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
37th Annual Hardy Fern Foundation Sale
Friday, June 6th: Plant Sale, 1:00 - 6:30 p.m. Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Martin Rickard "Ferns and Stumperies for Cool, Temperate Climates" Saturday, June 7th: Plant Sale ~ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st Street - Seattle
Don't miss the largest fern sale of the year! We'll have hundreds of hardy and exotic ferns, companion plants and an extensive collection of hostas. Experts will be on hand to help you find the perfect ferns for your garden. We are thrilled to have Martin Rickard, renowned nurseryman and author of "The Plantfinder's Guide to Garden Ferns" here with us! Martin will be sharing his vast knowledge of ferns along with an exciting introduction to fern stumperies. He will also share photos of his most recently designed stumpery, located on our own Vashon Island. This is the largest stumpery in the U.S. and shouldn't be missed!
