Northwest Natura is a Woman-Owned & Operated Business
Jazmen Yoder
Founder. Naturalist.
BS Evolution, Ecology, & Organismal Biology
BS Minor in Salish Sea Studies
Jazmen was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is passionate about its natural heritage. She is a botanist and former professional wetland ecologist with 8 years of formal education, and over 10 years’ experience in practicing and implementing outdoor skills.
Jazmen founded Northwest Natura in 2022 to put her education to use in her community. Her personal mission is to share the wisdom she received from experiences outdoors, schooling, and years of dedication to honing her craft and journey in understanding her place in the environment.
Jazmen and her husband Jeff reside in Bellingham, WA with their 17-year-old cat, Prince.
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Wealth dwells in people who know about, appreciate and respect the other life forms around them and who understand the importance of habitats for people and all living things.
— Nancy Turner; The Earth’s Blanket
Customer Feedback
Jazmen and Northwest Natura are truly one of a kind! If you are interested in learning about and experiencing the PNW's native plants through wildcrafting, herbalism, and/or naturalist training, you definitely do not want to miss her courses!
I initially decided to take a class as a way to learn more about the PNW specific flora, supplement my research (current PhD student), and to build new wildcrafting skills. To my surprise, I came away with 10x that. Not only is her experiential teaching style engaging, but she makes difficult concepts easy to grasp. It's also amazingly fun!
Her courses have enriched my life and instilled a new appreciation for the wonders and beauty of our PNW ecosystems.
Jazmen is not only incredibly knowledgeable but is also an authentically kind and amazing person who makes everyone feel truly welcomed in her courses. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to deepen their connection with nature and herbal traditions, and/or who just wants to experience a wonderful day outside!
-Kyle S.