Koma Kulshan chapter Washington Native Plant Society field trips are generally free and open to the public. Exceptions are noted in the trip descriptions.
While attending WNPS events, please observe these policies, in effect since March 2022. Please do not attend an event if either of the following are true:
– You currently have any COVID symptoms or have had symptoms in the past 14 days
– You have any reason to quarantine according to the CDC
WNPS event hosts will not facilitate carpooling. While participating in the event, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other participants, or wear a mask if approaching more closely. If you test positive for COVID within 14 days of the event, please contact the WNPS office at 206-527 3210 or the WNPS Business Manager at wnps [at] wnps [dot] org.
WINTER 2025 Field Trips
January 18, Saturday 11:00AM to 12:30PM
Introductory Plant Walk
Introductory Plant Walk in the 100 Acre Wood, Fairhaven, Bellingham. This event especially welcomes nature novices. Your guide, an experienced amateur naturalist, will help you learn some of the common trees and plants of the forest, and help you learn to see the living story unfolding in the forest, that differs from place to place, and is unfolding over the years, decades, and centuries. Meet at the Interurban Trail Rotary Trailhead, on Old Fairhaven Parkway just west of 20th Street.
February 15, Saturday 11:00AM to 12:30PM
Introductory Plant Walk
Introductory Plant Walk in the 100 Acre Wood, Fairhaven, Bellingham. This event especially welcomes nature novices. Your guide, an experienced amateur naturalist, will help you learn some of the common trees and plants of the forest, and help you learn to see the living story unfolding in the forest, that differs from place to place, and is unfolding over the years, decades, and centuries. Meet at the Interurban Trail Rotary Trailhead, on Old Fairhaven Parkway just west of 20th Street.
February 22, Saturday 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Winter Twigs and Buds on the Clayton Beach Trail
Location: Meet at 9:00 am at the Lost Lake Parking Lot in Larrabee State Park (Discover Pass required). Coming from Bellingham, this is on the left side of Chuckanut Drive about one mile after the campground entrance.
This winter walk led by Abe Lloyd and Allan Richardson will emphasize identification of deciduous trees and shrubs based on their twigs and buds (copies of a key will be provided). There is a diverse assortment of native and some non-native plants along the trail, and other interesting plants among the rocks by the shore. Bring a hand lens (if you have one), snacks, and dress for the weather. Contact Abe Lloyd at 360-303-1339 or arcadianabe@yahoo.com to sign up. The number of spaces will be limited.
March 1, Saturday 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Understory Planting at Reforestation Site
Location: Meet at noon at Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 5602 Mission Road (access north from Smith Road).
Join with Whatcom Million Trees Project, Whatcom Humane Society, and the Native Plant Society at the Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to plant native understory shrubs among tree seedlings at a reforestation site. You have two opportunities for participating on Saturday March 1st and Saturday March 15th. Planting will be done from 12:00 to 3:00. Wear appropriate clothing and boots (could be muddy). Bring a shovel if you have one handy. Sign up after January 5th at https://whatcommilliontrees.org/work-party-volunteering/. Contact Allan Richardson (asrichardson5 (at) gmail.com) or Jim Davis (jimdavisscs (at) gmail.com) for more information.
March 15, Saturday 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Understory Planting at Reforestation Site
Location: Meet at noon at Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 5602 Mission Road (access north from Smith Road).
Join with Whatcom Million Trees Project, Whatcom Humane Society, and the Native Plant Society at the Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to plant native understory shrubs among tree seedlings at a reforestation site. You have two opportunities for participating on Saturday March 1st and Saturday March 15th. Planting will be done from 12:00 to 3:00. Wear appropriate clothing and boots (could be muddy). Bring a shovel if you have one handy. Sign up after January 5th at https://whatcommilliontrees.org/work-party-volunteering/. Contact Allan Richardson (asrichardson5 (at) gmail.com) or Jim Davis (jimdavisscs (at) gmail.com) for more information.
March 15, Saturday 10:AM to 3:00PM
Whatcom Conservation District Native Plant Sale
In-person sale will be held at Pioneer Park in Ferndale, located at 2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale, WA 98248. Find a wide selection of hardy, small or bare-root native plants at bargain prices! Other native plant vendors will also be on site, as well as several information booths from allied organizations, including our chapter. Find more details on the Whatcom Conservation District Plant Sale page.
WNPS volunteers are needed for the WNPS table at the native plant sale! Contact Sarah Cooke cookess (at) comcast.net to sign up. This is a great way to meet with other native plant fans and advocate for our native plants!
March 29, Saturday 11:00AM to 12:30PM
Introductory Plant Walk
Introductory Plant Walk in the 100 Acre Wood, Fairhaven, Bellingham. This event especially welcomes nature novices. Your guide, an experienced amateur naturalist, will help you learn some of the common trees and plants of the forest, and help you learn to see the living story unfolding in the forest, that differs from place to place, and is unfolding over the years, decades, and centuries. Meet at the Interurban Trail Rotary Trailhead, on Old Fairhaven Parkway just west of 20th Street.
Previous field trips are listed on their own page in case you’re curious about where the Koma Kulshan chapter has explored in previous seasons.
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