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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
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre

This spring, BAAY Junior students ages 9-12 have been practicing their skills through the process of writing and rehearsing a play of their own creation. This process-oriented production is directed by Daniel Repp. See some original student creativity come to life on the BAAY stage! Admission by donation at the door. All proceeds from these performances go to BAAY’s student scholarship fund!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: BAAY Bellingham play theatre Whatcom County
The SpongeBob Musical @ New Prospect Theatre
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Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
The SpongeBob Musical @ New Prospect Theatre

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents The SpongeBob Musical. Dive into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. When lives hang in the balance and all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

With irresistible characters and magical music, The SpongeBob Musical will make a splash with audiences young and old. Performances feature BAAY students ages 13-17 and will run from June 7-8 and June 14-15 at the New Prospect Theatre. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: BAAY Bellingham children's theatre Musical Theater spongebob Whatcom County
Jun
8
Sat
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre

This spring, BAAY Junior students ages 9-12 have been practicing their skills through the process of writing and rehearsing a play of their own creation. This process-oriented production is directed by Daniel Repp. See some original student creativity come to life on the BAAY stage! Admission by donation at the door. All proceeds from these performances go to BAAY’s student scholarship fund!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: BAAY Bellingham play theatre Whatcom County
Jun
14
Fri
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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Jun
15
Sat
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park
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Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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Jun
16
Sun
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park
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Jun 16 @ 2:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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