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!
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 […]
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled, check back in for more events soon! Join Alison Webb PhD, Program Director of Pacific Northwest Biology to learn about incorporating herpetology in youth education. Reptiles and amphibians play a critical role in the environment's health; incorporating them into a nature-based curriculum can be both valuable and exciting! This […]
Forest Bathing is a nature-based mindfulness practice that helps to reduce stress and stay in the moment. You may leave with less urgency to look at your phone and a greater connection to nature.
A beautiful rainy fall is a mushroom enthusiast’s dream! Join fungi enthusiast Cecilia for an exploration of mushrooms visible from our upland trails. This guided nature walk will be fun for beginners and mycophiles interested in sharing their knowledge with a group.
Explore the unique world of extremophile plants with SHADOW! Join our guided nature walk to learn more about bog flora, like Bog Labrador Tea, and how they thrive in different extreme environments like bogs, the arctic tundra, and the high alpine.
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.
