Feb 14th and 15th, 2026
10am to 4pm each day
@ Sky Nursery (18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA)
Organized by:
Join us for a first-of-its-kind community event celebrating willow— a remarkable plant that restores streams, weaves baskets, increases biodiversity, and creates habitat across the Pacific Northwest. Discover species that can enrich home gardens, wild spaces, and farms.
Whether you are interested in weaving a willow basket, growing willow as a crop, leveraging willow for a restoration project, or adding winter color to your home garden - W.O.W. will have something for you.
Free community presentations from local willow experts (rsvp requested)
Small group beginner willow weaving workshops (registration required)
Local willow-focused vendors
Community willow crafting & demonstrations with Q&A
Woven willow and basket exhibit
This event is being organized by Field and Forest Crafts founder Erin Cox, in partnership with many wonderful willow growers, weavers, and willow friends.
Pre-Order willow now
Whether you want to plant a living willow fence, grow your own willow, or weave a basket…now is the time to order willow for pick-up at WOW.
PARTNERS & VENDORS
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Agroforestry Northwest
Presenting: Maximize Marginal Lands with Willow Production
Attending: Saturday and Sunday
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The Dweller Before
Offering: Handcrafted artisan willow working tools and leather bags
Attending: Saturday only
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Field and Forest Crafts
Presenting: So you want to Weave a Willow Basket
Teaching: Harlequin Topiary and Spiral Weave Hanging Basket
Offering: Handmade willow items, basketry willow cuttings, and more
Attending: Saturday and Sunday
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Hedgerow Willows
Teaching: Bird Basket
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Island Willow Farm
Offering: Dry basketry willow by the pound. PRE-ORDER to guarantee availability.
Attending: Saturday and Sunday
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Nature's Willow
Offering: FREE willow-based pain relief lotion samples
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Nettles and Petals
Offering: Locally handcrafted herbal products showcasing willow
Attending: Sunday only
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Northwest Basket Weavers
Attending: Saturday only
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Northwest Perennial Alliance
Attending: Saturday and Sunday
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Oyster Bay Farm
Teaching: Garden Hurdles and Community Orb Project
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Nicoterra
Presenting: Native Willows: Powerful Plant Allies for Ecosystem Restoration
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Salix Solutions
Offering: Locally grown and harvested native willow cuttings
Presenting: Native Willows: Powerful Plant Allies for Ecosystem Restoration
Attending: Saturday only
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Sky Nursery
Our gracious host!
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Tilth Alliance Garden Hotline
Attending: Saturday only
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Whatcom Willow Works
Teaching: Willow Flower and Tray/Trivet
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Willamette Willows
Offering: Living willow structure materials, basketry willow cuttings, and floral willow cuttings
Presenting: Building with Living Willow - Grow Your Dreams
Attending: Saturday and Sunday