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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join SHADOW, King Conservation District, Firewise Communities & Local Fire Departments to learn about the FIREWISE for the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! You will learn about the best ways to prevent wildfire damage to your home and property and landowner incentive programs for doing so! Hot cocoa and water will be […]
Registration Required Come down to SHADOW and enjoy an evening around the campfire! We’ll supply the hot cocoa and s’mores stuff and you bring your favorite campfire song or family friendly ghost story! This is a FREE family friendly event, but if you love your s'mores, feel free to chip in a suggested $5 donation […]
Join us in the Richter Education Center learn about the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) with Megan Kim. It offers an incentive to preserve open space on private property in King County by providing a tax reduction. PBRS is based on a point system. Points are assigned to each qualifying resource category. See if your […]
Event Cancelled We are sorry to announce that due to the low forecast of rain we have decided to cancel the Family Campfire Night in May so as to not risk any potential sparks causing a fire in the preserve. We are planning other summer activities that can be done in lieu of a campfire […]
Come discover fun and effective ways you can help support wildlife, regardless of your expertise, how much space you have, or where you live in the next installment of our 2023 community lecture series! Hot cocoa and water will be provided! Niki Desautels is the Habitat at Home Coordinator for Washington Department of Fish and […]
The art of forest bathing is the art of connecting with nature through our senses. All we have to do is accept the invitation. Engage mindfully with the world around you on one of SHADOW's beautiful upland trails on a two hour guided Forest Therapy Nature Walk experience with our new partner Cascadia Forest Therapy! […]
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.
