Guided Nature Walk – A Hidden Forest

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

Explore the beauty of our Preserve with volunteer Ryan Balkcom as he delves into the marvelous minutia of lichens and mosses! Much of the biodiversity in our bog belongs to these secretive organisms, both members of the group called cryptogams (meaning hidden reproduction due to their lack of seeds). Maybe you know a bit already about […]

Guided Nature Walk – Backyard Bird Count 2023

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

Registration Required SHADOW will be participating in this years Great Backyard Bird Count put on by Cornell Lab, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. If you want to participate in an international citizen science event to help identify birds for the count register for this FREE EVENT using the link below. Bring binoculars if you have […]

All About Beavers: helping nature’s wetland engineers

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

Come learn about the key role that beavers play in promoting wetlands from Abby Vogelsang as we start our 2023 community lecture series! Hot cocoa and water will be provided! Abby is a passionate environmentalist and an advocate for wildlife. She previously served as a beaver restoration technician in Leavenworth, Washington for Trout Unlimited. Abby has […]

Restoration Work Party!

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

Registration Required   Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve beautify our grounds and maintain our trails by removing invasive weeds and planting 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 […]

Flying WILD Teacher Workshop with Pilchuck Audubon Society

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED This is a FREE workshop for formal and informal educators and facilitated in partnership with Pilchuck Audubon Society! Flying WILD is an all-subject curriculum developed by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. It offers practical hands-on classroom and outdoor field investigations, connecting real-world experiences in bird biology, conservation, and natural history. Educators […]

Guided Nature Walk: unique plant adaptations to life in the bog

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

Registration Required Explore the beauty of our Preserve with Education and Restoration Intern Shelley Pasco as she presents the myriad ways that plants adapt to life in a peat bog! This tour will take place on the boardwalk trail through the bog, and the focus will be on native plants and how they survive in […]

Saturday Work Party!

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

Registration Required Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve beautify our grounds and maintain our trails by removing invasive weeds and planting 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 […]

Connecting conservation science with conservation action. An Overview of the Washington Natural Heritage Program

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

Come learn about conservation in action as we welcome Joe Rocchio for the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! Joe manages the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Program. A program that catalogues the plants, animals, and ecosystems of Washington and prioritizes their conservation needs, helping guide land use decisions and conservation […]

Spring Bat Box Building Workshop

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

FREE EVENT – REGISTRATION REQUIRED Once again it is time for one of our most popular events! Come join us at SHADOW to enjoy our Bat Conservation & Box Building Class. We teaming up with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The event will start off with information about bat biology, identification, and conservation from […]

Saturday Work Party

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

Registration Required   Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve beautify our grounds and maintain our trails by removing invasive weeds and planting 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 […]