SHADOW

Guided Nature Walk: Observing Birds
2019-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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 | WA
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.

Restoration Work Party
2019-04-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-09-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-09-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-09-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
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: Native Plant Appreciation
2019-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
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 | WA
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

Restoration Work Party
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 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

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 | WA
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.

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Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party
2018-12-01 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
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

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Gratitude Guided Nature Walk
2018-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
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.

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Bonsai workshop with Tony Fajarillo from Bonsaiko
2018-11-10 13:00 - 16:00 | WA
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.

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Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog
2018-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | WA
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!

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Introduction to Bonsai with Bosaiko's Tony Fajarillo
2018-10-20 14:00 - 15:30 | WA
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!

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Guided Forest Bathing
2018-10-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-09-22 14:00 - 15:30 | WA
Join Cascadia Forest Therapy for a 90 minute Introduction to Forest Bathing walk 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.

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 of $25. Please use the Donate page or bring a payment method upon arrival at SHADOW.

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Mushrooms and Maples, A Guided Nature Walk
2018-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
There are fungus among us!
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 Wetlands Trail and talk about Fungus and the roles of Big Leaf Maple and other deciduous trees play in the forest.

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Guided Nature Walk- Woods Trail
2018-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
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 explore the three types of ecosystems found in this area of the Nature Preserve.
Register Here

The 22nd Annual Frog Frolic
2018-09-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
The Frog Frolic is SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s largest event of the year 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. The event 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 to see you there!
Volunteer, donate, and find out more!
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!

Frog Frolic Volunteer Training
2018-09-13 18:30 - 20:00 | WA
Want to spend an afternoon surrounded by beautiful nature and new friends? Join the FROG FROLIC Volunteer Team and become a Bog Ambassador!
SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve is calling for all hands on deck for the 22nd Annual FROG FROLIC on Saturday, September 15th! We need people to lead tours, sell raffle tickets, facilitate children’s activities, assist with event preparations and much more. Please join us on the Thursday prior, where we will be accepting last minute volunteer sign ups and assigning roles for the day of the Frolic. It’s also a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Volunteer Team Members!
All volunteers will be given a free Bog Ambassador T-Shirt.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Join the Frog Frolic Volunteer Team Today!!
