Night Sky Constellation Program
Aug
4
9:30 PM21:30

Night Sky Constellation Program

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Price: $0-$60

Location: Bellingham, WA

The night sky is a beautiful tapestry of stories, and this program is designed to share some of them with you! Spend an hour with a former National Park Ranger and a former Planetarium guide learning about the constellations, how to recognize and find them, and what stories they can tell us about our past…and the future.

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Wild Womxn 3-day Backpacking Course
Aug
14
to Aug 16

Wild Womxn 3-day Backpacking Course

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This program is currently full, you can still send in an application to join our waitlist!

Price: $250-$500 (Sliding Scale)

Location: Mt. Baker Area

This trip is designed to help women and non-binary folks feel more comfortable backpacking! Whether you have never been backpacking before, or are just looking to brush up on your existing knowledge with a professional guide, we will cover all the things you need be successful in the backcountry!

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Free Naturalist Walk
Aug
15
12:00 PM12:00

Free Naturalist Walk

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Price: Free

Location: Bellingham, WA

All of nature has a story to tell, and this free naturalist walk around Whatcom Park is the perfect chance to learn more about the cycles and relationships happening between all the various life forms in our northwest forests! Come join us for this free community event, and discover your human-nature connection to one of the jewels of Bellingham!

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Wild Womxn Late August 3-day Backpacking Course
Aug
26
to Aug 30

Wild Womxn Late August 3-day Backpacking Course

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Price: $250-$500

Location: North Cascades Mountains

For the wild women and non-binary folks out there looking to push their limit a bit further with their backpacking skills, this course is the chance to spend some time in the woods finding a deep outdoor connection! This two night trip will take place in the North Cascades, with three days of hiking and learning about the local ecosystems from our professional instructors. Come join us for a chance to connect with other womxn, find your place in the outdoors, and be empowered to backpack with confidence!

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Free Guided Tree Walks at the University of Washington
Sep
24
3:00 PM15:00

Free Guided Tree Walks at the University of Washington

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Price: FREE

Location: Seattle, WA

Come join us to hear the stories of trees! These free guided tree tours cover a variety of topics, all centered on trees and our human connections to them! With hundreds of different species growing in our landscape, there is always more to learn.

Thursday, September 24th (3pm-5pm): The Brockman Memorial Tree Tour.

Friday, September 25th (10am-12pm): The Washington Native Trees Tour.

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Fall Mushroom Walk, Mycology Course
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00

Fall Mushroom Walk, Mycology Course

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Price: Sliding Scale $30-$70

Location: TBD Northern Skagit County or Southern Whatcom County

Instructor: Jack Batteiger

Join us for a walk through the forest as we explore the fascinating world of mushrooms. This workshop will focus on the ecology of fungi and fundamentals of mushroom identification. Whether you’re new to fungi or looking to build a stronger foundation, this workshop will help you see the forest in a whole new way.

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Introduction to Perennial Vegetables
Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Perennial Vegetables

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Price: $50

Location: Bellingham, WA

In this class, we will dive into the wonderful world of perennial vegetables! The course will include a garden tour focusing on these unique plants. You will learn how to grow and prepare these plants, and what benefits they offer to you and your garden. We will have hands-on activities that include sampling the veggies and propagating. You will leave with ample resources to enable you to incorporate these fascinating plants into your garden and your diet.

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Introduction to Growing and Using Medicinal Herbs
Jun
27
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Growing and Using Medicinal Herbs

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Price: $60

Location: Bellingham, WA

Would you like to grow medicinal plants in your garden, but aren’t sure where to start? In this one day class, you will learn how to grow and use many safe herbs that are used for common ailments. We’ll talk about how to source, plant, grow, harvest, process, and use herbs that are not only useful as medicine, but are also beneficial for your local ecosystem.

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Free Summer Solstice Garden Walk
Jun
20
4:00 PM16:00

Free Summer Solstice Garden Walk

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Price: Free

Location: Bellingham, WA

Join us for a free garden tour to celebrate the Solstice and the start of summer! We will meander through the garden at its peak looking at plants, hearing questions answered, and generally enjoy the garden. If you have been curious about growing more perennial edibles, native plants, medicinal herbs, or other useful permaculture plants in a smaller suburban setting, this tour is for you!

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