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May
16
Sat
San Juan Treasures: Exploring Yellow and Jones Islands @ North Cascades Institute
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May 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
San Juan Treasures: Exploring Yellow and Jones Islands @ North Cascades Institute | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | United States

Ahoy! Join us as we set sail on the Orion, a classic, beautifully-restored 1934 wooden sailboat, to explore the biological riches of some lesser-known San Juan Island treasures. This natural history voyage will focus on seabirds, marine mammals and island wildflowers. Participants will also have the chance to learn the art of sailing and navigation on a historic vessel.

We’ll depart from Anacortes and head first to Jones Island, where we’ll explore the beautiful forests and rocky shores of this 188-acre state park. We’ll learn about madronas, tidelands, pelagic birds and other natural phenomenon of the area. After a day of sailing and island exploration, an evening of fireside stories and music will be shared with Captain Kevin Campion and an Institute Naturalist before retiring to our tents in the island campground.

The next morning, we’ll sail for Yellow Island — a jewel of the San Juan archipelago. This tiny island, owned and stewarded by the Nature Conservancy and accessed only by special permission, has one of the most brilliant and diverse native wildflower displays in all of the Salish Sea. After a morning botanizing with field lenses, flower keys and knowledgeable guides, we’ll again raise our sails and turn our attention back to the water to search for seabirds and marine mammals as we make our slow way back to Anacortes.

Watch a beautiful video of the Orion exploring the Salish Sea at www.vimeo.com/82632034.

All meals are provided. Bring your own tent and camping equipment, or let us know if we can loan you gear.

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Tags: botany camping hiking mammals marine natural history sailing wildflowers
May
17
Sun
San Juan Treasures: Exploring Yellow and Jones Islands @ North Cascades Institute
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May 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
San Juan Treasures: Exploring Yellow and Jones Islands @ North Cascades Institute | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | United States

Ahoy! Join us as we set sail on the Orion, a classic, beautifully-restored 1934 wooden sailboat, to explore the biological riches of some lesser-known San Juan Island treasures. This natural history voyage will focus on seabirds, marine mammals and island wildflowers. Participants will also have the chance to learn the art of sailing and navigation on a historic vessel.

We’ll depart from Anacortes and head first to Jones Island, where we’ll explore the beautiful forests and rocky shores of this 188-acre state park. We’ll learn about madronas, tidelands, pelagic birds and other natural phenomenon of the area. After a day of sailing and island exploration, an evening of fireside stories and music will be shared with Captain Kevin Campion and an Institute Naturalist before retiring to our tents in the island campground.

The next morning, we’ll sail for Yellow Island — a jewel of the San Juan archipelago. This tiny island, owned and stewarded by the Nature Conservancy and accessed only by special permission, has one of the most brilliant and diverse native wildflower displays in all of the Salish Sea. After a morning botanizing with field lenses, flower keys and knowledgeable guides, we’ll again raise our sails and turn our attention back to the water to search for seabirds and marine mammals as we make our slow way back to Anacortes.

Watch a beautiful video of the Orion exploring the Salish Sea at www.vimeo.com/82632034.

All meals are provided. Bring your own tent and camping equipment, or let us know if we can loan you gear.

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Tags: botany camping hiking mammals marine natural history sailing wildflowers
Nov
19
Thu
Conservation Conversation @ Whatcom Land Trust offices
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Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Whatcom Land Trust’s new monthly event series, Conservation Conversations, brings community members together in small group gatherings to hear about and discuss a wide range of topics. In November, Lars Crabo of PNW Moths (http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/) will present about local moths and their habitats and share some of the groups stunning collection of photographs of these lovely, varied and compelling creatures. Moth fans won’t want to miss this!

Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to 30. RSVP required via WLT webpage.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: natural history
Jul
23
Sat
Discussion: Fossils @ Everson Library
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Jul 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for an interactive discussion on the fascinating world of fossil plants led by local Sumas resident and avid fossil collector Dave Morgan. Learn about the recent Holocene of Washington State at Mt. Baker and journey back layer by layer to the Ancient Devonian Shoreline of what is now England. An added bonus…a visit to an ancient Montana beach 1.4 billion years ago. Fossils will be on display from the Morgan Family collection.

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Categories: Family Events Tags: fossils history natural history science
Oct
15
Sat
Fossils with Dave Morgan @ WCLS Sumas Library
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Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fossils with Dave Morgan @ WCLS Sumas Library | | |

Join us for an interactive discussion on the fascinating world of fossil plants led by local Sumas resident and avid fossil collector Dave Morgan. Learn about the recent Holocene of Washington State at Mt. Baker and journey back layer by layer to the Ancient Devonian Shoreline of what is now England. An added bonus…a visit to an ancient Montana beach 1.4 billion years ago. Fossils will be on display from the Morgan Family collection. For all ages.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Family Events Tags: history natural history
Apr
3
Mon
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park
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Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Feather and Frond Forest School will be running a 5 Day Nature Camp for children aged 7-12 at Cornwall Park, April 3 to April 7th!

Our Spring Break Nature Camp will provide a host of opportunities for kids to explore the natural world and have fun adventures with friends. We will be digging deep into the Book of Nature using Awareness Games, Sensory Immersion, Wild Edibles/Plant ID, Survival and Earth-based Skills, Scout Skills, Adventuring, Storytelling and more throughout the week. We will likely be getting dirty too!

Our low 6-to-1 Child-to-Mentor ratio means that your child will not be lost in the crowd and will have ample opportunity to bond with their peers and our experienced mentors. This low ratio is one of our keys to providing a top-level program for your young naturalist/adventurer!

More information and online enrollment form can be found at: http://featherandfrond.org/2017-spring-break-camp

If you have any additional questions, please direct them to us at: contact@featherandfrond.org.

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Categories: Kids Tags: adventure Ages 7-12 animal forms animal tracking Bird Language confidence building elementary school kids environmental education fire fun games jedi skills training natural history nature connection no child left inside No School primitive skiils shelter Spring Break wild edibles
Apr
4
Tue
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park
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Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Feather and Frond Forest School will be running a 5 Day Nature Camp for children aged 7-12 at Cornwall Park, April 3 to April 7th!

Our Spring Break Nature Camp will provide a host of opportunities for kids to explore the natural world and have fun adventures with friends. We will be digging deep into the Book of Nature using Awareness Games, Sensory Immersion, Wild Edibles/Plant ID, Survival and Earth-based Skills, Scout Skills, Adventuring, Storytelling and more throughout the week. We will likely be getting dirty too!

Our low 6-to-1 Child-to-Mentor ratio means that your child will not be lost in the crowd and will have ample opportunity to bond with their peers and our experienced mentors. This low ratio is one of our keys to providing a top-level program for your young naturalist/adventurer!

More information and online enrollment form can be found at: http://featherandfrond.org/2017-spring-break-camp

If you have any additional questions, please direct them to us at: contact@featherandfrond.org.

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Categories: Kids Tags: adventure Ages 7-12 animal forms animal tracking Bird Language confidence building elementary school kids environmental education fire fun games jedi skills training natural history nature connection no child left inside No School primitive skiils shelter Spring Break wild edibles
Apr
5
Wed
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park
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Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Feather and Frond Forest School will be running a 5 Day Nature Camp for children aged 7-12 at Cornwall Park, April 3 to April 7th!

Our Spring Break Nature Camp will provide a host of opportunities for kids to explore the natural world and have fun adventures with friends. We will be digging deep into the Book of Nature using Awareness Games, Sensory Immersion, Wild Edibles/Plant ID, Survival and Earth-based Skills, Scout Skills, Adventuring, Storytelling and more throughout the week. We will likely be getting dirty too!

Our low 6-to-1 Child-to-Mentor ratio means that your child will not be lost in the crowd and will have ample opportunity to bond with their peers and our experienced mentors. This low ratio is one of our keys to providing a top-level program for your young naturalist/adventurer!

More information and online enrollment form can be found at: http://featherandfrond.org/2017-spring-break-camp

If you have any additional questions, please direct them to us at: contact@featherandfrond.org.

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Categories: Kids Tags: adventure Ages 7-12 animal forms animal tracking Bird Language confidence building elementary school kids environmental education fire fun games jedi skills training natural history nature connection no child left inside No School primitive skiils shelter Spring Break wild edibles
Apr
6
Thu
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park
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Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Feather and Frond Forest School will be running a 5 Day Nature Camp for children aged 7-12 at Cornwall Park, April 3 to April 7th!

Our Spring Break Nature Camp will provide a host of opportunities for kids to explore the natural world and have fun adventures with friends. We will be digging deep into the Book of Nature using Awareness Games, Sensory Immersion, Wild Edibles/Plant ID, Survival and Earth-based Skills, Scout Skills, Adventuring, Storytelling and more throughout the week. We will likely be getting dirty too!

Our low 6-to-1 Child-to-Mentor ratio means that your child will not be lost in the crowd and will have ample opportunity to bond with their peers and our experienced mentors. This low ratio is one of our keys to providing a top-level program for your young naturalist/adventurer!

More information and online enrollment form can be found at: http://featherandfrond.org/2017-spring-break-camp

If you have any additional questions, please direct them to us at: contact@featherandfrond.org.

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Apr
7
Fri
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park
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Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring Break Nature Camp @ Cornwall Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Feather and Frond Forest School will be running a 5 Day Nature Camp for children aged 7-12 at Cornwall Park, April 3 to April 7th!

Our Spring Break Nature Camp will provide a host of opportunities for kids to explore the natural world and have fun adventures with friends. We will be digging deep into the Book of Nature using Awareness Games, Sensory Immersion, Wild Edibles/Plant ID, Survival and Earth-based Skills, Scout Skills, Adventuring, Storytelling and more throughout the week. We will likely be getting dirty too!

Our low 6-to-1 Child-to-Mentor ratio means that your child will not be lost in the crowd and will have ample opportunity to bond with their peers and our experienced mentors. This low ratio is one of our keys to providing a top-level program for your young naturalist/adventurer!

More information and online enrollment form can be found at: http://featherandfrond.org/2017-spring-break-camp

If you have any additional questions, please direct them to us at: contact@featherandfrond.org.

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Categories: Kids Tags: adventure Ages 7-12 animal forms animal tracking Bird Language confidence building elementary school kids environmental education fire fun games jedi skills training natural history nature connection no child left inside No School primitive skiils shelter Spring Break wild edibles
Apr
20
Wed
WNPS April Webinar: Rocky Bald Habitats of Whatcom and Skagit Counties @ Virtual Event
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Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
WNPS April Webinar: Rocky Bald Habitats of Whatcom and Skagit Counties @ Virtual Event

The Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society holds meetings on the third Wednesday of every month from September through May. Meetings begin at 7 pm and will continue to be held virtually on Zoom until further notice.

Lowland rocky balds lack trees and abound with wildflowers. Our speaker this month, a Senior Instructor at WWU and an active member of the Koma Kulshan Chapter, will discuss the flora and ecology of the thin-soiled balds around Bellingham, including some of our showiest wildflowers and rarest plants. He will also describe a citizen science monitoring program to better understand this rare habitat type.

Registration is required to attend this event. Follow the link provided to our state calendar listing to register and receive an access link.

PLEASE NOTE: The event will be recorded, including the Question and Answer session. Registrants acknowledge their name may be a part of this recording if they participate in the Q&A session. Registrants under the age of 18 may only attend with permission from a parent or guardian.

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Categories: Education Home & Garden Local History Outdoor Recreation Tags: #outdoor ecology environmental native plants natural history outdoor education Washington Native Plant Society WNPS
May
27
Sat
WNPS Field Trip: Squires Lake to Alger Alp @ Squires Lake Park
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May 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
WNPS Field Trip: Squires Lake to Alger Alp @ Squires Lake Park

The Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society regularly hosts educational seminars and field trips, typically free and open to the public. **Registration is required for this event as space is limited.** Visit our calendar listing at the link provided for more information and registration instructions.

Meetup location: We will meet at 9 am at the E side park and ride off Fairhaven Parkway. Visit the link provided for more information.

Squires Lake is a Skagit County park about 8.5 miles south of Bellingham and about a half mile off I-5. We will hike the loop around the east side of the lake, take a brief side trip to see the beaver pond, then continue the loop leading to the Alger Alp trail. Depending on the group, we will go to the top to see views of Alger and the Skagit valley.

Planning ahead: Bring lunch and water. Wear comfortable hiking shoes or boots, and dress for the weather.

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Categories: Education Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #NativePlantSociety ecology environmental education native plants natural history outdoor education pnw native plants Washington Native Plant Society
May 2015 – May 2023 May 2015 – May 2023