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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Bickersons Brewhouse in Renton for a special fundraiser benefiting SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Enjoy craft beer, trivia, and support conservation efforts! $1 per pint sold goes directly to support habitat restoration.
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 […]
Join us on June 22 for a rare evening event to experience the tranquility of our beautiful preserve on one of the longest days of the year. This special session includes guided meditation, gentle reflective walks, and group discussion led by seasoned mindfulness practitioners.
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.
Join us for World Environmental Health Day and help us take care of a special part of the SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve forest. We will be doing light invasive plant removal in our beautiful Uplands forest. We will not be working with blackberries or any other armed plants. Gloves and tools will be provided, […]
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.
There will be no jump scares on this haunted bog tour, just the fun and spooky facts about bogs across the world. This tour will be good for kids and adults, costumes are welcome!
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.
