WNPS Field Trip: Summer Lake Bog

1801 32nd St, Bellingham WA

10 July, 2021

Description

The Koma Kulshan chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society invites you to join us as we explore the diversity of plants in our corner of the Pacific Northwest. This trip is free and open to the public! Date: Saturday, June 10 Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Meet at the South Bellingham Park & Ride (West Side) at 9 AM and expect to return between 3-4 PM. A perennial favorite among those that enjoy spending a hot summer day with their feet in soft damp moss, the Summer Lake Bog is one of the most picturesque and diverse peat bogs in Western Washington. It has exciting ericaceous plants like Bog Cranberries and Labrador Tea, enough sedges to occupy the fastidious botanist, and more carnivorous plants than you can shake a drumstick at. Bring water shoes (like aquasocks or sneakers that you are fine getting wet), lunch, a sun hat, and a hand lens (if you have one). Hiking is minimal with virtually no elevation gain, but there is no trail and the terrain can be soft, slippery, and uneven with some potential for total submersion in water. The trip will be led by two WNPS Koma Kulshan members. For more information about this field trip and other WNPS events, please visit For questions, please reply to this ad. **Washington state COVID safety guidelines have eased since the publication of our last newsletter, affecting our field trips. As of May 15, in general, face masks are required outdoors only for unvaccinated people who are within six feet of someone else. Beyond the general requirements, as of June 11, there are no longer any special requirements for outdoor recreation groups. Enjoy the fresh air!