SHADOW

Cancelled - Guided Nature Walk: Earth Day Celebration
2020-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
CANCELLED
Come help us celebrate a belated Earth Day and explore the beautiful trails found at SHADOW on this guided tour! Use this day as an excuse to get outdoors and appreciate the natural world around us!
Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

Cancelled - Restoration Work Party
2020-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Cancelled!
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 events are held rain or shine!

Cancelled - Guided Nature Walk: Frogs Around the Bog
2020-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
CANCELLED!
Learn about frogs and other amphibians on this educational and enjoyable guided walk through SHADOW’s own peat bog! Pass by our pond and learn some fun facts about Western Washington’s amphibians!
Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

Cancelled - Restoration Work Party
2020-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Cancelled!
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 events are held rain or shine!
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 10 am – 2 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

Cancelled! - Restoration Work Party
2020-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Guided Nature Walk: The Importance of Water
2020-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Explore the beauty of the Nature Preserve with a guide and learn more about the habitats of SHADOW. During this guided nature walk we will discover the role water plays at the Nature Preserve. We will discuss how important water is to the bog and how it connects beyond SHADOW to other ecosystems.
Guided Nature Walks are outdoor explorations that take place rain or shine. Come with weather appropriate clothes and shoes for moderate levels of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Owl Prowl
2020-03-06 21:00 - 23:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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The Owl Prowl is back! Join local birding-enthusiast Joe Miles, to learn about all 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!
There is a suggested donation of $10 for this event.

Neighborhood Open House
2020-02-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Join us for a chance to get to know SHADOW’s neighbors, volunteers, staff, and board. We will have a presentation on Living with Wildlife by Christopher Anderson, from the Washington Department Fish and Wildlife. There will be information on our upcoming projects, community classes, and other news from around the Nature Preserve. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Restoration Work Party
2020-02-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-02-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, 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 events are held rain or shine!
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 10 am – 2 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

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Art in Nature: Block Printing Workshop
2020-02-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Join us at this one of a kind, nature themed Block Printing Workshop. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a design on paper, transfer your image on to a soft carving block (not the linoleum or wood block that are tougher for beginners), carve your block using a lino-cut tool, and print your design!
No prior drawing or printing experience necessary. Materials and tools will be provided.
There is a $20 suggested donation for this class.

CLASS FULL: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Restoration Work Party
2020-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | WA

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
2019-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Did you volunteer for SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve in 2019? Come join us as we celebrate and thank our wonderful volunteers who helped make SHADOW’s 2019 a success!
*Lunch will be provided.

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Guided Nature Walk: Winter Walk
2019-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 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.

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Guided Nature Walk: Thankful for Nature
2019-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Explore the beauty of SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve with a guide. As we take a walk through the bog, we will consider and discuss why we are thankful for nature and conservation.
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.

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Creating Art with Nature
2019-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Join us at SHADOW for a fun and educational nature art class! We will draw inspiration from collected bits of nature including fallen leaves and wild mushrooms to create beautiful pieces of art. In this afternoon class, we will learn all about the natural materials that we are using and discuss ways to help the environment. You will get to take your beautiful works of nature art home to display!
This class is well suited for kids and families, children under 16 years old must have a parent or guardian present.

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Guided Nature Walk: Mushroom Madness
2019-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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 SHADOW.
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.

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Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog
2019-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Come celebrate Halloween at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve with a tour through the spooky haunted peat bog! As we walk along the boardwalk we will learn about bogs and creepy animals like bats and spiders.
Come and create an eco-friendly, Halloween themed craft at this is a family-friendly event for all ages!
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS FULL.

Guided Nature Walk: Fall Foliage Walk
2019-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, 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 walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Bat Biology & Box Building
2019-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, 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 has a $20 suggested donation per participant. REGISTER WITH A DONATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
*Children under 16 years old must have a parent or guardian present due to the use of hand tools for box construction.
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Restoration Work Party
2019-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, 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 events are held rain or shine!
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 10 am – 1 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

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Adopt-A-Road Work Party
2019-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, 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 the roads around SHADOW’s grounds.

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Guided Nature Walk: Wetlands and Watersheds
2019-10-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, 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 of walking – inclines or uneven ground may be encountered on this walk.

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Restoration Work Party
2019-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, 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 sure to come dressed for the weather. You may encounter muddy areas and plants with thorns so boots, long sleeves, and long pants are recommended.
No experience is necessary to participate. Tools and gloves are provided! Bringing a water bottle and lunch is encouraged!

Fiestas de Restauración
Fiestas de Restauración: Cada sábado, 10 am – 2 pm
Conoce de primera mano tu ecología local trabajando en uno de los diversos sitios alrededor de SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve!
Cada sábado tiene nuevo trababjo pero siempre pasamos por el turbera de 5,000 años de edad.
No experiencia es necesario. Todas las herramientas y instructiones será proporcionado.

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