Forest and Stream Ecology of the PNW   

Let’s hike amongst the towering cedar and fir, experiencing the wetland vegetation and wildlife that thrives around and in our local ponds and streams.

Learn how beavers shape the landscape and understand how that activity transforms waterways into productive habitats for a diversity of life. We will listen and watch for migratory and resident birds that rely on these protected wetlands for shelter and food. And we will trace the life cycle of salmon through the waterways we pass. Be sure to dress for the weather.

Participants will meet at a park in North Kitsap. Exact location will be sent before the class begins. 

Come hike along shorelines and forested bluff paths where you will learn about local marine life, habitat conservation and the coastal landscape. We will keep watch for marine mammals offshore and feeding in kelp beds while learning about why marine habitat conservation matters as it supports fish, shellfish, and mammals and the local economy. Come dressed for the weather, wear solid shoes, and stay hydrated. Exact location will be sent before the class begins. 

Join us on a once in a lifetime sunset hike on Mount Rainier (Tahoma). This hike offers lavish wildflower displays and some of the best opportunities to view the flowers in the glow of the afternoon sun highlighted by the early evening sunset. 

It’s a phenomenon you must see to believe.

Mt. Rainier’s wildflower displays are often heralded as the world’s best. Pinks, purples, blues, yellows are represented in awe-inspiring displays. Come see for yourself, from an up-close look at a delicate glacier lily, to expansive fields of purple lupine. Dress ready for what ever the weather has to offer, wear solid foot ware, stay hydrated, and bring along a snack. You will need to arange travel to the site.