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July Book Club Selection

The Natural History Society Book Club will meet on Monday, July 22, to discuss Klee Wyck, by Emily Carr.

The title of artist, writer, and rebel Emily Carr’s first book means “Laughing One,” the nickname given her by the Native people of Canada’s west coast. She returned the favor with “Klee Wyck, ” a collection of 21 “word portraits” of their lives and ways. The memoir describes in witty, vivid detail Carr’s visits and travels as she painted their totem poles

Date: Monday, July 22

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Please email Wendy for RSVPs and directions: wfeltham9@gmail.com.

Hurricane Ridge Wildflower Walk

Wildflowers at Hurricane Ridge

Join naturalist Kathe Cook on Friday, July 26, leaving at 8:30 am to seek wildflowers along the trail at Hurricane Ridge.

Paintbrush at Hurricane Ridge

Bring field guides, lunch, water. We will hike a few miles over uneven terrain, with maybe a bit of snow. RSVP and for carpooling contact Pat at pr@rothman.net

Botanizing on the trail.

June reading group

The NHS reading group will meet on Monday, June 24, to discuss The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest, by Timothy Egan.

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Date: Monday, June 24

RSVP to Monica for location and directions: mjflet@earthlink.net

Hike the Duckabush Trail

Join us on Monday, June 17 to hike the Duckabush Trail.

Meet at 9:30 am at the Quilcene Ranger Station. Please bring field guides, lunch, and water.

RSVP to Chris at radiopt@earthlink.net. Contact Chris for carpooling information.

Marmot videos

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Jefferson Land Trust Natural History Society

Enjoying nature in the Pacific Northwest