500 W Holly St
Bellingham
WA 98225
Join the Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society for a fun, informal series of introductory plant walks to celebrate Washington Native Plant Appreciation Month! This is the final introductory plant walk in our series. Check out the calendar linked below to see additional walks scheduled April through May. All walks are free and no registration is required, just show up at the meeting spot.
Event details: Enjoy an early evening walk investigating native plants in the urban environment. We will follow the Native Plant Trail in Maritime Heritage Park along Whatcom Creek and learn about the plants, their names, and uses in native Coast Salish tradition. The walk will be led by anthropologist and co-author of Nooksack Place Names.
Meetup location: Maritime Heritage Park pavilion building, east of Whatcom Creek on W Holly St, downtown Bellingham
More about this series: These introductory plant identification walks feature an easy pace and will each last about two hours. The walks will focus on a variety of habitats, with your expert guide introducing you to common trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and marine algae native to our area. Leaders will share tidbits on ethnobotany, wildlife use, gardening with natives, and other interesting plant related facts. People of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes that may get wet. Each walk stands alone, or attend them all to get a free mini-course on plant identification.
