Bookmarks and Landmarks: The Hidden life of Trees

Come discuss the book, The Hidden Life of Trees (Peter Wohllenben), with ecologist and restoration specialist Daniel Sorenson, who will share personal reflections on the emotional connections we have with places and plants. Program includes an optional walk in the Nature Preserve’s beautiful 5,000-year-old peat bog. Participants encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.   Registration […]

Guided Nature Walk- Woods Trail

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 […]

Restoration Work Party

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 […]

Restoration Work Party

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 […]

Guided Nature Walk – Native Plant Garden Trail

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 […]

Family Campfire Night

Celebrate summer in style at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve; join us for an evening of stories, games, and campfire fun! Roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories, and take an evening tour of one of our hiking trails.  Register Here

Restoration Work Party

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 […]

Restoration Work Party

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 […]

Guided Nature Walk- Bog Trail

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 […]

Restoration Work Party

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 […]