Connecting conservation science with conservation action. An Overview of the Washington Natural Heritage Program

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Come learn about conservation in action as we welcome Joe Rocchio for the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! Joe manages the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Program. A program that catalogues the plants, animals, and ecosystems of Washington and prioritizes their conservation needs, helping guide land use decisions and conservation […]

Spring Bat Box Building Workshop

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

FREE EVENT – REGISTRATION REQUIRED Once again it is time for one of our most popular events! Come join us at SHADOW to enjoy our Bat Conservation & Box Building Class. We teaming up with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The event will start off with information about bat biology, identification, and conservation from […]

Saturday Work Party

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Registration Required   Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve beautify our grounds and maintain our trails by removing invasive weeds and planting and pruning native species. No previous experience or tools are required, simply arrive with weather-proof clothing for working outside, a water bottle, and a smile. Please be aware that you may encounter muddy areas […]

Getting Wise to Firewise!

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Join SHADOW, King Conservation District, Firewise Communities & Local Fire Departments to learn about the FIREWISE for the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! You will learn about the best ways to prevent wildfire damage to your home and property and landowner incentive programs for doing so! Hot cocoa and water will be […]

Family Campfire Night at SHADOW!

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Registration Required Come down to SHADOW and enjoy an evening around the campfire! We’ll supply the hot cocoa and  s’mores stuff and you bring your favorite campfire song or family friendly ghost story! This is a FREE family friendly event, but if you love your s'mores, feel free to chip in a suggested $5 donation […]

Community Speaker Series:King County’s Public Benefit Rating System: Property Tax Savings in Exchange for Resource Conservation & Stewardship:

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Join us in the Richter Education Center learn about the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) with Megan Kim. It offers an incentive to preserve open space on private property in King County by providing a tax reduction. PBRS is based on a point system. Points are assigned to each qualifying resource category. See if your […]

Canceled: Family Campfire Event in May

Event Cancelled We are sorry to announce that due to the low forecast of rain we have decided to cancel the Family Campfire Night in May so as to not risk any potential sparks causing a fire in the preserve.  We are planning other summer activities that can be done in lieu of a campfire […]

Community Lecture Series: Habitat at Home

Come discover fun and effective ways you can help support wildlife, regardless of your expertise, how much space you have, or where you live in the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! Hot cocoa and water will be provided! Niki Desautels is the Habitat at Home Coordinator for Washington Department of Fish and […]

Forest Bathing at SHADOW with Cascadia Forest Therapy

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

The art of forest bathing is the art of connecting with nature through our senses. All we have to do is accept the invitation.  Engage mindfully with the world around you on one of SHADOW's beautiful upland trails on a two hour guided Forest Therapy Nature Walk experience with our new partner Cascadia Forest Therapy! […]

$50

Celebrate National Moth Week at SHADOW

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, United States

Registration Required National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. “Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods. National Moth Week is being held, worldwide, during the last full week of July. NMW offers everyone, everywhere a unique […]

$5.00