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The Natural (Ethnobotany) Skagit Float: How to Gather and
Eat Wild Foods, Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms
 Do
you ever stop and wonder about the names and uses of wild plants that
you pass by each day? There is a Native American saying that there is
a use for every plant and a plant for every illness. When you float
down this mellow (no white water) section of the Upper Skagit River
nestled below snow-capped North Cascades you will learn about edible
wild foods, medicinal plants and mushrooms, and the traditional Coast
Salish methods of harvesting and consumption. Join us for this
interesting nature excursion.
There will be lessons on plant
identification, ethical gathering practices and traditional use of
plants for food, fiber, medicine and shelter. We’ll explore meadows
and woodlands along the river, forage in nature’s well-stocked pantry
and learn how to collect in a safe and legal manner while preserving
plant habitats.
This adventure is available March-June, and is
about 4 hours from start to finish including a lunch on the
riverbank. There is a maximum of 17 passengers per trip, so this
will be an intimate, personal experience. Children must be 10 or
over.
Price Per Person
| $97 with Lunch / $87 without Lunch |
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Contact Information
Contact us for more information and details, or to inquire about special services:
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Telephone: Toll Free
866-389-1349 or 360-757-1201
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Please
note: trips are not cancelled due to rain or cold weather.
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