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23rd Annual Frog Frolic

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

The Frog Frolic is SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve’s annual community festival and longest running tradition! It is an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to our community for their support while raising critical funds to support and sustain our programs. This community festival will feature an exhibition of art inspired by the wild spaces at the Nature Preserve, a silent auction, activities for children and adults, a performance by a local band and guided tours of SHADOW’s 10,000-year-old, peat moss bog. We hope that you […]

Restoration Work Party

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

Restoration Work Parties  Work hard, have fun, and practice skills like building trail, removing invasive species, planting native plants, and caring for the Nature Preserve by joining our weekly Volunteer Work Parties!  Work Party tasks change weekly and always include a walk through our 5,000-year-old bog.  These events are held rain or shine so make […]

Forest Meditation with Michael Stein-Ross

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

Join Cascadia Forest Therapy for a two-hour Forest Bathing session in the Uplands area of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve.  Forest Bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to walk in the forest at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around […]

Guided Nature Walk: Edible Plant Appreciation

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

Explore the Nature Preserve with a guide and learn about some of the edible plants that nature has to offer and how these plants are used by humans.  Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for people of all ages. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate […]

Restoration Work Party

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

Restoration Work Parties  Work hard, have fun, and practice skills like building trail, removing invasive species, planting native plants, and caring for the Nature Preserve by joining our weekly Volunteer Work Parties!  Work Party tasks change weekly and always include a walk through our 5,000-year-old bog.  These events are held rain or shine so make […]

Guided Nature Walk: Wetlands and Watersheds

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

Explore the beauty of the Nature Preserve with a guide as we discuss our wetland habitat and how it connects to other ecosystems and the Puget Sound Watershed.   Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for people of all ages. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels […]

Adopt-A-Road Work Party

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

Help SHADOW with completing our King County Adopt-a-Road litter clean up requirement! This specific event is for people ages 18 and over. We will be working on the road, picking up litter. All safety gear will be provided by King County and snacks and refreshments are provided by SHADOW. Come have fun and help beautify […]

Restoration Work Party

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

Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve beautify our grounds and maintain our trails by removing invasive weeds 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 and plants with thorns. These […]

Bat Biology & Box Building

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

Back by popular demand! Come join us at SHADOW to enjoy our Bat Biology & Box Building Class. You will start off by learning about bat biology, identification, and conservation. Then, you will learn how YOU can help bat conservation in your own backyard by constructing your very own bat box to take home! This class […]

Guided Nature Walk: Fall Foliage Walk

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

Fall is a great time to explore SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve with a guide! Come enjoy this peaceful walk and experience native Pacific Northwest foliage at its best!   Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for people of all ages. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of […]