A Botanical Tour of the Northern Pacific Coastal Ranges

A  Zoom Talk by Will Clausen, Gardener at the RSBG

From austere high mountains down through rich subalpine meadows, silent muskegs, deep forests, and finally to the crashing shoreline, the Pacific Northwest is filled with botanical splendor. Come along with Will Clausen, Gardener at the RSBG, on a tour through 10 years of hiking in in the Pacific Coast Ranges in Washington and northward into Southeast Alaska, Northern British Columbia, and Southern Yukon.

This mountainous region is home to an interesting flora comprised of widespread boreal species mixed with plants more specifically characteristic of the Pacific Northwest. Hotspots, like the Wenatchee Mountains of central Washington, offer rare and endemic plants that add to the richness and botanical identity of the Northern Pacific Coastal Ranges. Rhododendron, some recognizable and some obscure, grow here as well alongside other Ericaceous plants. We will stay at a fairly high elevation for much of the presentation, but venture downhill a bit to see some noteworthy plants and beautiful scenery.

Your registration fee directly supports the conservation of the Rhododendron genus.

Cost:
       $15 for non-Members and $5 for Members

About Will Clausen:

Will Clausen has been the Gardener at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden since 2019. He has worked in several gardens across the northern part of the United States, always seeking out places where he can help to create and maintain gardens that balance horticulture and ecology with a focus on showcasing and conserving wild plants. He enjoys photographing and writing about plants and backpacking throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond to see them in their natural settings.

How to Join the Meeting:

• When you register for the event, you will receive a basic confirmation email.
• Closer to the date of the lecture, you will receive an email from RSBG staff with a link to the scheduled lecture and further instruction.
• Please note that you do not need a Zoom account to attend the lecture.  However, you will be required to download Zoom software on your device. There are two ways to do this:
  • Visit Zoom.us and find the “RESOURCES” drop down menu at the very top of the webpage. Hover your mouse over the arrow next to “RESOURCES” and select “Download Zoom Client” from the drop down menu.  On this page, select the first download button labeled “Zoom Client for Meetings.”

-OR-

• • Click on the lecture link, which will be sent to you via email.  The link will prompt you to download the software.
• You do not need a webcam or a microphone to participate, however, you will need a device with speakers to hear the lecture.
• All Zoom registrants will be muted during the lecture.  We will take questions via text and answer them in a Q&A session at the end of the talk.

If you are unable to join us at the scheduled time of the talk, no worries! This lecture will be recorded and available for viewing starting 2/26/2022.*

Questions?  We’re happy to help.  Email us at info@RhodyGarden.org.

*Please note that the lecture will be available until March 27, 2022, after which time you will no longer have viewing access.

Zoom Talk: A Botanical Tour of the Northern Pacific Coastal Ranges

February 24, 2022
Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

ZOOM Event

Location Map: See below