September 30, 2008

Join us at 4:00 for a guided tour by one of our own members,  Dr. Ed Lester, an avid Naturalist, who will guide us through one of the region's well kept woodland secrets. The Finch Arboretum contains 100's of conifers and deciduous species of interest to anyone who loves trees. We have arranged an easy walking tour through the arboretum. We may get to see the early fall colors on many of the trees.  Matt Castle, Stewardship forester and Prevention specialist, from the Washington State D.N.R., will also be on hand to update us on the user friendly fuels reduction program that could help thin your forest and  also help "firesafe" it at a reasonable cost.

Easy directions: from downtown Spokane, get on Second Avenue going West. Go towards Brown's addition, traveling beneath the overpass at Maple. (This is the South end of the Maple Street Bridge Route) Proceed past the Rosauer's on your right and get in the Right lane that takes you across the bridge at Latah Creek. In a short while, you will come to a stoplight at Government Way, which is the beginning of Sunset Hill. After the stop light, look for the sign that says Finch Arboretum next Right.  Go right at that point and then follow the street that leads into the Arboretum. Park near the Woodland Center, where we will meet inside. Bring a brown bag to compliment snacks and beverages that will be on hand. Call 292-0866 or 939-8511 for more information or questions.