September 11-13, 2009
(Friday evening - Sunday afternoon)
Saturday: Fern Foray to Yellow Aster Butte. The subalpine meadows and serpentine slopes of Yellow Aster Butte may be home to the greatest diversify of ferns of any spot in the Pacific Northwest. (Yes, even more than Perry Creek.) We can expect to see 30+ species of ferns and lycophytes, including the elusive Green Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes-ramosum), the serpentine endemic Shasta Fern (Polystichum lemmonii), Kruckeberg's Holly Fern (P. kruckebergii), and a few interesting fern hybrids. If conditions are right, we may also be lucky enough to see large numbers of moonworts. (Five species of Botrychium have been recorded at Yellow Aster Butte.) This is a moderately strenuous, 7-mile round-trip hike with a total elevation gain of 2200 ft. The Yellow Aster Butte trail enters the Mount Baker wilderness, so group size is limited to 12.
Sunday: Fall Color and Ferns at Mount Baker. There are many opportunities for short day hikes at Mount Baker. With the help of our leader, the group will get to decide which hike to take. Any choice will provide fabulous scenery and lots of ferns. If you didn't get your fill of mountain blueberries the day before, there will be plenty more at Mount Baker. Additional ferns, not seen at YAB, may include Cryptogramma cascadensis, Phegopteris connectilis, and Thelypteris quelpertensis.
Cost: $165.00 includes two nights lodging in Glacier, WA, plus breakfast and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Saturday dinner is not included, but we will make reservations for the group at an excellent restaurant in Glacier.
Pre-registration is required for this trip by contacting Tim McNitt at 360-714-9474, or mcnitt@acies.com.
38th Annual Hardy Fern Foundation Sale
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle
Friday, June 5th
Plant sale from 1:00—6:30 pm
7:00 pm lecture - Ferns of the World: Where to Find Them and How to Grow Them
Given by Sue Olsen, fern expert and author of the highly acclaimed "Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns"
$5.00 members
$7.00 non-members
Saturday, June 6th
Plant Sale from 10:00 am—2:00 pm
The Hardy Fern Foundation celebrates 20 years!!!
If you are an avid fern collector or someone newly interested in ferns this is the sale to come to. You will find hundreds of species of hardy ferns, an extensive selection of hostas, and a variety of other shade loving plants. Experts on hand to help you find the perfect ferns for your garden.
Hardy Fern Foundation/America Fern Society Perry Creek Hike
Perry Creek Field Trip
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Perry Creek-Mount Forgotten Trail (No. 711) boasts approximately 35 species of ferns and lycophytes. The trail is located roughly 75 miles east of Seattle and is the best place to view ferns in Washington State! The hike to the falls is 2 miles one way, with an elevation gain of about 1,000 feet. The first part of August is an ideal time to take this fantastic hike. Be on the look out for Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium viride, Polystichum andersonii, Polystichum lemmonii, Woodsia scopulina, Polypodium amorphum, and many species of Botrychium, just to name a few.
Relax and enjoy the amazing scenery as we enjoy our lunch at the falls.
For more information contact
Michelle Bundy at or at 206-271-7470.
FERN STUMPERY WITH MARTIN RICKARD, SUE OLSEN AND RICHIE STEFFEN
Don't all ferns look alike??? Join British fern expert Martin Rickard and explore the Victorian craze for ferns and stumperies in the stumpery he created on Vashon. Learn the differences between fern genera with our own celebrated author and fern expert Sue Olsen. See what great plant companions ferns can make in the garden with Hardy Fern Foundation president Richie Steffen. LOCATION: RIEHL STUMPERY/VASHON
Fee: Members: $65.00 Non-members: $90.00 Limit: 45
