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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
27
Fri
Tidepool Biology with Northwest Natura @ Bellingham Bay TBD
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Jun 27 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tidepool Biology with Northwest Natura @ Bellingham Bay TBD

Join Jazmen Yoder, Salish Sea Naturalist on the beautiful coastline for an immersive tidepool adventure.

Learn about the creatures we’ll find in the intertidal zone with a special focus on their biological adaptations to changing conditions and abiotic pressures.

The intertidal zone is a special ecosystem that has supported life on land and sea for time immemorial. Come learn something new about the Salish Sea! This is a class you won’t want to miss!

What to Bring:
-Dress for the weather
-Snacks and water
-Sun protection
-Close-toed waterproof shoes with good traction
-Notepad and pen (optional)
-Binoculars (optional)

*Registered individuals will receive details on location in an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event.

*Please register via the event website.

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Categories: Education Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: intertidal low tide marine biology marine ecology northwest natura tidepools
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