Coastal Wildcrafting: Stick, Stone, Shell, & Bone

Thursday August 13th, 2026
11:00am to ~5:00pm
Whatcom County, WA

Join Salish Sea naturalist, Jazmen Yoder for a day on the beach to learn about tideland organisms, coastal ecology, and stewardship practices while we prepare to create a hanging ornament made from stones, shells, wood, and other materials that can be ethically and legally sourced from nature.

You can make whatever you want, but instructions will be on how to craft a shell mobile. Bring your own suncatching prisms, crystals, and special pieces from home. Materials to attach and piece together your treasures will be provided

Materials provided include various sizes and colors of Cu wire for wrapping, various kinds of cordage, jewelry-making supplies including chain and jump rings, pre-drilled shell, bone, and antler, awls, battery-powered drills, and other miscellaneous supplies.

What to Expect

• Meet at the trail (TBA) for a low tide walkabout

• Learn the names of shellfish and other tideland creatures

• Workshop on the coastline with lots of accessories and battery-powered handheld drills

• Make your own shell mobile for indoor/outdoor hanging

• Meet new people, find community, and have an absolutely beautiful day on the beach together.

What to bring:

• Dress for the weather (an email will be sent with forecast info 3-5 days prior to the event)

• Snacks/lunch and plenty of water

• Sun protection (hat, glasses, long sleeves, SPF, etc.)

• Basket, bag, or box for collecting in

• Blanket or camp chair (both?) for sitting outside (optional but recommended)

• Your own supplies (optional. List below for inspiration only:)

  • Pieces from a thrifted wind chime (pieces must be pre-drilled)

  • Crystals (pre-wrapped, drilled, or ready for wrapping)

  • Sun catching prisms (bead-style; large or small)

  • Awesome sticks, stones, shells, or bones you already have and want to include in your creation or share with others.

After signing up:

You will receive an automated confirmation of payment. Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email 3-4 days prior to the event. Please use an active email address to sign up. All communications from NW Natura to you re: this workshop will be sent to the email address on file from your purchase.

Email Jazmen with concerns or to get on a waitlist: nwnatura@gmail.com

Have a look at the Refund Policies before you order.

Tiered Pricing is available