Back when I lived in western WA in the 1980's, I was also completely fascinated by the native flora & fauna I was seeing.
'Steven Whitney' has authored some incredible guidebooks. I know
you will run into species not listed in his books, but perhaps
you can consult a professor or teacher at a local college for
an answer - probably best to send an e-mail.
I enrolled myself in a "Mountain Biology" class and several
forestry classes while living in Washington. Interestingly, it
made a very positive impact on my life to this very day.
I know the economy isn't like it was back in the 1980's, but
please don't give up your passion for native plants. Our lives
would be very bland and boring without these blooming wonders of
Nature.
Thanks for the vote, lcarreau! And yeah, Whitney writes some great guides. He's the author of the Mountaineers' guide that I have, and it really is a very useful book. A friend of mine has his [i]Western Forests[/i] guide, which I also like. And I totally agree that education really helps one's appreciation of the outdoors. And the Olympics have soooo much to offer!
lcarreau - Oct 8, 2009 2:24 pm - Voted 10/10
Hello TimmyC ...Back when I lived in western WA in the 1980's, I was also completely fascinated by the native flora & fauna I was seeing.
'Steven Whitney' has authored some incredible guidebooks. I know
you will run into species not listed in his books, but perhaps
you can consult a professor or teacher at a local college for
an answer - probably best to send an e-mail.
I enrolled myself in a "Mountain Biology" class and several
forestry classes while living in Washington. Interestingly, it
made a very positive impact on my life to this very day.
I know the economy isn't like it was back in the 1980's, but
please don't give up your passion for native plants. Our lives
would be very bland and boring without these blooming wonders of
Nature.
TimmyC - Oct 10, 2009 2:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Hello TimmyC ...Thanks for the vote, lcarreau! And yeah, Whitney writes some great guides. He's the author of the Mountaineers' guide that I have, and it really is a very useful book. A friend of mine has his [i]Western Forests[/i] guide, which I also like. And I totally agree that education really helps one's appreciation of the outdoors. And the Olympics have soooo much to offer!