Restoration Work Parties Get to know your local ecology first-hand by working at one of the various sites around SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! This week, become a steward of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's most famous trail. Trim ferns, prune native species, and pull invasive weeds along the boardwalk trail through SHADOW Lake Bog. Join SHADOW staff in […]
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 […]
Join us at the Nature Preserve this summer for service and friendship! Participants will enjoy time working outdoors, learning about the native and invasive plants of western Washington, and hearing from natural resource professionals. This camp gives a window into the environmental science field and exposes students to a variety of career options! Register HERE
This walking tour will highlight stand re-generation, invasive species management, succession forestry, and managing stands for wildlife value. After the tour, join Nature Preserve staff in a walk through our 5,000-year-old peat bog.
Restoration Work Parties Get to know your local ecology first-hand by working at one of the various sites around SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! Meet at SHADOW's main entrance to protect the Nature Preserve from outside invaders! Pull weeds, collect trash, and beautify the 184th and Peter Grubb Road. High quality stewardship along these frequently traveled corridors […]
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 concious volunteers to discover more about SHADOW's programs, additional volunteer opportunities, and learn something new! This is a great introduction for new […]
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 […]
Restoration Work Parties Get to know your local ecology first-hand by working at one of the various sites around SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! Help remove English Ivy from a wet seep in SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's forest. Go off-trail with the restoration crew and help free trees from this invasive plant. Restoration Work Parties take place […]
Join us at the Nature Preserve this summer for environmental science fun! Let your child experience the wonders of outdoor learning as they discover their natural world. Students will explore the importance of clean, healthy water; discover the wonder of wetlands; and explore the amazing amphibians native to Western Washington! Register HERE
Celebrate the end of summer in style at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve; join us for an evening of songs, games, and camp-out fun! Roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories and take a twilight tour of our 5,000-year-old peat bog. Register HERE
Happy Independence Day! We hope your celebrations are joyous and nature filled! SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's trails, the Richter Education Center, and office will be closed in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Friday.
