The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Learning on the Land events are sponsored by the Blue Mountain Land Trust, with the goal of sharing the natural resources that make our valley thrive. The events are hosted by a range of local experts and artists, conservation organizations, and agricultural businesses. There are still three events to come, before the season ends.

Common Ground,Sat., Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., College Place High School Journey to the Glass Project located on the Umatilla National Forest. Learn how groups from divergent interests can come together to find common ground on forest management. Adult $15, children 17 and under free.

Rim Trail Family Hike, Sat., Oct. 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walla Walla High School. Take a hike deep into the Blue Mountains on Ridge Rim Trail. Adult $15, children 17 and under free.

Raptors of the Region, Sat., Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Walla Walla Public Library. Come see and learn about local birds of prey. Includes a visit to Welcome Table Farm. Event is still evolving so check website later for more details.

Visit bmlt.org/new-events to learn more about each Learning on the Land event and to buy tickets/register.