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Forage for wild medicines and bolster your home-made apothecary! In this class, deep dive into winter plant allies through guided foraging, and stepwise instruction on wildcrafting them into useful medicines.
Students will practice identifying and crafting plant materials into handmade remedies for a variety of ailments, but especially immunity. They will work together or individually to create concoctions to take home.
This series is designed for individuals at any skill level who are interested in foraging, plant ID, herbalism, and wildcrafting.
Expect some gentle to moderate hiking, and some kneeling or squatting.
This course takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. There will be a shelter to craft our medicines under if it’s raining. Bring warm layers, enjoy a complimentary hot beverage, connect with the land, find community, and enjoy the winter in an exciting new way!
Foraging
Plant ID and medicinal plant and fungi discourse throughout the class
Wildcrafted salves and syrups
We will begin the series with an introduction to foraging medicinal wild plants and discussing native vs nonnative plant foraging etiquette. The second part of the day will be spent foraging for target medicinal plants which we will craft into salves and syrups in the final portion of this class.
More info and registration via the event website. Space is limited.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon learning survival firelighting and baking bread over a campfire with Northwest Natura!
This course is designed to be highly engaging with hands-on activities. Here’s what you can expect from this class:
Opportunities with Guidance on the following:
-Coaching and practicing firelighting with a ferro rod and/or flint and steel.
-Independent foraging; locating materials for fire making.
-Craft your own fire without a lighter using foraged materials.
-Learn my outdoor bread recipe to share with your friends and family.
-Preparing and baking (and eating!) 3 loaves between 3 small groups at camp.
I will direct but maintain a hands-off approach with this class so you can successfully make a fire in damp conditions and bake outdoors on your own in the future without guidance.
At every NWN class there is a sense of community. Expect bonding, laughter, and total joy in the woods!
The location of this course will take place on forested private land in Maple Falls. Registered Participants will receive driving directions and other information in an email sent 3-4 days prior to the event.
Please register via the website. Space is limited.
If you have dietary restrictions such as no dairy, please let us know ASAP so I can plan to accommodate you. Sorry, gluten free option is not available.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon learning survival firelighting and baking bread over a campfire with Northwest Natura!
This course is designed to be highly engaging with hands-on activities. Here’s what you can expect from this class:
Opportunities with Guidance on the following:
-Coaching and practicing firelighting with a ferro rod and/or flint and steel.
-Independent foraging; locating materials for fire making.
-Craft your own fire without a lighter using foraged materials.
-Learn my outdoor bread recipe to share with your friends and family.
-Preparing and baking (and eating!) 3 loaves between 3 small groups at camp.
I will direct but maintain a hands-off approach with this class so you can successfully make a fire in damp conditions and bake outdoors on your own in the future without guidance.
At every NWN class there is a sense of community. Expect bonding, laughter, and total joy in the woods!
The location of this course will take place on forested private land in Maple Falls. Registered Participants will receive driving directions and other information in an email sent 3-4 days prior to the event.
Please register via the website. Space is limited.
If you have dietary restrictions such as no dairy, please let us know ASAP so I can plan to accommodate you. Sorry, gluten free option is not available.
This course is designed for anyone interested in foraging, herbal medicine, and native plant identification.
Take an educational stroll through a central park in Bellingham to learn the medicinal benefits of several species of plants, how and when to harvest them, and foraging ethics and safety.
You will be amazed at how much we find and how much you’ll learn on this field trip!
Preparedness:
Dress for the weather
Walking shoes (hiking boots not necessary)
Snacks and water
Notebook and Pen (optional but recommended)
Well behaved dogs can join us but they need to be on a leash during the field trip.
Please register via the event website.
Enjoy live music from Robert Sarazin Blake & Jan Peters in the taproom on Thursday, January 9th as they celebrate 25 years of playing music together at Boundary Bay Brewery!
Music from 7 – 9 pm. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. The taproom is 21+ only.
This special concert, Thursday, January 9th celebrates 25 years of Robert Sarazin Blake & Jan Peters performing music at Boundary Bay Brewery. Back to the beginning. Back to the basics. Robert and Jan on a small stage in the corner of the taproom singing songs. 7 – 9 pm.
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening at Hotel Leo’s Robbie Burns Day Dinner on January 25! Join us to honor Scotland’s beloved poet with a night steeped in tradition, featuring a plated Scottish feast, lively music, and the ceremonial Presenting of the Haggis. This is a celebration of culture, cuisine, and community you won’t want to miss. The full menu and event details are coming soon, so check our website often—and save the date for this special winter gathering!
$55/ per person. Book your experience on Opentable at https://bit.ly/3Pjx2Kz
Come out and enjoy an afternoon learning survival firelighting and baking bread over a campfire with Northwest Natura!
This course is designed to be highly engaging with hands-on activities. Here’s what you can expect from this class:
Opportunities with Guidance on the following:
-Coaching and practicing firelighting with a ferro rod and/or flint and steel.
-Independent foraging; locating materials for fire making.
-Craft your own fire without a lighter using foraged materials.
-Learn my outdoor bread recipe to share with your friends and family.
-Preparing and baking (and eating!) 3 loaves between 3 small groups at camp.
I will direct but maintain a hands-off approach with this class so you can successfully make a fire in damp conditions and bake outdoors on your own in the future without guidance.
At every NWN class there is a sense of community. Expect bonding, laughter, and total joy in the woods!
The location of this course will take place on forested private land in Maple Falls. Registered Participants will receive driving directions and other information in an email sent 3-4 days prior to the event. Please register via the website.
If you have dietary restrictions such as no dairy, please let us know ASAP so I can plan to accommodate you. Sorry, gluten free option is not available.
Your Weekly Indulgence!
Every Sunday, Hotel Leo invites you to savor the perfect blend of delicious flavors and live jazz at our Sunday Jazz Brunch. Treat yourself to a spread of breakfast and brunch favorites, from classic staples to indulgent treats, all served in the elegant setting of our historic hotel.
Explore our Sunday Jazz Brunch Menu to preview the delicious offerings that await. Raise a glass with a mimosa or Bloody Mary, or opt for one of our refreshing mocktails to keep it light. As you dine, let the sounds of live jazz set the mood for a relaxing and refined Sunday.
Whether it’s a weekly tradition or a special treat, Sunday Jazz Brunch at Hotel Leo is the perfect way to gather with loved ones, enjoy great company, and savor a memorable experience.
Reserve your spot on OpenTable and make Sunday your favorite day of the week!
Need some forest and river time? Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a day out on the river and in the woods to go tracking, find mushrooms, learn names of plants and fungi, observe animals, and just get away from it all in this special offering. This course is designed for anyone looking to ignore Valentine’s Day or celebrate in a new way this year.
This course will be unlike other NWN field trips as it’s more centered on wandering, socializing, observing, and provide opportunities to learn from others and share your own knowledge.
This offering is donation-based. Choose what you can afford. If you can’t afford the lowest donation right now, please email me nwnatura@gmail.com so I can accommodate you.
Northwest Natura Land is composed of mixed forests along the North Fork of the Nooksack River near Maple Falls. The land is privately owned. The riverside area is a popular thoroughfare for birds and mammals, and the river is populated with all types of salmon species.
Tracks last seen on the land: Cougar, Black Bear, Elk, Black-Tailed Deer, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle
Fungi last spotted nearby: Turkey Tail, lots of other bracket fungi, strange Ascomycetes galore, Witch’s Butters
Birds spotted recently: Ravens, eagles, dippers, kingfishers, and common songbirds
Other wildlife: Chum Salmon on their way upriver
This course is what you want it to be. As a group we can decide to play fun games, start a fire, spend all our time tracking and taking photos, or whatever. There are 4 hours to play around with and lots of space to explore.
You can’t spell love without L-E-O!
Get ready for a night of romance and elegance at Hotel Leo! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delicious plated dinner featuring dishes like duck leg confit and braised lamb shank, perfectly complemented by featured cocktails and curated wine and cocktail pairings. All set to the soulful sounds of live music from Soul*drift.
Reserve your spot on OpenTable.
Who’s up for learning how to create a delicious brunch with a vegan twist? Join Pasado’s Safe Haven Chef Amy Webster for a delicious and fun menu delivered demonstration-style that’s sure to inspire you to host a vegan brunch of your own. You’ll be treated to tasty samples of each dish and a full coffee bar!
On the Menu:
Cheesy Breakfast Bake
Rice Paper Bakin’
Chocolate Donuts
Join us at The Lodge at St Edward Park for a vibrant, festive and colorful night filled with live music, food, drink and festivities! Grab your mask and beads and meet in Tonsorium Bar and the historic Remington Ballroom for a night to remember! Local 6 piece Jazz ensemble UMAMI will be guiding us through the night with their eclectic and tasty rhythms, horns and unique blend of sounds. We’ll have festive cocktails just for the occasion, King cakes, and great Cajun specials to indulge in. Tickets include access to the performance and light appetizers. Full bar and full dinner menu also available. Don’t want to drive home for the night? Call the front desk to reserve our special room package instead! Party is 21+
Individual Party Tickets | $45 per person:
Mardi Gras Rooms Package
We’re bringing the spirit of the Big Easy to our Mardi Gras Rooms Package with a themed gift bag, sweet treats, and bubbles from our Chef, plus early check-in and late checkout times. Let the good times roll like a steamboat down the Mississippi River with two tickets to our Mardi Gras party, where you’ll sip on NOLA-inspired cocktails and get jazzed for soulful tunes from jazz band UMAMI before retiring to your room for a restful night’s sleep. Don’t miss this celebration straight off of Bourbon Street – book now!
Starting at $399* | Room + Party Package Includes:
Overnight Stay
Mardi Gras Gift Bag/Swag Bag
Sweet Treats and Bubbles from Chef
Early Check-in and Late Checkout
(2) tickets to the Mardi Gras Party
*Advance reservations are required. The room package is based on double occupancy and subject to availability. This is a 21+ event.?Rates do not include taxes, gratuities, or?resort fee.
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The Lodge?at?St. Edward Park? is a beautifully restored former seminary built in 1931, transformed into an 84-guestroom luxury hotel opened in 2021. The Romanesque revival-style property is located in a lush 326-acre State?Park?forest just 20 minutes from Seattle along the shore of Lake Washington. This historic Northwest landmark also boasts three exceptional on-site restaurants and bars, a gallery of local art, a world-class spa, and year-round activities for hotel guests and locals alike to enjoy, including an indoor pickleball court, game nights in the library, guided historic tours of the property, nature hikes through the?park, and more. In 2024, The?Lodge?at?St.?Edward?received the prestigious honor of a MICHELIN Key?designation. Learn more: https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/?
Boundary Bay Brewery is throwing the biggest family friendly St. Patrick’s Day weekend ever, with four days of festivities Friday 3/14 – Monday 3/17. Penk O’Donnell Dancers, Beer Garden, Free music, Irish food and Irish beer, including the official after party of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 3/16 featuring our popular Fish Fry, Dougs Burgers, live music and fun! Reservations are available online for indoor seating. Check out www.bbaybrewery.com/events for a full schedule of St. Patricks Day events.
Boundary Bay Brewery is throwing the biggest family friendly St. Patrick’s Day weekend ever, with four days of festivities Friday 3/14 – Monday 3/17. Penk O’Donnell Dancers, Beer Garden, Free music, Irish food and Irish beer, including the official after party of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 3/16 featuring our popular Fish Fry, Dougs Burgers, live music and fun! Reservations are available online for indoor seating. Check out www.bbaybrewery.com/events for a full schedule of St. Patricks Day events.
Boundary Bay Brewery is throwing the biggest family friendly St. Patrick’s Day weekend ever, with four days of festivities Friday 3/14 – Monday 3/17. Penk O’Donnell Dancers, Beer Garden, Free music, Irish food and Irish beer, including the official after party of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 3/16 featuring our popular Fish Fry, Dougs Burgers, live music and fun! Reservations are available online for indoor seating. Check out www.bbaybrewery.com/events for a full schedule of St. Patricks Day events.
Join us for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Hotel Leo on Sunday, March 16! This festive event brings the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day to the table with a traditional Irish-inspired menu, lively music, and festive beverages to toast the occasion. Don your green and make a morning of it—fuel up before heading to the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There’s no better way to kick off the holiday than with delicious bites, flowing drinks, and plenty of craic. Sláinte!
Boundary Bay Brewery is throwing the biggest family friendly St. Patrick’s Day weekend ever, with four days of festivities Friday 3/14 – Monday 3/17. Penk O’Donnell Dancers, Beer Garden, Free music, Irish food and Irish beer, including the official after party of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 3/16 featuring our popular Fish Fry, Dougs Burgers, live music and fun! Reservations are available online for indoor seating. Check out www.bbaybrewery.com/events for a full schedule of St. Patricks Day events.
Enjoy chili (starting at 5pm) and 50s/60s rock & roll with the band Fossil Rock (starting at 6pm) at a law enforcement fundraiser, sponsored by the Bellingham Chapter of the International Footprint Association. 21+ only with full bar available. $15 for meal. Also includes a silent auction and money draws. Cash or check only. Advance purchase appreciated – see contact information.
Stop by the taproom on Sundays for free live jazz music starring Scot Ranney & friends!
Music starts at 6 pm every Sunday, and Jazz Jam (jazz musicians are welcome to join in!) at 7 pm. The taproom is 21+.
Scot Ranney’s international piano career began in 1991 when he had the opportunity to play in a rhythm and blues/jazz band with the late great James “Curly” Cooke. Scot’s music is positive and funky, engaging the audience musically and personally. You see feet tapping, faces smiling, and most of all, people having a good time. Scot will be joined by a rotating cast of talented local jazz musicians.
Join us for Good Neighbor Night, where 10% of revenue will be donated to the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra – Your Community. Your Orchestra.
The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is the Resident Orchestra of Mount Baker Theatre, dedicated to enriching, inspiring, and connecting our community through the transformative power of music. ??
Experience the magic of music and community—come raise a glass for a great cause! ??
Stones Throw Brewery is turning 9, and we’re throwing a good ol’ Fairhaven-style celebration. Join us on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from noon to 8 PM for a day packed with great beer, live tunes, and tasty eats.
? On tap: We’ll be pouring our classic flagship brews and seasonal favorites. Come grab a pint and catch up with your neighbors!
? Live Music Lineup:
- Noon – 2 PM: Cats Like Us Duo
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Cardova
- 5 PM – 8 PM: Lost at Last
? Local Eats: Munch on delicious bites from Galley 2 Go and Street Dogs while you hang with friends and family.
We couldn’t have made it this far without the amazing support of our community, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Whether you’re a familiar face or a first-timer, come raise a glass and make some memories with us!
Cheers to 9 years of good times and great brews! ?
Join Naturalist Jazmen Yoder on a hike along one of the Chuckanut Mountain trails to get outdoors in early spring. Learn the names and flavors of edible plants as we go.
The trailhead is TBD based on abundant species. Expect some elevation gain but keep in mind we’ll be stopping frequently to botanize and learn about edible plant species.
Things to bring with you to class:
Dress for the weather (warm outdoor clothing)
Hiking shoes
Snacks and water
Notebook and pen (optional)
Camera (optional)
Your favorite field guide (optional)
Registered individuals will receive an email a few days prior to the event with driving directions, weather forecast, and a reminder of what to bring with you.
Please register via the event website.
Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a day of foraging out in the woods. This course will take place on private and public property approximately 2 miles east of Maple Falls.
What to expect:
The first part of class will be a walk in the woods foraging for various edible plants and mushrooms. For each species, we’ll talk about how to identify it, it’s edibility or medicinal properties, how to prepare it for medicine or food, and how we could use it in our meal later.
Expect moderate walking/hiking with frequent stops, self-led exploration, and a lesson in ethical foraging on public lands.
In the second portion of this course, we will build a fire and cook together with the plants we foraged. Using unique recipes, we’ll combine our efforts in producing beautiful culinary arts with a campfire and cast iron.
These classes are offered on several dates and as the month progresses, new plants will become available. Thus, each course aims to incorporate different recipes and ingredients. Signing up for all three classes offers a discount of $50.
(Please note the location is subject to change based on available plant forage. You will be notified ahead of time if anything changes, and location will not be anywhere outside of Whatcom County or too far off the original target. Thank you for understanding.)
Please register via the event website.
Stop by the taproom on Sundays for free live jazz music starring Scot Ranney & friends!
Music starts at 6 pm every Sunday, and Jazz Jam (jazz musicians are welcome to join in!) at 7 pm. The taproom is 21+.
Scot Ranney’s international piano career began in 1991 when he had the opportunity to play in a rhythm and blues/jazz band with the late great James “Curly” Cooke. Scot’s music is positive and funky, engaging the audience musically and personally. You see feet tapping, faces smiling, and most of all, people having a good time. Scot will be joined by a rotating cast of talented local jazz musicians.
Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a day of foraging out in the woods. This course will take place on private and public property near Maple Falls.
The first part of class will be a walk in the woods foraging for various edible plants and mushrooms. For each species, we’ll talk about how to identify it, it’s edibility or medicinal properties, how to prepare it for medicine or food, and how we could use it in our meal later.
Expect moderate walking/hiking with frequent stops, self-led exploration, and a lesson in ethical foraging on public lands.
In the second portion of this course, we will build a fire and cook together with the plants we foraged. Using unique recipes, we’ll combine our efforts in producing beautiful culinary arts with a campfire and cast iron.
These classes are offered on several dates and as the month progresses, new plants will become available. Signing up for all three classes offers a discount of $50
Please register via the event website.
