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  • Nature inspired art: Block printing!

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

    Have you been thinking about getting in touch with your artistic side? Learn to design your own prints which can be used to decorate clothing, posters, cards and more!

    $15 – $25
  • Labrador Tea

    Guided Nature Walk: Unique Plant Adaptations for Bog Living

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

    Let’s explore the fascinating world of bog plants during a guided nature walk through the only sphagnum-hemlock peat bog under protection in our region. Peat bogs are a rare and extreme ecosystem that host a variety of plants you often don't see elsewhere, like the Rhododendron-related Bog Labrador Tea (pictured above). As we traverse the […]

  • Guided Forest Meditation

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

    Connect with yourself and nature in this science-backed practice that encourages you to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with the natural world. Highly trained forest bathing guide will lead you through moments of stillness, their cues help you stay present, notice details, and truly immerse yourself in nature. It’s about being present, breathing in the […]

    $35 – $50
  • Adopt a road

    Earth Day Event: Roadside Litter Cleanup for Shadow!

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

    Help Shadow Lake Nature Preserve clean up litter from Peter Grubb Road this Earth Day. Event Details: Date: April 20, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21818 184th Ave SE, Renton, Wa 98058 Spend Earth Day and Shadow Lake Nature Preserve's 25th anniversary helping to clean up the 2 […]

  • fundraiser at bickersons brewhous

    Earth Day with SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve: Bickersons Brewhouse

    Bickersons Brewhouse Renton 4710 NE 4th St #C105, Renton, United States

    Join us at Bickersons Brewhouse in Renton for a special fundraiser benefiting SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Enjoy craft beer, trivia, and support conservation efforts! $1 per pint sold goes directly to support habitat restoration.

  • Isabella tiger moth (wooly bear) caterpillar

    Guided Nature Walk: Bug Walk!

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

    Did you know that one chickadee family brings between 390-570 caterpillars to their hatchlings per day? While most of us don’t get as excited to see a caterpillar as we might to spot an owl or eagle, these invaluable animals are responsible for supporting the wide web of animals that can be found in the […]

  • Herpetology & Nature- Based Learning For Educators

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

    Unfortunately this event has been cancelled, check back in for more events soon! Join Alison Webb PhD, Program Director of Pacific Northwest Biology to learn about incorporating herpetology in youth education. Reptiles and amphibians play a critical role in the environment's health; incorporating them into a nature-based curriculum can be both valuable and exciting! This […]

    $25

  • Guided Nature Walk: Amphibians

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

     Join us for a guided nature walk in Shadow's wetlands. Learn about the tips and tricks to find and identify some of the awesome amphibians at Shadow Lake Nature preserve while we Celebrate National Amphibian Week! Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk […]

  • Beneficial Bats! Bat Activity Monitoring- Evening Program

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

      Got bats?  We do, and we couldn't be happier!  Did you know that Washington State has 15 of the 47 species of bats found in the US?  Here at SHADOW, we have been able to document that 8 of those species call our habitats home! Want to find out how you can help bat […]

  • Special Summer Solstice Event! Mindfulness in the forest

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

    Join us on June 22 for a rare evening event to experience the tranquility of our beautiful preserve on one of the longest days of the year. This special session includes guided meditation, gentle reflective walks, and group discussion led by seasoned mindfulness practitioners.

    $35 – $50