The Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society regularly hosts educational seminars and field trips, typically free and open to the public. **Registration is required for this event as space is limited.** Visit our calendar listing, linked below, for more information and registration instructions.
Meetup location provided upon registration. Registration instructions can be found at the link provided.
Hoypus Point in Deception Pass State Park features a forest that is quite different from those covering the mountains of Chuckanut sandstone nearer to Bellingham: the forest of Hoypus Point is much more moist, supporting an abundance of moisture-loving plants like hemlock and sitka spruce trees, sedges, and also a lot of nettles. Most of it was logged in the distant past but a portion is distinctly old growth with giant trees and snags and an open, complex structure that is beautiful to behold. Altogether, it provides a nice lesson on forest succession and the tremendous amount of time needed to reach climax. Many trails are available but we will take a 4-5 mile loop on comfortable, mostly flat trails around the best part and a short side trail to visit a stretch of pebble beach.
Planning ahead: Bring your own lunch and water. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes or boots.
PLEASE NOTE: A Discover Pass is required to park in Deception Pass State Park. More details about a specific meetup location will be provided upon registration.
