

# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Native Plant Hike with WA Native Plant Society
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Mary Nakasone of the Washington Native Plant Society and Joel Gartengberg, trail runner and IATC board member, for a relaxed 4-mile hike through Cougar Mountain, featuring about 800 feet of elevation gain. We'll take our time on the trail, making plenty of stops to observe and talk about the local plant life—so it's perfect for curious hikers and nature enthusiasts alike. Expect forested paths, new spring growth emerging, and plenty of opportunities to learn about native species in a beautiful Pacific Northwest setting. All experience levels welcome!

Registration required. Pets allowed. You can check out our Event FAQs on our website.

NOTE: Registered participants are required to print and fill out a WNPS waiver to attend. The group will meet in the parking lot of Sky Country Trailhead.

If the event is full, please select a WAITLIST ticket. We will reach out to waitlisted individuals on a first-come, first-served basis as spots become available. 

Trailhead: Sky Country Trailhead. Please meet Joel and Mary in the parking lot.
Distance: 4 miles
Duration: 3 hours
Elevation Gain: 800 ft.
What to Bring: Snacks, lots of water, shoes for the trail, weather appropriate clothing, and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/renton/native-plant-hike-with-wa-native-plant-society/200029490496147
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 114

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.issaquahalps.org/hikesandevents/2026/3/22/native-plant-hike-wnps?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=renton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Renton
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sky Country Trailhead Cougar Mountain
- **lat**: 47.53338236855
- **long**: -122.11365222867
- **full address**: Sky Country Trailhead Cougar Mountain, Sky Country Trailhead Cougar Mountain, Renton, WA 98059, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Issaquah Alps Trails Club (https://allevents.in/org/issaquah-alps-trails-club/14698427)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sky Country Trailhead Cougar Mountain, Sky Country Trailhead Cougar Mountain, Renton, WA 98059, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Issaquah Alps Trails Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about  Native Plant Hike with WA Native Plant Society ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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