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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
