Community Calendar and Information Hub

The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Agenda
Agenda
August – September 2024 Aug – Sep 2024
Collapse All Expand All
Post Your Event
Aug
10
Sat
Beginner’s Foraging and Plant Medicine Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Canyon Creek near Glacier, WA
Tickets
Aug 10 @ 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Beginner's Foraging and Plant Medicine Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Canyon Creek near Glacier, WA

Learn to forage for wild medicines and bolster your home-made apothecary! In this brand-new workshop, discover common plants and herbs that we can harvest and process into tinctures, salves, and infusions.

Students will learn where to look for these plants, practice identifying them in the field, and work together to create concoctions to take home!

This course is designed for adult (21+) individuals at any skill level who are interested in foraging, plant ID, and wildcrafted salves, tinctures, and teas.

Expect some gentle to moderate hiking, some sun exposure, and some kneeling or squatting.

Class will take place outdoors approximately 50 minutes outside of Bellingham on Mt. Baker Highway (Hwy 542).

Note: Location is dependent on forage availability and is subject to change. Participants will receive information in a detailed reminder email sent a few days prior to the event.

Class Topics include:

Foraging medicinal plants
Leisurely berry picking
Oil infusion technique and practice (some materials provided)
Tincture making (materials provided)
Salve making (materials provided)

More information provided on the Northwest Natura website. Please register via the website.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Education Food & Beverage Health & Wellness Home & Garden Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #health and wellness Bushcraft ethnobotany Foraging medicinal plants pnw hiking
Sep
22
Sun
Fungi Foraging Basics: A Seminar for Mushroom Foragers with Northwest Natura @ My Garden Nursery Event Center
Tickets
Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fungi Foraging Basics: A Seminar for Mushroom Foragers with Northwest Natura @ My Garden Nursery Event Center

Are you ready for the coming mushroom season? Join Outdoor educator, naturalist, and experienced forager, Jazmen Yoder, for this comprehensive one-day workshop to get prepared! We’ll cover essential skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly forage for wild mushrooms in your area.

In this class you will learn:

Mushroom foraging basics: regulations, ethics, safety, and gear
Mushroom identification techniques for common edible and poisonous species
Mushroom ecology – understanding fungal life cycles, seasonality, and habitats
Tips for finding your own reliable mushroom foraging spots
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities you’ll gain confidence and know-how before you find yourself in the middle of the upcoming foraging season. We’ll also discuss preservation, cooking, and other ways to enjoy your fungal finds.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some foraging experience, this workshop will provide the fundamentals of responsible mushroom foraging to prepare you for a bountiful mushroom season. Join this special event to get ready to hunt those delicious wild fungi!

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Health & Wellness Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Bushcraft edible mushrooms Foraging Fungi pnw pnw hiking
August – September 2024 Aug – Sep 2024