Did you know that some of your favorites plants may be harming our ecosystem! After a brief presentation about invasive plants, we will hike about 1.5 miles to search for and identify a few of the common culprits. Learn about native choices to replace the ‘invaders’ in your yard.
Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
Whether you have just started learning or want to brush up on your skills, this program is for you.
Get an introduction to edible plants, then set out to find some of them.
Did you know that some of your favorites plants may be harming our ecosystem! After a brief presentation about invasive plants, we will hike about 1.5 miles to search for and identify a few of the common culprits. Learn about native choices to replace the ‘invaders’ in your yard.
The final wildflowers of the year line the sunny edges of the wetlands, forest, and open meadows. These flowers are a valuable source of energy for insects preparing for the coming of winter. Find out why yellow goldenrods are not the main cause of allergies and why it was once revered as a medicinal plant. Other interesting folklore will be discussed.
