BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SHADOW - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shadowhabitat.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SHADOW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20240831T202519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T024227Z UID:34599-1727517600-1727524800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Family Friendly Restoration Work Party DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for World Environmental Health Day and help us take care of a special part of the SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve forest. We will be doing light invasive plant removal in our beautiful Uplands forest. We will not be working with blackberries or any other armed plants. Gloves and tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. We will start with a tour of our peat bog at 10:00am\, and then head to the Uplands forest to get to work. All ages welcome\, but children must be accompanied by responsible adult. \n  \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/family-friendly-restoration-work-party/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Restoration Work Parties ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_0265-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley":MAILTO:shelley@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20241011T192658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T235746Z UID:37601-1729256400-1729260000@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk: Fall Forest Fungi DESCRIPTION:A beautiful rainy fall is a mushroom enthusiast’s dream! Join fungi enthusiast Cecilia for an exploration of mushrooms visible from our trails. Understanding how to identify and differentiate mushrooms is an important part of staying safe while foraging. This guided nature walk will be fun for beginners and mycophiles interested in sharing their knowledge with a group. \nGuided nature walks happen rain or shine\, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation\, but the path is uneven or uphill in some places. \nAlthough this is a free event\, we always welcome donations to help support our education and restoration efforts. \nAt Shadow we ask that you leave organic materials where you find them. Our wildlife needs all the resources that the forest provides! \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/guided-nature-walk-fall-forest-fungi/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Class,Guided Nature Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Attachment-1-4-e1728673527510.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20241011T235555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T000109Z UID:37643-1729872000-1729875600@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk: Halloween Haunted Bog Tour DESCRIPTION:In pop culture\, bogs are a misunderstood and often feared ecosystem. Low hanging fog\, mysterious lights\, and even undead-looking bodies have led to a long history of creepy stories about these wetland ecosystems. There will be no jump scares on this haunted bog tour\, just the fun and spooky facts about bogs across the world. This tour will be good for kids and adults\, costumes are welcome! \nGuided nature walks happen rain or shine\, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation\, but the path is uneven in some places. \nAlthough this is a free event\, we always welcome donations to help support our education and restoration efforts. \nAt Shadow we ask that you leave organic materials where you find them: including leaves\, moss\, and fungi . Our wildlife needs all the resources that the forest provides! \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/guided-nature-walk-halloween-haunted-bog-tour/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Guided Nature Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2BF9686D-A445-46F7-AB28-62A9CE31CD56-e1728690822467.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20241016T103733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T222108Z UID:37681-1731070800-1731074400@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk: Extremophile Plants DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Bog Labrador Tea\, (one of the staff favorite bog plants visible from the Shadow boardwalk) is a plant often found in the arctic tundra?  Why is it that you find so-called bog plants on the tops of mountains and in the far reaches of the arctic tundra? We will talk about the similarities between these ecosystems\, and what makes them such extreme places to be a plant.  \nGuided nature walks happen rain or shine\, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation\, but the path is uneven in some places. \nAlthough this is a free event\, we always welcome donations to help support our education and restoration efforts. \nAt SHADOW we ask that you leave organic materials where you find them: including leaves\, moss\, and fungi. Our wildlife needs all the resources that the forest provides! \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/guided-nature-walk-extremophile-plants/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Nature Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Labrador_tea-scaled-e1729117146455.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241204 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20241125T225250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T225257Z UID:40149-1733184000-1733270399@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday! DESCRIPTION:Why We Need Your Support\nAt SHADOW\, we are dedicated to preserving the beauty\, biodiversity\, and tranquility of our natural spaces. On this Giving Tuesday\, we invite you to join us in supporting the future of the preserve. Your donation will directly fund critical environmental protection projects\, education programs\, and maintenance efforts to ensure that SHADOW remains a sanctuary for wildlife and visitors for generations to come. Donate online and spread the word about Giving Tuesday to inspire others to join the cause!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I want to donate!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Every gift\, big or small\, helps preserve our forest. No contribution is too small to make a difference. \n  \nWhat Your Donation Supports\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow Green Minds 📚 \nFund environmental education programs for all ages\, such as hands-on workshops\, classes\, and school fieldtrips. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heal the Forest 🌳 \nSupport our ecological restoration projects throughout the preserve which create native habitat! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Expand the Preserve 🏞️ \nHelp us purchase and protect more land for native wildlife and people to enjoy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You for Your Support\nEvery contribution you make helps secure the future of Shadow Lake Nature Preserve. Your generosity ensures that this precious natural space remains intact in a rapidly urbanizing world. Thank you for being a part of this special day! URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/giving-tuesday/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-40-x-57-in.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250314T222857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T114744Z UID:46135-1742650200-1742653800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Landscaping with Native Plants with Lynn DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a community class on landscaping with native plants! Lynn has been studying botany for over two decades\, worked as an environmental planner\, and has achieved the most rigorous habitat certifications for her projects. She will provide expert knowledge on native species to plant this spring\, why they are important\, and how to get started with your own native plant garden! \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/landscaping-with-native-plants-with-lynn/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4576432319_8a2895766e_b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250328T162324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T175536Z UID:46453-1744462800-1744466400@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:“Uplands Guided Nature Walk” Bursting into Bloom! DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a 60-minute guided nature walk within the beautiful upland trails of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve with resident biologist Olivia Cavalluzzi. Investigate the native plants in different forest successional stages and see what wildlife we can find along the way! \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/uplands-guided-nature-walk-bursting-into-bloom/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Nature Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/istockphoto-115984403-612x612-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250421T142759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T123720Z UID:47463-1745321400-1745335800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Meet & Greet with SHADOW at Filson Seattle DESCRIPTION:Please come and say hello to our Executive Director\, Erica Slotkin this Earth Day at the Seattle Filson store. Raffle for a cut and color at the one and only Gary Manuel Salon. Thank you to Seattle Filson for hosting SHADOW! URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/earth-day-meet-greet-with-shadow-at-filson-seattle/ LOCATION:Filson\, 1741 1st Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/filson.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250422T180047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T180405Z UID:47563-1745429400-1745436600@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Volunteer & Service Expo DESCRIPTION:Join SHADOW at Lake Wilderness Lodge this Wednesday\, April 23rd. We will be hosting a table to sign up new volunteers for our summer restoration projects!” Free pizza is provided! URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/volunteer-service-expo/ LOCATION:Lake Wilderness Lodge\, 22500 SE 248th St\, Maple Valley\, WA\, 9808\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250328T162933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T165219Z UID:46461-1745672400-1745677800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Needle Felted Frogs DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to needle felt with resident biologist and multimedia artist\, Olivia Cavalluzzi! Create two felted bog friends to keep forever! All supplies will be provided. \nAges 12 and up \nRegistration: $15 suggested donation \nDonate Here\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/needle-felted-frogs/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Class,Frog Frolic! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Needle-Felted-Frogs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250430T201405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T224957Z UID:48076-1745971200-1746662399@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:GiveBIG 2025 DESCRIPTION:Early giving has begun. Please DONATE NOW to GiveBIG 2025! SHADOW has received a 1:1 match so your early donation has TWICE the impact! URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/givebig-2025/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GiveBIG25-Solid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250509T120211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T155829Z UID:48111-1748091600-1748095200@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Bird Window Clings DESCRIPTION:$15 suggested donation. All Ages. 1:00- 2:00 pm. Each year\, 1 billion birds are killed by hitting windows in the United States. Protect the avian friends in your neighborhood by creating your own window clings to make your windows more visible! Meet us at the SHADOW Education Center. \nDonate Here URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/bird-window-clings/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bird-window-clings.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250509T120749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T173426Z UID:48118-1748696400-1748700000@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Nature Animals DESCRIPTION:FREE. All Ages. 1:00- 2:00 pm. Join us to make your own masterpieces out of natural materials! Get creative creating an animal only out of natural items found at SHADOW! Join us at the Education Center to start creating! URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/nature-animals/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Animals.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250531T140038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T151749Z UID:49534-1748703600-1748710800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:June Fundraiser with Four Generals Brewing DESCRIPTION:June Fundraiser with Four Generals Brewing in Renton\, WA! Come out to kickoff of a full month of SHADOW promotion and fundraising! Executive Director\, Erica Slotkin\, will be on site to share updates and stories about SHADOW and meet supporters. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/june-fundraiser-with-four-generals-brewing/ LOCATION:Four Generals Brewing\, 229 Wells Ave S\, Renton\, 98057\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Four_Generals_Logo2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20251006T184200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T184705Z UID:55838-1760781600-1760792400@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and rewarding Community Volunteer Day! Together\, we’ll help maintain and beautify our shared spaces while celebrating the changing season. \nVolunteers will: \n\n\n🚶‍♀️ Perform trail maintenance to keep our paths safe and accessible \n\n\n🌿 Remove invasive plants to protect native habitats \n\n\n🎃 Add a festive touch by decorating for Autumn \n\n\nWhether you’re passionate about conservation\, community\, or just looking to spend a morning outdoors\, we’d love to have you join us! \n📧 To register\, please contact cecilia@shadowhabitat.org. \nLet’s make a difference together—one trail\, one plant\, and one decoration at a time! URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/community-volunteer-day/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20251006T184425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T184749Z UID:55842-1761350400-1761436799@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Make a Difference Day DESCRIPTION:Join us on Make a Difference Day as we come together for a hands-on Community Volunteer Day! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors\, give back to our shared spaces\, and make a lasting impact on our environment and community. \nTogether\, we’ll: \n\n\n🌱 Remove invasive plants and overgrowth to restore natural balance \n\n\n🪴 Reorganize and refresh the community Greenhouse \n\n\n🪑 Create a new outdoor Community Meeting Space for gatherings and events \n\n\nAll skill levels are welcome — just bring your enthusiasm\, work gloves\, and a desire to make a difference! Light refreshments will be provided. \n📧 To register\, please contact cecilia@shadowhabitat.org. \nLet’s roll up our sleeves\, build community\, and leave our shared spaces better than we found them. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/make-a-difference-day/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20250926T204420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T204420Z UID:55433-1761494400-1761508800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Halloween at the Haunted Peat Bog DESCRIPTION:Games – Costume Contest – Mask Making – Campfire Activities URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/halloween-at-the-haunted-peat-bog/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20260108T212833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T195059Z UID:59837-1769853600-1769864400@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Low-Impact Rec and Research and Introduction to Invasives DESCRIPTION:SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve is helping our community become responsible stewards and ecologists! SHADOW’s Ecology Squad Classes will provide attendees with valuable training for land stewardship and ecological data collection and management. \nTo kick off our Ecology Squad series\, we will be hosting a Low-Impact Recreation and Research and Introduction to Invasive Management class on Saturday\, January 31st from 10am-1pm. Participants will learn best practices for hiking\, basic noninvasive wildlife field methods\, helpful tricks and tools\, and some valuable information on invasive identification and management. \nWe will begin in the classroom and then venture outside for some hands-on identification. \nParticipants should come prepared with clothing appropriate for the weather and close-toed shoes\, as well as water. \nPlease arrive at 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton WA by 9:45 to ensure a timely start to our class at 10:00am. \nVolunteers or participants under the age of 18 years old must arrive to the site with the following Youth Liability Release form signed by their parent or guardian: \n📝 Youth Waiver Form KC Parks Volunteer Program \nWe hope to see you there! Register here: \n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/community-stewardship-trip/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Restoration Work Parties ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shadowhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/last-day-to.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20260123T001909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T001909Z UID:61434-1771668000-1771678800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Community Stewardship Day DESCRIPTION:Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s restoration team for Community Stewardship Day!  \nWe are looking for help to help us perform trail maintenance\, invasive removal\, grounds enhancement\, and supporting native plants!  \nPlease come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes and water.  \nIf you have gardening gloves\, we encourage participants to bring their own\, otherwise SHADOW will provide.  \nPlease register with the form attached and arrive at the Richter Education Center at 10am.  \nWe will begin our trip and safety debriefing promptly at 10am. At 10:15am we will shuttle over to our work location\, hand out tools\, assigning roles\, and will begin our stewardship objective. We will take breaks as needed and will be completed and back at the arrival site no later than 1pm.  \nParticipants under the age of 18 must come prepared with a youth liability form filled out by a parent or guardian.   Translation QR – Youth Waiver Form_KC Parks Volunteer Program FINAL 5-5-2020 (1) (2) \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/community-stewardship-day/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:Restoration Work Parties ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20260205T004115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T004115Z UID:62396-1772272800-1772283600@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Mammal Tracking: Camera Traps\, Footprints\, Scat\, and All That! DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s community class on Mammal Tracking! \nLearn about the ecology of PNW mammals\, different tracking and research techniques including footprint identification\, scat matching\, camera traps\, and more! \nParticipants will learn about prominent mammal ecology in SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve\, their habits and evidence of presence\, and get hands-on experience setting up and maintaining camera traps. Gain valuable ecology skills and experience while exploring unique habitats and biodiversity. \nCome prepared with weather appropriate clothing\, water and snacks\, and something to take notes with; this lesson will be a combination of classroom and field learning. \nWe will meet inside the Richter Education Center at 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton WA 98058 with a 10am start time. \n  \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/mammal-tracking-camera-traps-footprints-scat-and-all-that/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T000000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20260306T201459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T005252Z UID:64545-1772755200-1772755200@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Community Stewardship Day DESCRIPTION:Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s restoration team for Community Stewardship Day!  \nWe are looking for help to help us perform trail maintenance\, invasive removal\, grounds enhancement\, and supporting native plants!  \nPlease come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes and water.  \nIf you have gardening gloves\, we encourage participants to bring their own\, otherwise SHADOW will provide.  \nPlease register with the form attached and arrive at the Richter Education Center at 10am.  \nWe will begin our trip and safety debriefing promptly at 10am. At 10:15am we will shuttle over to our work location\, hand out tools\, assigning roles\, and will begin our stewardship objective. We will take breaks as needed and will be completed and back at the arrival site no later than 1pm.  \nParticipants under the age of 18 years old must come with a Youth Liability Release form signed by their guardians Translation QR – Youth Waiver Form_KC Parks Volunteer Program FINAL 5-5-2020 (1) (2) \nWe hope to see you there! Register here \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n  URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/community-stewardship-day-4/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033030 CREATED:20260219T184741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184741Z UID:59993-1774087200-1774098000@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Community Stewardship Day DESCRIPTION:Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s restoration team for Community Stewardship Day!  \nWe are looking for help to help us perform trail maintenance\, invasive removal\, grounds enhancement\, and supporting native plants!  \nPlease come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes and water.  \nIf you have gardening gloves\, we encourage participants to bring their own\, otherwise SHADOW will provide.  \nPlease register with the form attached and arrive at the Richter Education Center at 10am.  \nWe will begin our trip and safety debriefing promptly at 10am. At 10:15am we will shuttle over to our work location\, hand out tools\, assigning roles\, and will begin our stewardship objective. We will take breaks as needed and will be completed and back at the arrival site no later than 1pm.  \nParticipants under the age of 18 years old must come with a Youth Liability Release form signed by their guardians Translation QR – Youth Waiver Form_KC Parks Volunteer Program FINAL 5-5-2020 (1) (2) \nWe hope to see you there! Register here \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nThe number of registrants for this work party has reached its limit. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/community-stewardship-day-2/ LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia":MAILTO:cecilia@shadowhabitat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033031 CREATED:20260205T192917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T161353Z UID:62403-1774692000-1774702800@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Amphibians! Salamanders\, frogs\, and more! DESCRIPTION:Join us for Amphibian class this month! Learn about the prominent amphibian species at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and how to study them! Get hands-on learning experience on how to perform amphibian surveys\, how to identify different species and their egg masses\, and proper research etiquette! \nSHADOW Lake Nature Preserve is home to rich wetland ecosystems that offer habitat to diverse amphibian populations\, and amphibian monitoring teams help us to track the success of environmental restoration projects and identify potential restoration needs. \nParticipants will gain valuable skills and experience and be eligible to participate in SHADOW’s Amphibian Monitoring Squad. \nWe will meet inside the Richter Education Center at 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton WA 98058 for a 10am start time. This will be a hybrid of classroom and field learning\, so please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing\, close-toed shoes\, water and snacks\, and something to take notes. \nI am asking that participants do NOT use bug spray or sunscreen in anticipation for this class. We will be working in important wetland ecosystems\, and these substances can be harmful to amphibian health. \nParticipants under the age of 18 need to come prepared with a signed Youth Liability Form Translation QR – Youth Waiver Form_KC Parks Volunteer Program FINAL 5-5-2020 (1) (2) \nRegistration is now closed due to capacity being reached. Please check out our other community classes on our calendar. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/amphibians-salamanders-frogs-and-more/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033031 CREATED:20260304T201843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T213056Z UID:64117-1776506400-1776517200@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Community Stewardship Day DESCRIPTION:Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s restoration team for Community Stewardship Day!  \nWe are looking for help to help us perform trail maintenance\, invasive removal\, grounds enhancement\, and supporting native plants!  \nPlease come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes and water.  \nIf you have gardening gloves\, we encourage participants to bring their own\, otherwise SHADOW will provide.  \nPlease register with the form attached and arrive at the Richter Education Center at 10am.  \nWe will begin our trip and safety debriefing promptly at 10am. At 10:15am we will shuttle over to our work location\, hand out tools\, assigning roles\, and will begin our stewardship objective. We will take breaks as needed and will be completed and back at the arrival site no later than 1pm.  \nParticipants under the age of 18 years old must come with a Youth Liability Release form signed by their guardians Translation QR – Youth Waiver Form_KC Parks Volunteer Program FINAL 5-5-2020 (1) (2) \nWe hope to see you there! Register here \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/community-stewardship-day-3/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033031 CREATED:20260304T190516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T190821Z UID:62586-1777111200-1777122000@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Bird Nerds: Avian Ecology and Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Join us to nerd about birds and get an introduction to Ornithology at our free Community Class! \nBirds are a great way to get started in ecology\, with observation being accessible no matter your setting. \nLearn about birds\, tips of identifications\, bird songs\, and surveying techniques. \nParticipants will get hands on surveying experience\, tips for birdwatching\, and a review of some of SHADOW’s most iconic birds! \nClass will meet at the Richter Education Center at 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton WA 98058. Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing\, water\, close-toed shoes\, and a notebook to record notes. \nThis class will take place in both the classroom and the field\, so please prepare accordingly. \nRegister below! \nParticipants under the age of 18\, please come prepared with a Youth Waiver formed signed by parents/guardians. \nTranslation QR – Youth Waiver Form_KC Parks Volunteer Program FINAL 5-5-2020 (1) (2) \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/bird-nerds-avian-ecology-and-monitoring/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033031 CREATED:20260408T193310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182601Z UID:66485-1778925600-1778936400@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Community Stewardship Day - Adopt-A-Road DESCRIPTION:Join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s restoration team for Adopt-A-Road Community Stewardship Day!  \nWe are looking for help to help us clean litter off of our roadways ditches that lead into SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and the surrounding community. This stewardship is 18+ only and will earn 5 volunteer hours to account for the individual’s training. \nPlease see the link below for safety information and expectations. \nhttps://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/transit-transportation-roads/roads-and-bridges/projects-and-programs/adopt-a-road#toc-Safety-training-video \nPlease come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes and water.  \nIf you have gardening gloves\, we encourage participants to bring their own\, otherwise SHADOW will provide.  \nPlease register with the form attached and arrive at the Richter Education Center at 10am.  \nWe will begin our trip and safety debriefing promptly at 10am. At 10:15am we will shuttle over to our work location\, hand out tools\, assigning roles\, and will begin our stewardship objective. We will take breaks as needed and will be completed and back at the arrival site no later than 1pm.  \n  \nPlease fill out the following form and submit it to cecilia@shadowhabitat.org to register for this event. \nAdopt-ARoad Individual Participant Release Form \n  URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/community-stewardship-day-5/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033031 CREATED:20260407T225357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165431Z UID:66209-1780135200-1780135200@shadowhabitat.org SUMMARY:Native Plants! Ecology\, Gardening\, and Landscaping! DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the basics and benefits of gardening with native plants at our free Community Class! Led by expert Lynn Putnam\, learn to identify\, incorporate\, and care for native plants.  \nWhat is a native plant you ask? Who benefits from native plants\, and what is their role in biodiversity? Learn the essentials of planting native species and become familiar with incorporating them into your space.   \nGuided by expert Lynn Putnam\, you will learn the benefits of gardening with native species through a nature plant garden walk-and-talk. You will become familiar with identifying common native plant species\, which will help guide you in determining plant selection for your space\, and best practices for placement.   \nAfterwards\, SHADOW Land and Facilities Manager Cecilia Monahan will lead a hands-on identification hike through the uplands Native Plant Garden. \nClass will meet at the Richter Education Center at 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton WA 98058. Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing\, water\, close-toed shoes\, and a notebook to record notes.  \nThis class will take place in both the classroom and the field\, so please prepare accordingly.  \nRegister below!  \nParticipants under the age of 18\, please come prepared with a Youth Waiver formed signed by parents/guardians.  \nTranslation QR – Youth Waiver Form_KC Parks Volunteer Program FINAL 5-5-2020 (1) (2)  \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n  URL:https://shadowhabitat.org/event/native-plants-ecology-gardening-and-landscaping/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR