Winter is an underrated time of year to begin or improve your plant identification skills because many plants are dormant: making them easier to differentiate. Join Shadow Naturalist Cecilia to learn identification tips and tricks for these plants and any mushrooms we may find along the way. You will find yourself marveling at the nuances […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
