiko's Tony Fajarillo
2018-10-20 14:00 - 15:30
This introduction to Bonsai, hosted by Tony Fajarillo, will spark your appreciation for the art. Nature and humans combine to create amazing expressions of beauty in Bonsai. Whether you are a veteran in Bonsai or simply enjoy the serenity of nature, please join us. Check out Tony’s website for more information on his journey and some inspiration, bonsaiko.com. Come back for a full workshop with Tony on November 10th!

Register Here
