Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Bean Creek Basin
There are 2 options for this required field trip. This trip is Option 1 and takes place in the Teanaway River area. 1. Ponderosa Pine Grasslands - Shrub-Steppe. We will be identifying the flowers, shrubs, and birds that inhabit the east slopes of the Cascades near Swauk Pass or Teanaway River area. Expect to spend a full day at this trip between the driving and the time hiking.
Contacts
- Fri, Jun 21, 2024
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Naturalist
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- Pace: Naturalist Pace, 1.0 mph
- 3 (8 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 7:00 AM
- Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Central Washington is often sunny when it is raining in Seattle. Plus it offers acres of beautiful wildflower meadows, making this an ideal field trip destination to practice identification of plants and birds. Also, many shrubs and at least nine kinds of trees are present.
Specific meeting time and location will be sent to registered participants a few days prior to the trip. Plan on meeting in the area or trailhead about 9:00 a.m. When we drove to this trailhead last June, the road conditions were very rough - if conditions are the same, a high clearance vehicle will be necessary.
Bean Creek Basin
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Teanaway Butte
USGS Mount Stuart
USGS Red Top Mtn
USGS Enchantment Lakes - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Guide book or smartphone apps
Day hiking gear
Waterproof boots or water shoes
Poles
The Ten Essentials