Family Campfire Night at SHADOW!

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

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 […]

Backyard Bat Conservation! Bat Activity Trends

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 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 […]

$5

Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy – October

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! […]

Family Campfire Night at SHADOW!

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 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 […]

Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 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 […]

Full! Guided Nature Walk: Mushroom Saunter

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 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 […]

Guided Nature Walk: Winter Plant Identification

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 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 […]

Forest Bathing: Apologies- today’s event will be rescheduled

Shadow Lake Nature Preserve 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 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 […]

Guided Nature Walk: Amphibians

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

 Join us for a guided nature walk in Shadow's wetlands. Learn about the tips and tricks to find and identify some of the awesome amphibians at Shadow Lake Nature preserve while we Celebrate National Amphibian Week! Guided nature walks happen rain or shine, so please dress to keep yourself warm and dry. We will walk […]