Discover the ancient skill of archery with a focus on the plants of the Pacific Northwest!
In this 3-hour field session collaboration, join Jazmen Yoder of Northwest Natura and Ryan Johnson of Firecraft Northwest to study native and naturalized plants of the region that can be used for archery. After concluding our plant studies, participants will hand make deer and elk leg bone arrowheads to take home.

The session will conclude with field archery practice so beginners can learn how to handle, hold, and shoot longbows and recurve bows safely.

What to Expect

• Learn how to identify the plants that can be used to wildcraft bows and arrows.

• Handcraft a deer or elk leg bone arrowhead to take home.

• Field archery practice session that will teach beginners how to handle, hold, and shoot longbows and recurve bows safely.

What to bring:

• Dress for the weather

• Snacks and water

• Notebook and pen (optional)

• Your own bow and arrows (optional; materials provided by instructors)

Directions and Location
*Note to our south sound friends - this event will be in Whatcom County outside of Bellingham, WA

Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email by the weekend prior to June 17th.