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May
30
Fri
Whatcom Chorale presents Curtain Up! @ St Paul's Episcopal Church
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May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Whatcom Chorale presents Curtain Up! @ St Paul's Episcopal Church

Join Whatcom Chorale for a thrilling afternoon of grand opera choruses. Long considered to be the pinnacle of artistic musical expression, opera inspired the creative brilliance of Europe’s most beloved composers. Our program offers choral masterworks from Bizet, Handel, Mozart, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and more—a vibrant surround sound of genius. This repertoire features our own Sara Negishi as accompanist.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: #Whatcomchorale
Jun
17
Tue
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ Northwest Natura & Firecraft Northwest @ Northwest Natura private land
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Jun 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ Northwest Natura & Firecraft Northwest @ Northwest Natura private land

Discover the ancient skill of archery with a focus on the plants of the Pacific Northwest!

In this 3-hour field session collaboration, join Jazmen Yoder of Northwest Natura and Ryan Johnson of Firecraft Northwest to study native and naturalized plants of the region that can be used for archery.

What to Expect:
-Learn how to identify the plants that can be used to wildcraft bows and arrows.
-Handcraft a deer or elk leg bone arrowhead to take home.
-Field archery practice session that will teach beginners how to handle, hold, and shoot longbows and recurve bows safely.

What to bring:
-Dress for the weather
-Snacks and water
-Notebook and pen (optional)
-Your own bow and arrows (optional; materials provided by instructors)

Directions and Location:
-Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event.

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Categories: Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: archery arrowhead bowandarrow Bushcraft ethnobotany Foraging hiking hunting survival skills
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ NWN & FCNW @ Northwest Natura land
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Jun 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ NWN & FCNW @ Northwest Natura land

Discover the ancient skill of archery with a focus on the plants of the Pacific Northwest!

In this 3-hour field session collaboration, join Jazmen Yoder of Northwest Natura and Ryan Johnson of Firecraft Northwest to study native and naturalized plants of the region that can be used for archery.

What to Expect:
-Learn how to identify the plants that can be used to wildcraft bows and arrows.
-Handcraft a deer or elk leg bone arrowhead to take home.
-Field archery practice session that will teach beginners how to handle, hold, and shoot longbows and recurve bows safely.

Registration and more info on the event website.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Home & Garden Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: archery arrowhead bowandarrow Bushcraft ethnobotany fire craft survival skills wildcrafting
Jun
22
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop @ Chuckanut Center
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Jun 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pine Needle Basketry - A Wildcrafter's Workshop @ Chuckanut Center

In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.

Weaving with pine needles and other coiled plant material is a practice ancient peoples from all continents implemented in day-to-day survival, conventional living, and art.

The technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.

Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering with Northwest Natura.

In this course you will learn:
-ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species).
-Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.
-How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.

*All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).

Please register via the event website. Space is limited.

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Categories: Education Home & Garden Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: basket making ecology pine needles survival skills weaving wildcrafting
May – June 2025 May – Jun 2025