REGISTRATION REQUIRED It's getting spooky here at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve! Please join us for a fun-filled family event on October 30th as we celebrate and demystify some of the creepy, crawly, and mysterious—yet ecologically important—creatures we coexist with. Enjoy kids' crafts and activities, exciting games and raffles, pre-packaged snacks and beverages, and a thrilling […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and join us in a search for mushrooms of all shapes, sizes, and colors! We will attempt to find and identify as many mushroom species as we can and discuss the role fungus plays in the ecosystem here at […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Explore the beauty of our trails with a guide at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve and welcome the winter season as we discuss ways in which the ecosystem around us is changing and preparing for colder temperatures and shorter days. Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine, designed for […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Sip your coffee, enjoy your breakfast, and join us on Zoom with our friend Katie Remine, Woodland Park Zoo’s Northwest Conservation Coordinator, to learn about our wetland friends—the frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that call our local wetland habitats home! First, you will learn about the restoration work that has occurred at the […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us again for another early morning virtual class featuring Katie Remine, Woodland Park Zoo's Northwest Conservation Coordinator. Katie is back to share insights from research on our urban carnivores and discuss ways we can all support human-wildlife coexistence in our communities! Christine Anne, Lead Animal Keeper at Woodland Park Zoo and SHADOW […]
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 […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Celebrate Earth Day with a guided walk through our upland nature trails! Get to know some of our region’s native trees, plants, and critters as we explore the various habitats along the trails. If you are interested, download iNaturalist on your phone and we will help you learn how to use it. Visit […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Earth Day celebration is a family-friendly event with a scavenger hunt along the Bog Boardwalk Trail as well as other fun educational activities, raffle prizes, a native plant sale, and free snacks and beverages! Only 150 spaces are available—so register soon! To learn more and register, visit https://shadowhabitat.org/spring-benefit-celebration/.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us for a family-friendly workshop where we will learn about several reptiles that live in Washington state. We will talk about major groups of reptiles, introduce scientific terms, learn about unique reptile traits, and make an art print of scale types to take home! This workshop has been developed for kids ages […]
Registration Required 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 […]
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.
