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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
Have you been thinking about getting in touch with your artistic side? Learn to design your own prints which can be used to decorate clothing, posters, cards and more!
Connect with yourself and nature in this science-backed practice that encourages you to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with the natural world. Highly trained forest bathing guide will lead you through moments of stillness, their cues help you stay present, notice details, and truly immerse yourself in nature. It’s about being present, breathing in the […]
Did you know that one chickadee family brings between 390-570 caterpillars to their hatchlings per day? While most of us don’t get as excited to see a caterpillar as we might to spot an owl or eagle, these invaluable animals are responsible for supporting the wide web of animals that can be found in the […]