Spring 2026 Walking Adventures (Ages 13+) – Come learn about the natural wonders and history that are right in your backyard! This series of walks will take us around Tubbs Hill and the surrounding area as we explore the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the local area. Each walk will be led by a local community member eager to share their passion and knowledge. We will meet at the lower entrance of the library (outside the Community Room) by the moose statue unless otherwise specified and walk towards our destination together; each walk will be about two hours. It is recommended that you park in the lower parking lot. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes for a moderate hike, bring water, and please no dogs.   

• Wildflower Walk (Ages 13+)– Wednesday, March 25 (9 am) – Come hunt for early spring wildflowers with us! David Taylor of the Friends of Tubbs Hill and your favorite wildflower-loving librarians will lead us on Tubbs Hill to search for early spring wildflowers including glacier lilies, spring beauties, grass widows, shooting stars, trillium, and Arrowleaf balsamroot. We will meet at the moose statue outside of the Children’s Library at 9AM and walk to the trailhead together. 
• Trees, Forest Health, and Fire Mitigation (Ages 13+)- Wednesday, April 15 (9 am) – Learn about the health of Tubbs Hill. Mark Weadick and Steve Boedel, both foresters serving on the board of Friends of Tubbs Hill, will be joining us to talk about the City’s grant for fuel reduction on the hill and plans for future tree planting. We will be walking the Tubbs Hill main loop trail, learning about the various species of trees, how insect and disease activity on the hill affects forest health, and what measures will be taken in the future to help keep our forest healthy. We will meet at the east trailhead on the south- east side of Tubbs Hill (11th Street).     
• Earth Day Morning Bird Walk (Ages 13+)- Saturday, April 18 (8:30 am & 9 am) – Celebrate Earth Day with a morning walk on Tubbs Hill and enjoy the sights and sounds of birds. The Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society will conduct a guided birding tour of the east side of Tubbs Hill. We will lead two groups, one at 8:30 and one at 9, starting at the bird sign at the east trailhead on the south- east side of Tubbs Hill (11th Street). The tour will last approximately an hour and a half. Binoculars are recommended and please no pets or children under the age of seven.    
• Osprey Walk (Ages 13+)- Wednesday, April 29 (9 am) – Join David Taylor from the Friends of Tubbs Hill to view some of the active Osprey nests located on Tubbs Hill. Nest building/repair should be complete and hopefully the Osprey will be tending their recently laid eggs. We will meet at the city parking lot in front of the Museum of North Idaho’s new home, the White House. 
• Medicinal Plants in Your Backyard (All Ages)– Tuesday, May 5 (3:30 pm) – Have you ever wondered what medicines may live in your own backyard? Or what traditional uses and benefits a flower has beyond just being pretty to look at? Join local naturopathic medical doctor and former guide, Dr. Casey Carr on a walk on Tubbs Hill, to learn about which local plants serve as useful and powerful medicines in our area. Kids are welcomed and encouraged to join as this will be a family-friendly event. Please dress for the weather. We will meet outside the Children’s Library by the moose statue. 
• Tubbs History Walk (Ages 13+) – Wednesday May 27 (9 am) – There is history to be found and seen on Tubbs Hill.  David Taylor will be leading a hike around Tubbs Hill to see evidence of historic past uses of Tubbs Hill along with photos from the Museum of North Idaho showing what these locations looked like in the early days of Coeur d’Alene.  From the hill we also have the opportunity to view other Coeur d’Alene locations and their past uses.  We will meet at 9 am at the museum trailhead in front of the Museum of North Idaho. Our walk will be approximately 2 miles long on the main loop trail.