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) unless otherwise specified, and walk towards our destination together; each walk will be about two hours. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes for a moderate hike, and bring water.
- Medicinal Plants in Your Backyard – Wednesday, May 22 (11 am) and Wednesday, June 26 (9:15 am)
- Have you ever wondered what medicines may live in your own backyard? Or what traditional uses and benefits a flower has beyond being just pretty to look at? Join local naturopathic medical doctor and former guide, Dr. Casey Carr on this two-part series, to learn about which local plants serve as useful and powerful medicines in our area. Kids are welcomed and encouraged to attend and join as this will be a family-friendly event.
- Osprey Walk- Wednesday, May 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. Let’s see what we can find!
- Forest Health on Tubbs Hill- Saturday, June 22 (8am)
- Learn about the health and history of Tubbs Hill with Mark Weadick, a retired forester and member of the Tubbs Hill Foundation. Nick Goodwin, Coeur d’Alene’s Urban Forester, 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 be meeting at the East side (10th Street) parking lot and will proceed on the main loop trail. While this hike will not be too strenuous, we will be gone for around 3 hours so please dress for the weather and bring water.