Maple Falls
Designed for adult individuals at any skill level who are interested in having fun outdoors this winter learning about plants, wildlife, wilderness skills, sustainable foraging, PNW winter ecology, and a bit of herbalism.
Each class will focus on both wilderness and naturalist skills to deepen your awareness of the natural world.
Lessons in this series:
Medicinal and Edible Plants and Fungi
Beginner Wildlife Track ID
Ecological Awareness
Fire building
PNW Ethnobotany
Winter Preparedness
Useful equipment and gear for outdoor adventures
Knife and ax skills
Each class will build on the previous one. For more details, keep reading!
The series will take place outdoors on Northwest Natura Land next to Nooksack River (North Fork) and Boulder Creek near Maple Falls, WA.
Day 2: Coniferous Woodland
Saturday February 15th, 2025
11:45am to 4:30pm
Maple Falls, WA
Conifer Tree ID
Medicinal uses and first aid
Ethnobotanical importance of dominant conifer trees
Wilderness Skills
Fire skills
Build a strong fire in winter weather in your group of 3 or 4 people.
Wildcrafted tea
Forage plants and fungi for your personalized wildcrafted tea
Tips and practice using wild plants in first aid
Plant/Fungi ID
“Quiz Yourself” (at your own pace in this side workshop)
Please register via the event website.
** All three days of this series is included in the course fee.
