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Vegetation Zones of the Olympic Peninsula

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1471644390989

Fort Flagler Hospital 10541 Flagler Rd Nordland, WA 98358

From crashing ocean waves to alpine peaks, the Olympic Peninsula is home to a stunning array of native plant communities. In this dynamic presentation, botanist Dr. Fayla Schwartz will guide us from west to east and sea level to summit, revealing how elevation, soil, moisture, and temperature shape each vegetation zone. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just plant-curious, you'll walk away with a new appreciation for the Peninsula’s unique habitats—and maybe even a few new favorite species!

About the speaker: Dr. Fayla Schwartz earned her Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Washington with a specialty in plant taxonomy. She taught biology and botany at Everett Community College until retiring to the Olympic Peninsula in 2017. Now Chair of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society, she also teaches plant ID at Peninsula College.

To learn more, visit https://friendsoffortflagler.org/.

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