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May
12
Sun
Spring Foraging & Outdoor Cooking with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls
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May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Spring Foraging & Outdoor Cooking with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls

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 from of Maple Falls. Location is subject to change based on seasonal anomalies such as delayed sprouting.

This is a great event to be out in nature on Mothers Day!

We will be foraging nettles and other edible or medicinal plants, in addition to any edible mushrooms we may find. For each species, expect short discourse on it’s edibility or medicinal properties, how to prepare it for medicine or food, and information on its ecology.

Expect moderate walking/hiking with frequent stops, self-led exploration, and a lesson in ethical foraging on public lands.

The last half of the class, we will build a fire and cook together using nettles. I will show you 2 recipes and make suggestions for several others.

This will be a fun outing!

Please register via the website.

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Categories: Education Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Foraging outdoor cooking spring
May
18
Sat
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
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May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pine Needle Basketry - A Wildcrafter's Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center

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

Baskets are thought to be one of the first art forms of ancient peoples, with basket fragments found in California and the Southwest dating to 9400 years, and coiled baskets from the earliest sites in Egypt dating to 7,000 years. The coil 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.

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).

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: basket making Foraging pine needles
Jun
7
Fri
Trashion Show, by Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County @ Fisherman's Pavilion
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Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm
Trashion Show, by Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County @ Fisherman's Pavilion

Join Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County on Friday, June 7th at Fishermen’s Pavilion in Bellingham for an evening of Eco-Chic Elegance that turns trash into treasure and homes into hope!
The event will feature a full fashion show of stunningly sustainable outfits made of 75% recycled material, a silent auction of creatively upcycled items, raffles for some of our favorite local goodies, cocktails, games and more!
Purchase your tickets to this unforgettable event that celebrates sustainability while supporting affordable housing right here in Whatcom County. Tickets will be available at a discounted early bird rate until May 1st.
Want to participate in the show? Anyone feeling inspired to showcase their eco-conscious creativity is encouraged to submit a designer application on our website by May 31st!

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #AffordableHousing sustainability
May – June 2024 May – Jun 2024