The road to Artist Point (the final section of SR 542) and Highway 20 (starting at Ross Dam Trailhead) are both closed for the season.

Spruce & Nettle Foraging Workshop with Northwest Natura: Food & Medicine

Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a gentle walk along the river to learn how to identify conifers, forage spruce tips, nettles, and wildcraft them into foods and medicines. There is no elevation gain on this trail, but quite a bit of walking, and a nice period of sitting to craft our concoctions. 

Things to bring with you to class: - Dress for the weather (warm outdoor clothing) - Your most comfortable walking shoes - Snacks and water - Notebook and pen (optional) - Foraging basket - Garden gloves (thicker the better. I have some available for borrowing.) - Two medium-large glass jars - Please bring at least one 12oz and one 16oz jar, both with lids. 

Northwest Natura is providing: - Processing equipment - High quality alcohol for tincture infusions - Sugars for making syrup. 

Registered individuals will receive an email a few days prior to the event with driving directions, weather forecast, and a reminder of what to bring with you. Please register via the event website.

Starts: April 26, 2025

Time: 12 - 5 p.m.

Admission: $65

Location: Nooksack River
Bellingham, WA 98226

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Produced By: Northwest Natura

Contact Person: Jazmen Yoder

Phone: 360-927-9895

Email: nwnatura@gmail.com

        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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