Botany classes

Plant foraging
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Food is essential for survival, and the good news is that it grows everywhere, if we know how to look. In this class, you will learn which plants we can eat and which ones to avoid. You will also learn basic botany terminology and what traits to look for to identify plants.
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​When: ​Sunday, May 17, 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Mt Hood National Forest

Cost is sliding scale: recommended price to cover costs $150, minimum price $85. If you have the resources, please pay a little extra to help us fund those who can't.
Current Cascadia Wild volunteers can receive $15 off; use promo
code: CaWVolunteer$15off
Plant Identification at Milwaukie Presbyterian Church Natural Area Sanctuary

Learn to identify wild plants in this series of 2 classes. We will explore a hidden gem along Kellogg Creek, the Milwaukie Presbyterian Church Natural Area Sanctuary, near downtown Milwaukie. You will learn not only what traits to look for to identify the plants we find, but also dive deeper into botany terminology, edibility, and plant growth habits and habitats. 

As spring progresses, different plants and flowers will be visible, so each class will be a unique experience. 

This class is a partnership between Cascadia Wild and the North Clackamas Watersheds Council.

Where: Milwaukie Presbyterian Church
When: Series of 2 classes,
      Saturday, April 5, 2:00-4:00pm
      Saturday, May 3, 2:00-4:00pm
Cost: $50 per class, or $90 for both classes.
Current Cascadia Wild volunteers receive $5 off, use promo code CaWVolunteer5off at checkout.
Conifer Identification 
Sunday, February 18, 2024, 9:30am-3:00pm
The Pacific Northwest is home to the richest variety of conifer species in the country. Learn how to tell pines from larches, silver firs from Douglas-firs, and more.  We will also cover how our native conifers sort themselves along an elevation/moisture gradient and other pertinent ecological facts to give you a wholistic understanding of these beautiful trees.

When: Sunday, February 18, 9:30am-3:00pm
Where: Mt Hood National Forest
Cost: $70; Current Cascadia Wild volunteers receive $10 off, use promo code CaWVolunteer10off.