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May
31
Fri
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Cornwall Park
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May 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Cornwall Park

Join us every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00am to explore local parks with your little one! Wild Things is a placed-based community program that meets in a different local park each month to see what nature has to offer (we will be meeting in Cornwall Park every Friday and Saturday in May). We get curious about whatever natural wonders we discover as we move at a toddler’s pace, then wrap up with a “snack and story time”. Best for ages 0-6, older siblings always welcome. We meet year round rain or shine. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Program is donation based/pay-what-you-can

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Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Family #familyevent Kids outdoors
Jun
1
Sat
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park
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Jun 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park

Join us every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00am to explore local parks with your little one! Wild Things is a placed-based community program that meets in a different local park each month to see what nature has to offer. We will be meeting at Marine Park every Friday and Saturday in June to explore the shore and heron rookery. We get curious about whatever natural wonders we discover as we move at a toddler’s pace, then wrap up with a “snack and story time”. Best for ages 0-6, older siblings always welcome. We meet year round rain or shine. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Program is donation based/pay-what-you-can

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Family #natureconnection familyfriendly Kids Nature outdoors
Jun
7
Fri
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park
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Jun 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park

Join us every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00am to explore local parks with your little one! Wild Things is a placed-based community program that meets in a different local park each month to see what nature has to offer. We get curious about whatever natural wonders we discover as we move at a toddler’s pace, then wrap up with a “snack and story time”. In June we will be meeting at Marine Park to explore the shore and heron rookery. Best for ages 0-6, older siblings always welcome. We meet year round rain or shine. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Program is donation based/pay-what-you-can

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Family #familyevent #natureconnection Nature outdoors
Jun
8
Sat
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park
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Jun 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park

Join us every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00am to explore local parks with your little one! Wild Things is a placed-based community program that meets in a different local park each month to see what nature has to offer. We get curious about whatever natural wonders we discover as we move at a toddler’s pace, then wrap up with a “snack and story time”. In June we will be meeting at Marine Park to explore the shore and heron rookery. Best for ages 0-6, older siblings always welcome. We meet year round rain or shine. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Program is donation based/pay-what-you-can

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Family #familyevent #getoutdoors #natureconnection Kids Nature outdoors
Jun
15
Sat
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park
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Jun 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park

Join us every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00am to explore local parks with your little one! Wild Things is a placed-based community program that meets in a different local park each month to see what nature has to offer. We get curious about whatever natural wonders we discover as we move at a toddler’s pace, then wrap up with a “snack and story time”. In June we will be meeting at Marine Park to explore the shore and heron rookery. Best for ages 0-6, older siblings always welcome. We meet year round rain or shine. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Program is donation based/pay-what-you-can

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Family Kids Nature outdoors
Jun
21
Fri
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park
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Jun 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park

Join us every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00am to explore local parks with your little one! Wild Things is a placed-based community program that meets in a different local park each month to see what nature has to offer. We get curious about whatever natural wonders we discover as we move at a toddler’s pace, then wrap up with a “snack and story time”. In June we will be meeting at Marine Park to explore the shore and heron rookery. Best for ages 0-6, older siblings always welcome. We meet year round rain or shine. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Program is donation based/pay-what-you-can

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Jun
22
Sat
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park
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Jun 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Wild Things:Toddler&Family Nature Exploration @ Marine Park

Join us every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00am to explore local parks with your little one! Wild Things is a placed-based community program that meets in a different local park each month to see what nature has to offer. We get curious about whatever natural wonders we discover as we move at a toddler’s pace, then wrap up with a “snack and story time”. In June we will be meeting at Marine Park to explore the shore and heron rookery. Best for ages 0-6, older siblings always welcome. We meet year round rain or shine. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Program is donation based/pay-what-you-can

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BIPOC Walks: Kickoff Cookout @ Lake Padden East
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Jun 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
BIPOC Walks: Kickoff Cookout @ Lake Padden East

Local nonprofit Wild Whatcom is launching a new, monthly program by and for BIPOC individuals and families to build community outside and connect with local nature in accessible Bellingham parks. We will be having a get-to-know-us cookout on June 22nd so that folks interested in this program can get to know our staff, share food, and learn more about what this program will entail. Program is always free/donation based, is always facilitated by naturalists of color! Got questions? Email CommunityPrograms@WildWhatcom.org

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Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Family #getoutdoors bipoc familyfriendly outdoors
Jul
6
Sat
Summer Foraging & Outdoor Cooking with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls
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Jul 6 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Summer Foraging & Outdoor Cooking with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls

Please 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 ripening.

We will be foraging berries and other edible or medicinal plants, in addition to any edible mushrooms we may find. For each species, expect short discourse on its 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.

Using some of our foraged finds, we will cook or bake together over a fire, and we will make a delicious, ice-cold wildcrafted spritzer to enjoy in the summer heat.

This will be a fun outing!

(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 in advance for your flexibility and understanding.)

Things to bring with you to class:

Dress for the weather
Snacks and water
Foraging Basket or Bag
Mess kit (plate/bowl, fork/spoon, cup)
Notebook and pen (optional)
Camera (optional)
Your favorite field guide (optional)
Bug spray (optional)
Face mask or gaiter
Something to sit on (camp chair and/or blanket)

Please Register VIA the website. Registered individuals will receive an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event.

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Categories: Education Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Bushcraft Forage northwest natura outdoor cooking pnw hiking
Jul
14
Sun
Summer Foraging & Outdoor Cooking with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls
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Jul 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Summer Foraging & Outdoor Cooking with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls

Please 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 ripening.

We will be foraging berries and other edible or medicinal plants, in addition to any edible mushrooms we may find. For each species, expect short discourse on its 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.

Using some of our foraged finds, we will cook or bake together over a fire, and we will make a delicious, ice-cold wildcrafted spritzer to enjoy in the summer heat.

This will be a fun outing!

(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 in advance for your flexibility and understanding.)

Things to bring with you to class:

Dress for the weather
Snacks and water
Foraging Basket or Bag
Mess kit (plate/bowl, fork/spoon, cup)
Notebook and pen (optional)
Camera (optional)
Your favorite field guide (optional)
Bug spray (optional)
Face mask or gaiter
Something to sit on (camp chair and/or blanket)

Please Register VIA the website. Registered individuals will receive an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event.

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Categories: Education Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: ecology ethnobotany Forage northwest natura outdoor cooking pnw hiking
May – July 2024 May – Jul 2024