This is a private event for Ellen S + 1. If you’re not with Ellen but you are interested in the course, you may request this course by clicking here and scheduling your own private session.
Friday May 22nd, 2026
12:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: TBA - status: scouting
Plant identification
Traditional uses of non-native and native species
Foraging ethics & stewardship practices
Mushroom identification
Fungi ecology basics
The outing is focused on learning about plants of the Pacific Northwest - how to identify individuals and plant families, the cultural importance of native plants we encounter, the culinary or medicinal potential of spring plants and mushrooms, and the ecology of fungi and your other favorite wild edibles. There will be opportunities to forage some of the plants we find.
We will also cover poisonous species to be aware of.
What to bring:
Dress for the weather
Comfortable hiking shoes
Foraging basket or bag(s)
Pruning shears or pocketknife (knives available to borrow if needed)
Notebook and pen (optional)
Snacks and water
An email reminder will be sent to you a few days prior to the event with an updated list of what to bring with you, the weather forecast, and driving directions.
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Before purchasing, please review the refund policy for private events.
If you have any questions or would like to modify the description or add guests to your lesson, please email nwnatura@gmail.com
This is a private event for Ellen S + 1. If you’re not with Ellen but you are interested in the course, you may request this course by clicking here and scheduling your own private session.
Friday May 22nd, 2026
12:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: TBA - status: scouting
Plant identification
Traditional uses of non-native and native species
Foraging ethics & stewardship practices
Mushroom identification
Fungi ecology basics
The outing is focused on learning about plants of the Pacific Northwest - how to identify individuals and plant families, the cultural importance of native plants we encounter, the culinary or medicinal potential of spring plants and mushrooms, and the ecology of fungi and your other favorite wild edibles. There will be opportunities to forage some of the plants we find.
We will also cover poisonous species to be aware of.
What to bring:
Dress for the weather
Comfortable hiking shoes
Foraging basket or bag(s)
Pruning shears or pocketknife (knives available to borrow if needed)
Notebook and pen (optional)
Snacks and water
An email reminder will be sent to you a few days prior to the event with an updated list of what to bring with you, the weather forecast, and driving directions.
——
Before purchasing, please review the refund policy for private events.
If you have any questions or would like to modify the description or add guests to your lesson, please email nwnatura@gmail.com
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