Excursion - Alpine Wildflowers & Foliage - July 28th
Botanize with our team of eco-instructors as we discover the summer bounty of our near Cascade peaks. We'll geek out over ~100 species, tiny to grand. Part of the trail we'll explore was burned in 2017, resulting in dense patches of extraordinary summer wildflowers (and special woodpeckers!). Other sections have forested patches with shade-loving specialties, and we'll see some classic alpine meadows featuring heathers and their associates. In addition to plants, there are stellar views of Mt. Rainier and surrounding peaks all along the way. We will provide a detailed plant list, further reading recommendations, and carry many reference field guides for on-trail group discovery and study.
$35 for a single ticket, $60 for a Buddy Pack
Difficulty & logistics: This trail starts high, so our vehicles will do most of the work for us. It's a relatively easy alpine hike, with ongoing gentle ups and downs. We'll do the ''botany crawl'' mixed with spurts of actual hiking, for ~4-6 miles round trip (some may choose to hike up to a view, while others may prefer to explore the meadows and snack on any early berries below). Pack lunch, snacks, & plenty of water. Off highway 410, plan for 2.25-2.5 hours of driving (each way) from Olympia. Parking at the trailhead requires a NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.
Sunday, July 28th, 9:30 a.m. to late afternoon (check-in 9-9:25 a.m.)
If this is sold out, join the Waitlist - as we add leaders, we can add additional tickets!
Buddy Packs are two tickets for a slight discount - Scholarship Donations allow us to provide limited free tickets to expand who is able to join these events. If you'd like to apply for a scholarship, please email us at nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com.
Safety & Documentation:
Liability Waivers: We will also have waivers available at check in, but you can save time by printing your own and completing it in advance. You can access our waiver here.
If you are under 18, you will need to have a parent/guardian to participate.
Botanize with our team of eco-instructors as we discover the summer bounty of our near Cascade peaks. We'll geek out over ~100 species, tiny to grand. Part of the trail we'll explore was burned in 2017, resulting in dense patches of extraordinary summer wildflowers (and special woodpeckers!). Other sections have forested patches with shade-loving specialties, and we'll see some classic alpine meadows featuring heathers and their associates. In addition to plants, there are stellar views of Mt. Rainier and surrounding peaks all along the way. We will provide a detailed plant list, further reading recommendations, and carry many reference field guides for on-trail group discovery and study.
$35 for a single ticket, $60 for a Buddy Pack
Difficulty & logistics: This trail starts high, so our vehicles will do most of the work for us. It's a relatively easy alpine hike, with ongoing gentle ups and downs. We'll do the ''botany crawl'' mixed with spurts of actual hiking, for ~4-6 miles round trip (some may choose to hike up to a view, while others may prefer to explore the meadows and snack on any early berries below). Pack lunch, snacks, & plenty of water. Off highway 410, plan for 2.25-2.5 hours of driving (each way) from Olympia. Parking at the trailhead requires a NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.
Sunday, July 28th, 9:30 a.m. to late afternoon (check-in 9-9:25 a.m.)
If this is sold out, join the Waitlist - as we add leaders, we can add additional tickets!
Buddy Packs are two tickets for a slight discount - Scholarship Donations allow us to provide limited free tickets to expand who is able to join these events. If you'd like to apply for a scholarship, please email us at nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com.
Safety & Documentation:
Liability Waivers: We will also have waivers available at check in, but you can save time by printing your own and completing it in advance. You can access our waiver here.
If you are under 18, you will need to have a parent/guardian to participate.
Botanize with our team of eco-instructors as we discover the summer bounty of our near Cascade peaks. We'll geek out over ~100 species, tiny to grand. Part of the trail we'll explore was burned in 2017, resulting in dense patches of extraordinary summer wildflowers (and special woodpeckers!). Other sections have forested patches with shade-loving specialties, and we'll see some classic alpine meadows featuring heathers and their associates. In addition to plants, there are stellar views of Mt. Rainier and surrounding peaks all along the way. We will provide a detailed plant list, further reading recommendations, and carry many reference field guides for on-trail group discovery and study.
$35 for a single ticket, $60 for a Buddy Pack
Difficulty & logistics: This trail starts high, so our vehicles will do most of the work for us. It's a relatively easy alpine hike, with ongoing gentle ups and downs. We'll do the ''botany crawl'' mixed with spurts of actual hiking, for ~4-6 miles round trip (some may choose to hike up to a view, while others may prefer to explore the meadows and snack on any early berries below). Pack lunch, snacks, & plenty of water. Off highway 410, plan for 2.25-2.5 hours of driving (each way) from Olympia. Parking at the trailhead requires a NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.
Sunday, July 28th, 9:30 a.m. to late afternoon (check-in 9-9:25 a.m.)
If this is sold out, join the Waitlist - as we add leaders, we can add additional tickets!
Buddy Packs are two tickets for a slight discount - Scholarship Donations allow us to provide limited free tickets to expand who is able to join these events. If you'd like to apply for a scholarship, please email us at nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com.
Safety & Documentation:
Liability Waivers: We will also have waivers available at check in, but you can save time by printing your own and completing it in advance. You can access our waiver here.
If you are under 18, you will need to have a parent/guardian to participate.