Natural History

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	Walking & Hiking
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	Center-Based
	Watershed-Based
	Adults
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Spring Arrives in the Watershed

June

$15

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Instructor: Rolf Gersonde, PhD

Experience spring unfold with watershed ecologist Rolf Gersonde, PhD. As the snow melts and the weather warms, birdsong fills the air and buds break covering the forest in a bright green blanket. Explore the seasonal life cycle of plants and animals, learn what triggers plants to leaf out, identify iconic species of the Western Cascade Mountains, and discover how climate affects the arrival of spring.

Saturday, June 9, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, $15

Quiet Water:

Wetlands of the Watershed

May

$15

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Instructor: Clay Antieau

Journey into the watershed with Clay Antieau, Seattle Public Utilities scientist and local authority on Northwest native plants. Highlights of the day include Eagle Ridge Meadow, a 40-acre fen; 14 Lakes, a strange “kettle” wetland; and a forested bog. Participants must be able to hike 2 - 3 miles of moderate to strenuous intensity over rough terrain on and off trail.

Saturday, May 19, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, youth ages 15+, $15

Lichens:

Mysterious Fungi of the Forest

May

$20

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Instructors: Professor Katherine Glew, PhD

Join Professor Katherine Glew, PhD, to learn about the fascinating lichens of the forest. After a short overview of lichens in the classroom, venture into the watershed to find them. The last part of the day will be spent identifying and studying specimens collected in the field.

Sunday, May 6, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults, $20

Among Ancients:

Old Growth Forests

August

$15

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Instructor: Clay Antieau

Enjoy a day in old growth forests with Clay Antieau, Seattle Public Utilities scientist and local authority on Northwest native plants. Hikes will include trips into some of the best lowland old growth, including the Lost Creek old growth and the ancient forests of Findley Lake. Participants must be able to hike 2 - 3 miles of moderate to strenuous intensity over rough terrain on and off trail.

Saturday, August 4 or August 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, youth ages 15+, $15

Adventures in Forest Ecology

September

$15

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Instructor: Rolf Gersonde, PhD & Bill Richards

Spend the day with Seattle Public Utilities forest ecologists Rolf Gersonde, PhD, and Bill Richards. Discover the forests’ hidden connections. Learn how we restore biodiversity and habitat in the young forests of the watershed. Explore differences in wildlife habitat and other ecosystem qualities between young and old forests in the Rex Basin. Participants must be able to hike 2 - 3 miles of moderate to strenuous intensity over rough terrain on and off trail.

Saturday, September 8, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, $15