Preserving the Nature of Whatcom County since 1984

Events

Saturday April 26, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Leader: John McLaughlin, Professor at Huxley College of Environmental Studies
Limit: 15
Tracking is an excellent way to document the presence and activities of wildlife. Here's your chance to learn how to do it! Huxley professor (and WLT Board member) John McLaughlin will show you how to discover animal presence by investigating the prints they leave behind – a great way to find out about the animals of our community. There is a suggested $5-10 donation for non-members. Call the office to register. 650-9470

Sunday April 27, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Leader: Mark Turner of the Komo Kulshan Chapter of the Washington Native
Plant Society
Limit: 15
Can you find the wild ginger? Can you spot the Pacific Yew trees? Do you understand the threat of invasive English Holly?Begin this year's Native Plant Appreciation Week by discovering the rich plant life at the Stimpson Reserve. Local expert Mark Turner will guide the 3-mile hike through this 400-acre reserve and teach the group about its complex web of plant life.

Saturday May 17, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Leaders: Margaret Squires, Land Donor & Larry Simkins, retired Whatcom County Parks manager
Join us for this wonderful opportunity to hear how one family bonded to their land. Margaret Squires and other members of the Squires family will share their stories of their years at Squires Lake. Larry Simkins will guide us through the area and tell the tale of how it became a public park.

 

Whatcom Land Trust
PO Box 6131
Bellingham, WA 98225
360.650.9470
info@whatcomlandtrust.org

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