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 […]

Picnic in the Uplands

Join us after our shortened summer Restoration Work Party for a picnic in the Uplands Meadow. Parking will be at our Uplands Entrance. Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. An optional hike (1.5 miles) will start around 2pm.   Ven a SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve para celebrar la vuelta de verano. […]

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 […]

Labor Day BBQ

Join us after our shortened summer Restoration Work Party for a BBQ at the Bog to celebrate Labor Day! Bring a side and an item to grill- snacks and drinks will be provided. An optional bog tour and hike (1.5 miles) will start around 2pm.      Ven a SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve para celebrar la vuelta de verano. Este evento es ideal para familias […]