PNW Tree Identification: A Seminar for Nature Lovers & Foragers

Saturday December 21st, 2024

12pm-3pm

My Garden Nursery
929 E Bakerview Rd Bellingham, WA 98226

Please join botanist and naturalist, Jazmen Yoder for this captivating crash course in tree evolution and biology followed by an interactive seminar on Pacific Northwest native tree species, and how to find the best mushroom hunting spots using your identification skills and knowledge about specific tree-fungi symbioses.

In this course you will learn how to identify the most common of our native tree species and become acquainted to them through stories and observation of physical characteristics.

This seminar is designed for beginners but would be an interesting class for people who know their trees already. You can expect fun quizzes and questions, hands-on learning, ethnobotanical facts, and mushrooming tips in this captivating lesson taking place on the Winter Solstice.

Topics include

• Brief intro to trees - evolution and biology

• Northwest Trees - a list!

• Summary of common trees

• Activity: work alone or in groups

  • Conifer ID

  • Deciduous tree ID

  • Interaction with tree samples

  • Helpful quizzes and playful challenges

• Tree symbology and ethnobotany including Winter Solstice/Yule and Christmas traditions.

• Mushroom associations. Find the best mushrooms spots by knowing your trees.

• Q/A

What to Bring:

• Snacks and water - drop by the Purple Flamingo Cafe at the front of the nursery before class or during our 10-minute break (menu)

• Wear comfortable clothing (indoor class)

• Notepad and pen (optional)

Registered individuals will receive details on location in an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event.