SHADOW

Community Lecture Series: Habitat at Home
2023-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Wildlife. She is passionate about educating people on how we can live with wildlife and increase habitat connectivity! Niki also teaches SHADOW’s very popular Bat Box Building Workshops.
Registration is required for this event, and a $5.00 donation is suggested for adults ages 18 and up.
Fill out the form below to register for this talk, and use this link to make your donation ahead of time.

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Forest Bathing at SHADOW with Cascadia Forest Therapy
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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! Your sensory-focused time in the natural world will culminate in a lovely tea ceremony.
This event is fee based on a sliding scale with a per person cost of $50.00.
To pay for the class in advance please go to this link and pay what you can for the event. Payment will be accepted the day of the event by SHADOW staff via check or online payment at the preserve.
No one will be turned away for inability to pay the full fee, however we do need a minimum of 7 full-price paying participants to have this Forest Therapy experience. A maximum of 15 participants will be allowed per session. If there are not enough participants prior to class 72 hours prior to the experience, the class will be cancelled and participants can either get a full refund for pre-payments or they can apply it to a future session.

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Celebrate National Moth Week at SHADOW
2023-07-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Registration Required
National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. “Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods. National Moth Week is being held, worldwide, during the last full week of July.
NMW offers everyone, everywhere a unique opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist and contribute scientific data about moths. Through partnerships with major online biological data depositories, NMW participants can help map moth distribution and provide needed information on other life history aspects around the globe.
Join us at 7:00 to identify and count our native moths!
Please be sure and register so we know how many people to expect.
(Arrive at 6:30 for a bog tour before our moth-venture.)
Why Moths?
Moths are important pollinators for crops and flowers, and serve as a food source for birds, bats, and other animals.
Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth.
Scientists estimate that there are 150,000, and possibly more than 500,000 moth species globally.
Their colors and patterns may be dazzling, or plain, or cryptically camouflaged. Shapes and sizes range from small as a pinhead (micro-moths) to as large as an adult hand (macro moths).
Why So Late?
Most moths are nocturnal, they fly at night, so we look for them at night to see them. But some fly during the day as well. We’ll be using special lights and a bait station to attract them for our observations.
Learn more at NationalMothWeek.org

To pay for Moth Night in advance please go to this link and pay what you can for the event. Payment will be accepted the day of the event by SHADOW staff via check or online payment at the preserve.

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Mindful Restoration Work Party with Cascadia Forest Therapy!
2023-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve thoughtfully restore and preserve the biodiversity of the land we steward by removing invasive weeds and pruning native species so that new, native plantings thrive. This work party will be facilitated with our partners, Cascadia Forest Therapy, to bring mindful intention to the restoration work. Basing the experience on the principles of Forest Bathing, the work party will have a deeper connection to the plants and restorative intention than in our usual work parties. Your sensory-focused time in the natural world will culminate in a closing ceremony.
No previous experience or tools are required, simply arrive with weather-proof clothing for working outside (closed toed shoes are a must), a water bottle, and be ready to have fun while making a difference. Please be aware that you may encounter muddy areas, plants with thorns, or areas where native pollinators (bees) are thriving.
These events are held rain or shine!
We will meet at SHADOW’s Richter Education Center parking lot and then head to the restoration location.

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Restoration Work Party at SHADOW!
2023-08-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Help SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve thoughtfully restore and preserve the biodiversity of the land we steward!
We need help with tasks like trail maintenance, grounds enhancement, invasive plant removal, and planting, pruning, and protecting native species so they thrive.
No previous experience or tools are required, simply arrive with weather-proof clothing for working outside (closed toed shoes are a must), a water bottle, and be ready to have fun and learn while making a difference. Please be aware that you may encounter muddy areas, plants with thorns, or areas where native pollinators (bees) are thriving.
These events are held rain or shine!
We will meet at SHADOW’s Richter Education Center parking lot and then head to the restoration location after a briefing about the work for the day and tour of the bog.

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Restoration Work Party at SHADOW! Give Habitat a Helping Hand!
2023-08-17 12:30 - 15:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
We need help with tasks like trail maintenance, grounds enhancement, invasive plant removal, and planting, pruning, and protecting native species so they thrive.
No previous experience or tools are required, simply arrive with weather-proof clothing for working outside (closed toed shoes are a must), a water bottle, and be ready to have fun and learn while making a difference. Please be aware that you may encounter muddy areas, plants with thorns, or areas where native pollinators (bees) are thriving.
These events are held rain or shine!
We will meet at SHADOW’s Richter Education Center parking lot and then head to the restoration location after a briefing about the work for the day and tour of the bog.

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Forest Bathing at SHADOW with Cascadia Forest Therapy August 19th 2023
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:00

Backyard Bat Conservation! Bat Activity Trends
2023-08-26 17:30 - 21:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Got bats? We do, and we couldn’t be happier! Did you know that Washington State has 15 of the 47 species of bats found in the US? Here at SHADOW we have been able to document that 8 of those species call our habitats home! Want to find out how you can help bat populations and become a citizen scientist at the same time? Well then join us here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve before the days get too much shorter to observe some of our marvelous and mysterious native bat species. We are partnering with the Woodland Park Zoo to host their ongoing summer 🦇Bat Activity Trends 🦇citizen science program! Jennifer Tallman from Woodland Park Zoo and Stephanie Miller from SHADOW will be on hand to give an informational presentation about the importance of bats to our ecosystem, and then we will head to the observation sites to monitor bat activity for an ongoing study. We will also be joined by Girl Scout Maya Gibbens who will share fascinating fact about bats and how to house them in your yard as part of her Silver Award project! At this event you can sign up for a follow up bat box building workshop as well! Depending on group size, we may split into two groups to cover more habitat areas to survey. Preliminary reports show several active species out foraging at sunset!
Please consider a $5 per person donation to attend this event to support SHADOW’s wildlife monitoring and conservation programs.
🦇To register and donate, please click the link below and come get batty with us!🦇

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Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy- September
2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:00

Frog Frolic 2023!
2023-09-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Frog Frolic is back after a long hiatus due to Covid-19 and we can’t wait to Frolic with you!
Join us for a fun-filled day on Saturday, September 16th, from 1 – 5 pm.
This year’s Frog Frolic will be smaller than in years past but will still have the traditional frolic festivities that you have come to expect from this beloved community event! Take a bog tour, visit conservation partner booth, play children’s games, or make crafts to help get everyone into the spirit of frolicking! A small silent auction will spark friendly rivalry over treasured local experiences and gift baskets.
There will be a beer garden & non-alcoholic beverages and The Little Chicken Burger Food truck will be dishing our tasty fare! Monica Sands from the King County Library System will be sharing stories for children of all ages! Max Renshaw will be on hand to play a lively tune for the day!
We can’t wait to see you at the preserve and celebrate the beginning of the fall season with Frog Frolic!!!
While registration is not mandatory for this event, your doing so really helps us plan our activity supplies and for parking. Please complete the form below to register for Frog Frolic.

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Mindful Restoration Workparty with Cascadia Forest Therapy!
2023-09-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Restoration Work Party Saturday, October 7th
2023-10-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Restoration Work Party: Thursday, October 12th
2023-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy - October
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00

Restoration Work Party Saturday, October 14th
2023-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Family Campfire Night at SHADOW!
2023-10-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Registration Required
Come down to SHADOW to enjoy an evening around the campfire! We’ll supply the hot cocoa and s’mores, you bring your favorite campfire song or family friendly ghost story! This family friendly event is free, but your suggested $5-10 donation will help us continue to host events like this.
Arrive at 4pm for a pre-campfire bog tour!

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Restoration Work Party Thursday, October 19th
2023-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Restoration Work Party Saturday, October 21st
2023-10-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
It’s getting spooky here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! Please join us for a fun-filled family event on Saturday, October 28th as we celebrate and demystify some of the creepy, crawly, and mysterious—yet ecologically important—creatures and ecosystems we coexist with. Door prize will be awarded for on-theme costumes!
Enjoy crafts and activities, exciting games and raffles, and a thrilling tour through the haunted peat bog! While all activities are Halloween-themed, this event is intended to not be scary for children.
Suggested donation of $15 to help us continue to provide community events and environmental education while preserving and restoring vital habitat.

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Full! Guided Nature Walk: Mushroom Saunter
2023-11-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Registration Full!
Thank you for your interest in this guided nature walk. Though registration is full, please email education@shadowhabitat.org to be put on a waitlist, and check back often for future events!
Join Naturalist and Fungi Fanatic Cecilia on an saunter through the SHADOW uplands. As we wander down the trail and chat about local mushrooms we will attempt to find and identify as many mushroom species as we can! This is one of the more prolific fungal years in recent history so don’t miss your chance to get involved in the growing community of mushroom enthusiasts.
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 walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.
This is a free event but please consider a small donation to help support environmental education and restoration efforts at SHADOW!

Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy - November
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00
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! Your sensory-focused time in the natural world will culminate in a lovely tea ceremony.
This event is fee based on a sliding scale with a per person cost of $35.00.
To pay for the class in advance please go to this link and pay what you can for the event. Payment will be accepted the day of the event by SHADOW staff via check or online payment at the preserve.
No one will be turned away for inability to pay the full fee, however we do need a minimum of 7 full-price paying participants to have this Forest Therapy experience. A maximum of 15 participants will be allowed per session. If there are not enough participants prior to class 72 hours prior to the experience, the class will be cancelled and participants can either get a full refund for pre-payments or they can apply it to a future session.
Please send an email to info@shadowhabitat.org once completing your registration so we can send you a confirmation and info about the day of your forest bathing experience.

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Guided Nature Walk: Tree, Shrub, and Mushroom Identification
2023-12-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Winter is an underrated time of year to begin or improve your plant identification skills because many plants are dormant: making them easier to differentiate. Join Shadow Naturalist Cecilia to learn identification tips and tricks for these plants and any mushrooms we may find along the way. You will find yourself marveling at the nuances you can observe in the nature that surrounds you!
Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation, but the path is uneven or uphill in some places. This is a free event, but please consider making a donation to help support our education and restoration efforts!
To register please send an email to education@shadowhabitat.org with the number of people in your party as well as the ages of those under 18.

Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy - December
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
Forest bathing is a beginner-friendly meditation practice based in the psychological benefits of spending time in nature. It has been proven to reduces stress by dropping cortisol levels in the body, which has a huge impact on overall well being; improving sleep, reducing muscle tension, and even improving focus. Participants walk away with a deeper sense of connection with nature, and the people around them.
If you have been meaning to indulge in a little self care this holiday season, this is your chance! Join us and engage mindfully with the nature preserve through several beginner friendly guided meditations with our partner Cascadia Forest Therapy. Your sensory-focused time in nature will culminate in a reflective tea ceremony.
This event is fee based on a sliding scale with a per person cost of $35.00-$50. To pay for the class in advance please go to this link, payment will also be accepted the day of the event by SHADOW staff via check or online payment.
No one will be turned away for inability to pay the full fee, however we do need a minimum of 7 full-price paying participants to host this Forest Therapy experience. A maximum of 15 participants will be allowed per session. If there are not enough participants prior to class 72 hours prior to the experience, the class will be cancelled and participants can either get a full refund for pre-payments or they can apply it to a future session.

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Guided Nature Walk: Winter Plant Identification
2024-01-19 14:45 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Learning the names of plants gives you a completely different lens while walking in the woods. It is almost a mindfulness practice in how it can take your mind off every day worries. Winter is an underrated time of year to begin or improve your plant identification skills because there are actually fewer to seem and you will find that the tress leafing out in spring becomes that much more exciting with a knowledge of their names. Join Shadow Naturalist Cecilia to learn identification tips and tricks for these plants, I guarantee that you will find yourself marveling at the nuances you never noticed before!
Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation, but the path is uneven or uphill in some places.
This is a free event, but please consider making a donation to help support our education and restoration efforts!

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Forest Bathing: Apologies- today's event will be rescheduled
2024-02-10 13:45 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Forest bathing is a beginner-friendly meditation practice based in the psychological benefits of spending time in nature. It has been proven to reduces stress by dropping cortisol levels in the body, which has a huge impact on overall well being; improving sleep, reducing muscle tension, and even improving focus. Participants walk away with a deeper sense of connection with nature, and the people around them.
This is a great way to show yourself some love, or to connect with a partner. Join us and engage mindfully with the nature preserve through several beginner friendly guided meditations with our partner Cascadia Forest Therapy. Your sensory-focused time in nature will culminate in a reflective tea ceremony.
This event is fee based on a sliding scale with a per person cost of $35.00-$50. To pay for the class in advance please go to this link, payment will also be accepted the day of the event by SHADOW staff via check or online payment.
No one will be turned away for inability to pay the full fee, however we do need a minimum of 7 full-price paying participants to host this Forest Therapy experience. A maximum of 15 participants will be allowed per session. If there are not enough participants prior to class 72 hours prior to the experience, the class will be cancelled and participants can either get a full refund for pre-payments or they can apply it to a future session.

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Guided Nature Walk: Great Backyard Bird Count
2024-02-16 14:50 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Birds are one wildlife sighting we often take for granted, but birders have long known the excitement of discovery and the beauty of common species we don’t often stop to observe. Join the naturalists on a guided walk in the mossy woods of Shadow to learn about some of the birds that call our forests home! We have recently begun a community science project to catalog birds present, through which we hope to learn seasonal patterns and even practices to increase habitat for birds in decline. This ties into the annual global event happening this weekend: the Great Backyard Bird Count. Participants spend time in their favorite places observing and counting as many birds as they can find and report their findings. This helps scientists better understand global bird populations.
Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk slowly to allow time for observation, but the path is uneven or uphill in some places.
This is a free event, but please consider making a donation to help support our education and restoration efforts!

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Guided Nature Walk: Owl Prowl!
2024-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
The much anticipated Owl Prowl is back! Join local birder Joe Miles to learn about the owls that call Western Washington home, their biology, and how to make an owl call. Then set off on the grounds at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve after hours to practice your owl calls and see if we can entice an owl to respond! Youth are encouraged to join with parental supervision, though the content will be targeted towards ages 12+.
The suggested donation for this is $10 per participant.

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Nature inspired art: Block printing!
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Make your own block prints to celebrate spring in this workshop with Seattle artist Jules Hepp! Learn to create your own design on paper, transfer your image to a rubber carving block, then carve and print your design. You will leave this class with handmade nature-based prints, cards, and postcards. You are also welcome to bring an image you’d like to print (high contrast black and white works best), fabrics (tote bags, t-shirts ), and/or special or interesting paper you might like to try printing on. This activity is family friendly for youth 8+. Check out more workshops and experiences with Jules HERE.
Absolutely no experience necessary. All materials provided!
This class is being offered at a sliding scale payment of $15-$25 per person, please contribute what you are able to help us continue to offer art workshops in the future!

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Guided Nature Walk: Unique Plant Adaptations for Bog Living
2024-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Let’s explore the fascinating world of bog plants during a guided nature walk through the only sphagnum-hemlock peat bog under protection in our region. Peat bogs are a rare and extreme ecosystem that host a variety of plants you often don’t see elsewhere, like the Rhododendron-related Bog Labrador Tea (pictured above). As we traverse the boardwalk trail through the bog, we’ll delve into the unique adaptations that allow plants to thrive in this challenging environment.
Guided Nature Walks happen rain or shine, so make sure you dress for the weather. While the event is free, consider making a donation to support the preservation of this delicate habitat.

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