To purchase an Ultimate Naturalist Library membership, click on over to the Join Us page at any time. Here’s a sample from the Wildflower ebook: Outdoor Hour Challenge Wildflower Ebook #3. Ebook includes nature study lessons for common silverweed, fireweed, salsify, Indian paintbrush, and forget-me-nots. See the sample below to see what is included in each Outdoor Hour Challenge. You’ll need to sign into your Ultimate or Journey level membership to see the book download. If you have a membership here on the Handbook of Nature Study, you’ll find the complete challenge with images, more links to resources and videos, journaling ideas, a notebook page, and ideas for studying flowers in the figwort family. Here’s a link to paintbrush in the western region: Castilleja miniata. To effectively and efficiently provide interdisciplinary support and assistance to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies in the planning, construction, and operation of a safe, efficient, and environmentally sensitive intermodal transportation system. Use this link to paintbrush found in the eastern United States: Castilleja coccinea.Take a look at this page for paintbrush information: USDA Paintbrush.They are easily identified by the brightly colored spike at the top of the stem, looking much like the end of a paintbrush. Most paintbrushes bloom between May and September, often in large clusters with other flowers. There are so many species of paintbrush that you’ll need to look in your local field guide to see which ones you may have in your region. Start your trip with us.Indian Paintbrush Wildflower Nature Study Wildflowers you may see: Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, Western Heather Meadows is located on the eastern end of the highway, about 23 miles from Glacier, WA. Stop at the Visitors Center and get information on a variety of hiking trails in the area. Heather Meadows– This area is easily accessed from the Mt. After a climb through mature forest, hike through colorful meadows with views of Mt. Good for experienced hikers.Ĭhurch Mountain Trail – This is an easier hike, good for kids who have hiked before. Skyline Divide– This trail offers miles of wildflower filled meadows as well as great views of Mt.Baker. From Bellingham take the Mount Baker Scenic Highway SR 542. Head north on I-5 from Seattle toward Bellingham. North of Seattle, Mt Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest offers one of the best wildflower hikes in the state. Continue to the White River Entrance to the park. Take SR 18 E to SR 164 E to SR 410 in Enumclaw. To get to Sunrise, take I-5 S to Exit 142B. Once there, turn left and follow signs.ĭege Peak– This hike also heads up to Sourdough Ridge, but one you reach the ridge, turn right and hike down a flower lined path. Sunrise Areaīerkley Park– Hike the flower filled meadows to Sourdough Ridge. At SR 7, head south to Elbe then take SR 706 E to Ashford. To get to Paradise, head south on I-5 from Seattle to Exit 127, SR 512 E. Skyline Trail– (Paradise) Although this is a more strenuous hike, it offers lots of scenic viewpoints as well as vast meadows filled with flowers. The abundant, colorful wildflowers are an added bonus. Reflection Lakes– (Paradise) Visitors come for the iconic view of Mt. Choose your direction: north toward Bellingham and the Canadian Border or south past Olympia, the state capital toward Mt. Some of the best views and hikes are only 2 hours from Seattle. After the dark, snowy winter, the sunny, temperate weather brings out the hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and plenty of wildflowers. From late spring through summer, national parks in Washington state are a riot of color.
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