Sally W.

This is a private event for Sally and her family and friends. If you’re not with Sally’s group, check out NWN’s other public events coming up or suggest a custom course by clicking here!

Saturday March 9th

1:00pm to 5:00pm

Maple Falls, WA

Plants of the PNW

Topics and What to Expect

Botany

• Crash Course in botanical vocabulary

• Taxonomical connections of various plant species

  • Family

  • Genus

  • Species

• Discourse on phenology and evolution of traits.

Forest Nature Walk & Plant ID

• A walk in the woods

  • Learn how to ID our common conifers, shrubs, and spring blooms

  • Explore lichens and mosses

• Foraging opportunity - make a delicious wildcrafted tea.

• Plant ID-related quizzes and games

• Forbidden Corndogs

Ecology

• General forest and wetland ecology discourse throughout the field trip.

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The majority of this class will be spent out in the woods. The terrain will be mostly flat (walking, not hiking). The location will depend on the weather forecast. If there is rain, we will use Silver Lake Park; if no rain, we will use Northwest Natura’s land. Both locations are about 2 miles from Maple Falls. Details on location will be updated as the date approaches.

What to Bring:

• Dress for the weather

• Snacks/Lunch and plenty of water

• Waterproof or water-resistant footwear

• A thermos or mug for tea

• Camp chair

• Outdoor blanket

You may also want to bring:

• A notebook and pen

• DSLR camera

• Extra layers, gloves, beanie, etc.

• Hygiene kit (WAG bag for doing business in the woods)

• Your favorite field guide (plants, lichens, ferns, moss, wildlife)

Additional Information

Will we be next to our cars during the course?

Yes. The parking lot at either location will be near our basecamp.

Do we have access to restroom facilities?
Silver Lake has pit toilet facilities that may still be closed in March but sometimes they open early. Please plan to bring whatever you need to do business in the woods just in case. Northwest Natura land will have a primitive option.

Will there be shelter from the rain?
Yes. At Silver Lake Park, there are a few options for shelter. We will use the Maple Creek Shelter if it is unoccupied (first come first serve in the off season) and we will have a fire.

Details are subject to change based on weather or other uncontrollable circumstances.  

If you have any other questions, please email nwnatura@gmail.com

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