Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Intro to Nature Journaling | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 4:00-6:00PM 

Welcome spring and practice your nature journaling skills! After sharing some snacks and light refreshments, we will explore some of the oldest growth first in Bellingham to search for the very first buds and blooms of spring, listen for returning songbirds, and and record our observations after learning some new techniques for drawing/sketching in the field! 

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Beaver Prowl | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6:30-8:30PM

Get curious about North America’s largest rodent - beavers! Learn all about these ecosystem engineers and what makes them so unique, then take an evening stroll around a beautiful local wetland filled with awesome wildlife such as beavers, muskrats, bats, raptors, and waterfowl. Even if we don’t see any beavers, we can often hear them slapping their tails on the water in territorial displays, and will definitely see lots of evidence of beavers on the landscape, such as chewed sticks and scent mounds. This evening excursion is a fun way to see our environment in a new light, literally! 

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Honorable Harvest and Evening Picnic | Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 4:00-6:00PM 

Are you curious about harvesting wild plants but don’t know where to start? Join us at a local lake to learn about the tenets of honorable harvest, focusing on a plant which is often hated but has almost endless uses, stinging nettle! We will learn about the basic rules to follow while harvesting anything from the wild, learn about the ways we can use nettle, such as cordage making, treating various ailments, and using it for food and drinks! We will practice the safest ways to harvest nettle, and brew some nettle tea in the field to enjoy as we appreciate sunset views on the lake!