Saturday, August 26, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Judd Cove Preserve
— from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank —
This Saturday, August 26, Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt are leading an interpretive walk that is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of Orcas Island. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan Island whose extensive research, coupled with a delightful storytelling style, brings to life the fascinating process of quarrying and processing limestone in the 19th century.
Be sure to check out Boyd’s new book, “LIME: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands” before the interpretive walk and bring your questions.
Leisurely walk of about a quarter mile. No signup required and carpooling encouraged. Timing is scheduled to accommodate interisland ferry. Click here for the current ferry schedule.
If you have questions, contact Tanja Williamson at the Land Bank: 360-378-4402 or tanjaw@sjclandbank.org.
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