Kennewick Man presentation, April 11

Walla Walla—The Walla Walla Chapter of the Archaeology Institute of America is inviting the public to hear Dr. Darby Stapp and Julia Longnecker speak about the Kennewick Man controversy.

Stapp and Longnecker will present “Stories from the Ancient One/Kennewick Man, 1996 to 2017: Irony in Science, Truth, Law, and Political Correctness” at Whitman College on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Hall, Room 129.

Dr. Stapp was the Cultural Resources Program Manager for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory at the Hanford site before forming a CRM, called Northwest Anthropology, with Longnecker.

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Bennington Lake Family Hike

WALLA WALLA—Explore Bennington Lake and learn about the ecology and natural splendor in and around this area located right in Walla Walla’s backyard on a free family hike on Sat., May 18 from 9-11 a.m.

This multi-use recreation site is a favorite of mountain bikers, hikers, runners, horseback riders, cross-country skiers, and those on snowshoes. Come and get acquainted with all it has to offer.

Chris Howard, President of Blue Mountain Audubon Society, will help participants learn to identify native species, local birds, and enlighten hikers about the natural scenery of this popular local destination. The excursion will also explore the many trails around Bennington Lake.

Families with young children are welcome and the walk itself will last roughly 2 hours.

This free event is made possible by the generous support of Tallman’s Pharmacy and Walla Walla Sew & Vac and Spa.

Visit https://bmlt.org/events/family-hike-bennington-2019 for more information and to get tickets

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Botany in the Blues I Workshop

WESTON, Ore.—The first in a series of two field workshops to take a “close-up” view of the native plant diversity of the Blue Mountains will visit property on Weston Mountain on Sat., May 4 from 9:15 a.m. – 5 p.m. The workshop is sponsored by the Blue Mountain Land Trust and co-sponsored by a grant from The Washington Native Plant Society.

Participants will become familiar with tools and resources needed to recognize and identify flowers, plants and lichens they will encounter during mountain treks. Hosts are Emil “Ame” Doyle and Darcy Dauble of the Washington Native Plant Society.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children (16-17). Learn more at https://bit.ly/2Jvq6eo or contact Lauren Platman at lauren@bmlt.org or (509) 525-3136.