If there is one bushcraft skill to have, it is how to make a fire! The skills we will cover in this immersive outdoor workshop include: -Survival Priorities -What to look for when you’re out foraging for firewood -Discover tinder materials, fatwood, and finding dry materials -Practicing intentional and energy-efficient methods for successfully making a […]
Join botanist and naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a walk at one of the most stunning trail systems in the Pacific Northwest. In this course, learn the names and evolutionary history of lichens and how to categorize them. There will be an emphasis on learning about lichens, but we will ID any plant or fungi species […]
Dates: Every 3rd Monday of each month Time: 2 - 3pm Location: The Upfront Theatre, 203 Prospect St., Bellingham WA Cost: Free! The Upfront Theatre is proud to partner with NWRC to offer improv classes for those with early stage memory loss and their care partners. These classes are designed to engage participants in improv […]
Dr. Sara Ng and Dr. Derek Moscato will present “Scholars in the Archives” at 4 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, in the Wilson 4 Central Reading Room. The event is free and open to the public. Archives & Special Collections Distinguished Speakers and 2025 James W. Scott Fellows Dr. Sara Ng and Dr. Derek Moscato […]
Please Join naturalist, outdoor educator, and wildcrafter, Jazmen Yoder (Northwest Natura) for a memorable and relaxing winter wildcrafter's workshop. In this course you will learn how to make an entirely wildcrafted wreath outdoors using foraged materials from a classic PNW mossy woodland. Learn about and collect materials with guidance and on your own, then find […]
The skills we will cover in this outdoor workshop include: -An Introduction to Bushcraft in the Pacific Northwest -Survival priorities -Plant ID basics for harvesting wood for hand reels and rods -Several carving techniques -Craft your own survival fishing reel AKA Hobo Reel from start to finish -Including hollow compartment in your reel to hold […]
Please Join naturalist, outdoor educator, and wildcrafter, Jazmen Yoder (Northwest Natura) for a memorable and relaxing winter wildcrafter's workshop. In this course you will learn how to make an entirely wildcrafted wreath outdoors using foraged materials from a classic PNW mossy woodland. Learn about and collect materials with guidance and on your own, then find […]
Dates: 1st Saturday of every month Time: 12- 1pm Cost: Pay-what-you-can Registration is encouraged, but not required. Curious about improv? Join us for our monthly drop-in class! Experience how the tenets of improv can change your life. Our drop-in class is open to all ages and experience levels- a guaranteed fun time!
Join me in the woods in one of Whatcom County’s hidden gems harboring stands of Old Growth near Lynden, WA to learn about and appreciate beautiful organisms we find along the trail. This will be a slow “hike” with no elevation gain. Come out to “get your steps in” while learning about fungi, flora, and […]
Please join naturalist and botanist, Jazmen Yoder for a day of foraging and wildcrafting in this indoor/outdoor workshop. This course will focus on teaching you how to dye wool with nature’s offerings. Pre-treated wool sheets* will be provided to all participants to use in the dyeing portion of this workshop. We’ll spend some time outside […]
Dates: Every 3rd Monday of each month Time: 2 - 3pm Location: The Upfront Theatre, 203 Prospect St., Bellingham WA Cost: Free! The Upfront Theatre is proud to partner with NWRC to offer improv classes for those with early stage memory loss and their care partners. These classes are designed to engage participants in improv […]
This class is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters looking to deepen their connection with nature through art. Join NW Natura in celebrating the longest night of the year by creating jewelry that reflects the beauty and resilience of the natural world. -Learn to ID small bones and feathers -Use tools to modify bone and […]
