05/06/2026
Following the launch of LIHT’s Personal Preserve Program, we are excited to announce an opportunity to bolster your knowledge of the natural world — knowledge which you can utilize in your own backyard!
Undoubtedly, learning to identify native plants is an essential step in appreciating and caring for our complex native ecosystems. LIHT’s commitment to conservation on Lummi Island includes a long history of partnership with the Washington Native Plant Society, whose members have generously developed comprehensive plant lists for the Trust’s preserved lands. Each spring the Koma Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society hosts a series of introductory native plant walks in various locations across Whatcom County. These walks are free, do not require registration, and are conducted under the assumption that participants are relatively new to the subject of native plants within our bioregion. The walks proceed at an easy pace over two hours and are led by one-to-two volunteer members of WNPS who have in-depth knowledge of the plants of the Pacific Northwest.
On Sunday, May 17th, from 1:30 to 3:30pm, LIHT will continue its partnership with WNPS, hosting another introductory walk. We will once again explore the native plants in the forest understory of the beautiful Otto Preserve, introducing common native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, as well as identifying non-native and invasive plants. As in previous years this walk will be led by Lummi Island naturalist and former Executive Director, Alika Herreshoff, who will be joined by anthropologist Allan Richardson. The walk will direct attendees on a loop-tour of the features of the preserve including woodland in various stages of regeneration, the edges of rocky outcroppings, and rich wetland. Meet at the Otto Preserve, 3560 Sunrise Rd. Parking is limited, please consider carpooling! For more information about the introductory native plant walk series, visit www.wnpskoma.org.
