Wonder Walks
Ages 18+ | Fridays 11:30-1:00PM | Max. Participants: 30 | Price: Suggested Donation
If you're curious about local flora and fauna and like to move slowly and intentionally as you go, this program is for you! Join us every Friday afternoon to explore the natural history of local parks on meandering walks meant to engage your senses and deepen your sense of place. In addition to our nature walk, outings will include some silly activities and nature journaling, providing ample opportunities to create connections with like-minded adults who love spending time outdoors!
This program takes place at various locations around Whatcom County on low barrier, low incline trails. Trail surfaces include gravel, pavement, and packed dirt. In addition to moving slowly, we will stop frequently along the way to take breaks and make natural observations, so all ability levels are welcome! Nature journaling and art are part of every walk, so please bring a notebook, journal, or sketch pad of your choice. Bring your sense of wonder and dress for the weather, walks will happen rain or shine!
Registration
Weekly registration opens every Friday for the following Friday’s outing. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registering below will secure your spot! Location and directions will be revealed upon registration.
Occasionally we reach our maximum number of participants and cannot accommodate all registrants. If we are full, you will be notified by email and encouraged to join us another Friday. Thank you for understanding! Registered but cannot attend? Email communityprograms@wildwhatcom.org.
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Cost
This program is offered for free with a suggested donation of $15-25/person.
Cash, check (payable to Wild Whatcom), or donate online.
Annual Calendar
Wonder Walks takes a break December-March. First 2024 outing is April 12. We look forward to seeing you!
Reminder! Wonder Walks takes a break December-March. First 2024 outing is April 12. We look forward to seeing you!
Wonder Walks Pack List
Participants should be prepared to safely and comfortably spend several hours outdoors. Living in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) means we can start our adventure in the sun and end in the rain.
Participants should bring:
Appropriate clothes (i.e., rain boots, rain jacket/pants, hat/gloves, and warm layers). See our Essentials of Layering for more information.
Snack
Water bottle
Notebook, journal, or sketch pad
LOANER GEAR
Wild Whatcom has loaner gear available. You do not need to purchase gear to participate in our programs. To request loaner gear, please fill out this form and we will reach out to you. Please let us know at least five (5) days prior to your outing if you need to borrow gear/clothing.