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Nature Walks/Tours

Plant Identification

Traditional Uses of Plants (Ethnobotany)

Edible/Medicinal Plant Walks and Forays

Edible/Medicinal Mushrooms Walks and Forays

Fungi Basics Crash Course (Interactive Indoor Lecture)

Fungi Ecology Outing

Birding

Tidepooling and Intertidal Ecosystem Exploration

Basket Weaving Workshop

Foraging

Wildcrafting Workshops

Foraging and Cooking Workshops

Fire-making and/or Bushcraft Workshops

Learn your lichens, mosses and liverworts

Botany Crash Course (Interactive Indoor/Outdoor Lecture)

Salish Sea Natural History Outings

More! (inquire about your specific idea by emailing us)

If you don’t see an upcoming event that interests you or isn’t conducive to your schedule, fill out this form to suggest a topic and day of the week!

We provide a list of ideas in the form, but you are welcome to suggest something new. If it’s in our wheelhouse, we will be happy to schedule your unique course!

$190 - Short Lesson

Includes 2.5 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on a single topic.

$360 - Half-Day

Includes 4 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on 1 or 2 topics.

$460 - Full Day

Includes 6-8 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on one or multiple topics, with one 30-min break and several mini breaks (~5 min).

$800 - Overnighter

Includes 1 full day, 1 half day, and an overnight component. Features several hours of instruction and/or activity time focused multiple topics, with several breaks.

$1,200 - Weekend

Includes 2 full days with or without a camping component. Features 8 hours per day of instruction and/or activity time focused on one or multiple topics, with several breaks.

$4,200 - Seasonal Immersion

Includes 40 hours of instruction time scattered throughout a year, for example, 2 courses in each season Each course will be focused on your interest and tailored to the season. We will work closely with you to design the ultimate immersive experience you’re looking for.

Note: Cost for Private Lessons are totals. The amount an individual will pay is determined by the number of attendees expected.

For example: 4 people/200.00 short lesson = 50 per person.

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$200 - Short Lesson

Includes 2.5 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on a single topic.

$360 - Half-Day

Includes 4 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on 1 or 2 topics.

$630 - Full Day

Includes 6-8 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on one or multiple topics, with one 30-min break and several mini breaks (~5 min).

$990 - Overnighter

Includes 1 full day, 1 half day, and an overnight component. Features several hours of instruction and/or activity time focused multiple topics, with several breaks.

$1,800 - Weekend

Includes 2 full days with or without a camping component. Features 8 hours per day of instruction and/or activity time focused on one or multiple topics, with several breaks.

$4,200 - Seasonal Immersion

Includes 40 hours of instruction time scattered throughout a year, for example, 2 courses in each season Each course will be focused on your interest and tailored to the season. We will work closely with you to design the ultimate immersive experience you’re looking for.

Note: Cost for Private Lessons are totals. The amount an individual will pay is determined by the number of attendees expected.

For example: 10 people/300.00 short lesson = 30.00 per person.

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$300 - Short Lesson

Includes 2.5 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on a single topic.

$400 - Half-Day

Includes 4 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on 1 or 2 topics.

$750 - Full Day

Includes 8 hours of instruction and/or activity time focused on one or multiple topics, with one 30-min break and several mini breaks (~5 min).

$1,900 - Overnighter

Includes 1 full day, 1 half day, and an overnight component. Features several hours of instruction and/or activity time focused multiple topics, with several breaks.

$3,150 - Weekend

Includes 2 full days with an overnight component. Features 8 hours per day of instruction and/or activity time focused on one or multiple topics, with several breaks.

$5,600 - Seasonal Immersion

Includes 40 hours of instruction time scattered throughout a year, for example, 2 courses in each season. Each course will be focused on your interest(s) and tailored to the season.

• “Are your courses kid-friendly?” Yes! While I offer courses designed with adults in mind, kids can learn a lot too!

• “I want to bring my child with me. Do I need to include him in the count?” Short answer: probably, yes. Babies and toddlers can come for free, but please note that I will not be able to keep an eye on them and you will be entirely responsible for them throughout the lesson. Kids that are coming along to learn and participate are considered attendees of the course and yes, must be included in the attendance count.

• “Where are you based out of?” I am based out of Bellingham, WA in Whatcom County, Washington. I teach in Whatcom County and in neighboring and adjacent counties.

• “I live so far away from you! Do you have online courses?” No, unfortunately, I do not have online courses available at this time but I hope to in the future.

• “Do you offer multi-day field guide services?” Yes. While I do not advertise this online (yet), I offer Naturalist Field Guide services. If you are seeking a botanist or naturalist for your hiking trip, you can inquire in an email. nwnatura@gmail.com