SHADOW

Restoration Work Party
2018-03-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-03-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-01-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-01-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Restoration Work Parties
Get to know your local ecology first-hand by working at one of the various sites around SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Restoration Work Parties take place Saturdays from 10am to 2pm at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 and plants with thorns. These events are held, rain or shine!
We suggest thick pants, long sleeved shirts, and boots that can trek through mud.

Fiestas de Restauración
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
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Canceled: Restoration Work Party
2018-02-24 10:00 - 14:00

CANCELED: Connecting with Nature through Drawing and Journaling
2018-02-22 18:00 - 19:30
Due to Inclement Weather, this event is been canceled and will be postponed until a later date!

Have you ever wanted to learn a plant’s name but had a hard time remembering what exactly it looks like when you returned home? Join our new Education and Restoration Manager, Ali Yeates, for a workshop on sketching and naturalist note-taking to help you identify the flora and fauna surrounding you. You are encouraged to bring a small journal and pencil but materials will be provided.

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Guided Nature Walk: Pollination Station
2018-02-16 10:00 - 11:00
Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide to lead you through the diverse ecology represented at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.
This week, we will be exploring the importance of pollinators! We will be talking about how the Preserve serves as a sanctuary for native pollinators and how your home can too!
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Seasonal Event: Bee My Valentine
2018-02-10 14:00 - 16:00
This Valentine’s week, come to SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve for a fun day celebrating the importance of pollinators in our region and beyond. We will have fun games, crafts, and other activities for the young and young at heart. The event will also include a walking tour of our famous, beautiful bog and information about how to protect pollinators in your own backyard.

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Neighborhood Open House
2018-02-03 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for a chance to get to know SHADOW’s neighbors, volunteers, staff, and board. We will have information on our upcoming projects, community classes, and other news from around the Preserve. We will be offering bog tours, a question and answer session, and information on using Firewise practices around your property. Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to having you!

Flyer for Event

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Restoration Work Party
2018-02-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Restoration Work Parties
Get to know your local ecology first-hand by working at one of the various sites around SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Restoration Work Parties take place Saturdays from 10am to 2pm at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 and plants with thorns. These events are held, rain or shine!
We suggest thick pants, long sleeved shirts, and boots that can trek through mud.

Fiestas de Restauración
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!

To register without suggested donation

To register with suggested donation

Uplands Trail Closure
2018-01-22 - 2018-01-26
From Monday, January 22nd – Friday, January 26th, SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s Uplands Forest will be closed to the public. This includes the Native Plant Garden and all Upland Trails. Signs will be posted on closed entrances.
The Boardwalk Trail through the famous Shadow Lake Bog remains open from dawn until dusk daily.

Guided Nature Walk: A New Year at the Preserve
2018-01-19 10:00 - 11:00
Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide to lead you through the diverse ecology represented at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.
This week, start our new year with us by exploring seasonal changes happening at the preserve! Learn about which plants will be green all year long and the unique adaptations our plants and animals have for surviving the winter season.
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Restoration Work Party
2018-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Make A Splash: World Water Day
2018-01-11 08:00 - 17:00
Make a SPLASH with us in celebration of World Water Day! This family friendly event will feature games and activities on water, tours of our impressive wetland bog, and water crafts appropriate for the young and young at heart!
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SHADOW's Office Closed
2017-12-17 - 2018-01-09
SHADOW Office is closed for the holidays. The grounds at the Nature Preserve remain open to the public from dawn until dusk daily.
From all of us at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve,
Have a wonderful Holiday Season and we hope to see you in 2018!

Last Work Party of the Year and Potluck
2017-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for restoration, community service, and fun to celebrate the end of the year!
From 10am to 2pm, help SHADOW get ready for winter! Join us for a restoration work party to help us winterize for our holiday closure.
Then, from 2pm to 4pm, join us for a potluck lunch with tasty treats to share!

Restoration Work Party
2017-12-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-10-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-10-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Restoration Work Parties
Get to know your local ecology first-hand by working at one of the various sites around SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Restoration Work Parties take place Saturdays from 10am to 2pm at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 and plants with thorns. These events are held, rain or shine!
We suggest thick pants, long sleeved shirts, and boots that can trek through mud.

Fiestas de Restauración
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!

Guided Nature Walk
2017-11-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide to lead you through the diverse ecology represented at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

Restoration Work Party in honor of Veteran's Day
2017-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
This week, join us in honor of Veteran’s Day and volunteer with The Mission Continues. The Mission Continues deploys veterans on new missions in their communities – volunteering and making an impact! Get to know your local ecology first-hand by working around SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Restoration Work Parties take place Saturdays from 10am to 2pm at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. 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 and plants with thorns. These events are held, rain or shine! We suggest thick pants, long sleeved shirts, and boots that can trek through mud.

Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog
2017-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Bogs are full of all sorts of tricks and treats! Join us for Halloween crafts, games, treats, and a spooky celebration at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Take haunted tours, play spider games, enjoy crafts and family friendly fun!

Date Change - Volunteer Training Night: Mushroom Madness!
2017-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Find your place in the SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve community!
Bring your favorite treat to share and come down to the Nature Preserve for an evening of companionship and fun! Join other environmentally conscious volunteers to discover more about SHADOW’s programs, additional volunteer opportunities, and learn something new!
This is a great introduction for new volunteers or an excellent refresher for seasoned volunteers!
This month, join us to learn about the mind-boggling world of mushrooms! Learn mushroom 101 from biology to life history to identification.
*Please note that this event’s date has been changed. It will be held on Thursday, October 26th.

Owl Prowl
2017-10-13 21:00 - 23:30
Join local birding-enthusiast Joe Miles, to learn about owls, their biology, and how to make an owl call! Then, join SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve staff and birding experts for a night-time tour of the Preserve. Practice your owl calls and see if we can entice an owl to respond!
