Educational Events
Winter Twig ID
Add a new dimension to your winter outings when you join local plant experts to learn the secrets to identifying local deciduous shrubs and trees without their leaves. This course is a fan favorite! Our winter courses are always overflowing with people eager to learn new ways to enjoy our natural environment when our weather turns cold and wet. These "walking workshops" take place on a West Olympia-area nature trail.
Small groups of learners will be matched with knowledgeable instructors to learn the keys to identify over 25 native woody plants. You will learn skills and vocabulary that is easy to practice and master on your own!
Thanks for a great 2025 class, see you in 2026!
Native Plant EcoExcursions
Our EcoExcursions are group hikes with botany and ecology experts, plus outdoor enthusiasts like yourself. Journey through distinct South Salish and Western Washington ecosystems with eco-educators, going deeper to enhance overall understanding of underlying ecological processes and plant-identification skills of our community. Check out our calendar to see our upcoming excursions for this coming spring and summer.
Plant Outings
Plant outings are a great way to learn native species, botanize with friends, and enjoy a beautiful few hours outdoors! Participants learn to identify native plants in various states of bloom. Outings highlight seasonal plant displays, ID techniques, traditional uses, stages of growth and more. Small groups explore for 1.5 to 2 hours on a local west Olympia trail!
Scholarships Available
While selling tickets supports our mission as a non-profit, we will never turn anyone away from our classes due to financial barriers. If you’d like to request free admission to any of our ticketed classes or excursions, you can fill out this short form to let us know which classes you are interested in attending and we will reach out to you to confirm your ticket!