Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Magnuson Park
Urban Parks provide habitat for many species of pollinators. We will spend 3-4 hours exploring the Mountaineers Native Plant Garden and the pea patch flowers in Magnuson Park.
Contacts
- Sun, Jul 28, 2024
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Naturalist
- Adults
- Easy, Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 1.0 mi
- Pace: botany pace
- 4 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 10:00 am by the large sign at the Mountaineer's Native Plant Garden which is located at the lower level east of the rock climbing wall at the Seattle Mountaineers Clubhouse. Parking is available across the street from the garden or in the clubhouse parking area. No permits are needed. There are no restrooms so please plan accordingly.
Peter Abrahamsen, who gave the lecture about bees in Class 4, will be joining us to help locate and identify common insect pollinators that visit both native and non-native flowers. We will start at the Native Plant garden which has many flowers still in bloom. Then we will walk over to the pea patch which has flowers planted specifically to attract pollinators. Peter has a wealth of knowledge and passion for teaching others about pollinators. It is amazing that we have so many insect pollinators right here in our city park.
Required Equipment
guide book or smartphone apps and/or charts. Binoculars will also be helpful.
day hiking gear and extra water since it will likely be warm and there is not much shade.