Plant Walks

A two-hour, forest immersion, outdoor, hands on, interactive class to learn about native plants, trees, lichen, moss, and mushrooms in their natural habitat. Please note, there is no foraging allowed during class; this is a guided educational walk only so please do not bring a basket, but do bring a notebook!

You will learn:

  • identification of over 20 native, edible, medicinal plants, trees, lichen, moss, and mushrooms in their natural habitat

  • the physical, emotional and spiritual healing properties of plants

  • plant allies for healing and growth

  • information about ethical and spiritual foraging practices

  • a paradigm shift in how we view nature, decentering humans

  • the intersection of mental health and the natural world

  • how to not appropriate when working with plants

  • how to decolonize land and self to heal the earth

  • intro to wildcrafting methods (tinctures, oils, salves, teas, burn bundles)

  • witchy tips for spiritual practice

Cost: $60pp or $45 BIPOC/LGBTQIA+

Tickets: Purchase in advance via Eventbrite.

What to bring: A notebook and clothes and shoes you can get wet and dirty.

Kids are welcome. Ages 12 and under are free. Trails are not wheel accessible, no strollers or wagons allowed, and young children need to be carried.

No dogs please.

Mobility limitations: Classes include moderately uneven terrain, a sometimes narrow trail, mud, and some hills. If you have mobility limitations, please contact me about a private walk to ensure an accessible location.

Private classes: Outdoor and indoor classes available. Cost is $60pp or $45 BIPOC/LGBTQIA+ with a $300 minimum. Email or call 206-715-8368 for more info.

Kid classes: Birthday parties, scouts, private schools, field trips, friends, and family. Cost is $60pp or $45 BIPOC/LGBTQIA+ with a $300 minimum. Kid classes can be tailored to your interests and can include whimsical nature crafts and talk of fairies. Email or call 206-715-8368 for more info.

About your teacher

Kaela Koepke is a Nature Guide specializing in PNW native plants and mushrooms. She is well acquainted with over 100 native, edible, medicinal plants and over 100 native edible, medicinal, beautiful, bizarre mushrooms. She is also a Nature Therapist and Mental Health Therapist and is passionate about helping people hear nature with their heart and spirit. Come geek out in the forest and discover the magic of nature, there is so much to see!

2024 Classes

See Eventbrite for all events and tickets

March

Sat 3/30 10am to 12pm Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish

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April

Sun 4/7 11am to 1pm Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish

Sun 4/14 11am to 1pm Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish

Sun 4/21 11am to 1pm Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish

Sat 4/27 11am to 1pm Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish

Sun 4/28 12pm to 2pm Meadowdale Beach Park, Edmonds

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May

Sun 5/5 11am to 1pm Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish

Sat 5/25 10am to 12pm Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish
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