Anacortes Senior College

The goal of this three-week course is to introduce you to the Anacortes community forestlands and some of the amazing organisms that live there, so the next time you take a hike, you can not only enjoy the fresh air and exercise, but also have a better understanding of the events that led to the protection of this special area and a better appreciation for all the fascinating processes going on around you. We’ll start by reviewing the history of the ACFL. Then, we’ll take an in-classroom illustrated tour of some of amazing and often-overlooked organisms that are part of the forest ecosystem. The final session will be a short hike into the ACFL along a wide, flat trail to see what wonders we can find.

Instructor: Jane Billinghurst

Jane is the longtime translator of books by German forester Peter Wohlleben, who wrote the New York Times bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees. Together with Peter, she co-wrote Forest Walking, a book about experiencing forests to the fullest. She can often be found along the ACFL trails hunched over an interesting mushroom, lichen, or slime mold. To take a peek at some of the treasures she finds, follow her on Instagram at: jane_billinghurst_writer.