Fin to Feather: Naturalist Training Session 5 – Lowland Forests
Sign up for our newest naturalist course, Fin to Feather, and discover Vashon Island’s diverse habitats from subtidal zones to the treetop canopy! Each session will focus on a unique ecosystem and highlight our role as responsible stewards of the natural world.
The course combines in-person experiential field trips with independent readings and activities. It will be led by Vashon Nature Center staff and expert naturalists and scientists from our community and the surrounding region. Teachers can also earn STEM clock hours by participating.
Class Five: Puget Sound Lowland Forests
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $70
Location: Driving tour of various locations
Instructor: Guest expert, Derek Churchill
Description: Immerse yourself in the diversity of lowland Puget Sound forests on a driving tour through Vashon Island. Begin the day at Dockton Natural Area for a hike through some of the most intact madrone forests in Washington State. Drive to Island Center Forest, a classic second-growth Douglas fir habitat, and end at Shinglemill Creek to compare ecosystems as you learn about the diversity of flora and fauna in each habitat.