Moss of the Pacific Northwest

Sunday January 4th 2026

12:30pm to ~3:30pm

Boulder Creek - Maple Falls, WA - Northwest Natura Land

Join botanist and naturalist, Jazmen Yoder in a classic PNW moss-laden forest to learn cool moss facts, and the names of several common mosses, plus so much more.

This is mostly a moss-appreciation course, but we will also be discussing the evolutionary history of mosses, what makes them special and different from all other photosynthesizing organisms, their ethnobotanical uses, vocabulary to describe different structures found on mosses, and the basics of how to identify different species.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to bryology (study of mosses) without overwhelming them with scientific language and provide an immersive setting that will be memorable for all who participate. Come to gain familiarity with mosses to augment all your future explorations in PNW Forests.

While the emphasis of this course will be on moss, we can ID any plant or fungi species in the habitat and found along the way. This is a unique field trip offering for anyone with a curiosity about the green world around them.

Space is limited.

After signing up:

You will receive a receipt 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 check your spam folder if you do not receive this email. Reach out if you do not find an email. There have been frequent issues with Gmail not delivering to Hotmail, Live, and MSN email addresses. Email Jazmen with concerns or to get on a waitlist: nwnatura@gmail.com

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