Saturday, July 12, 1–3 p.m., Judd Cove
— from Judy Cumming, San Juan County Land Bank —
This walk with Boyd Pratt & Steve Cohan is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of Orcas Island. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan Island. His extensive research coupled with a delightful storytelling style brings to life the fascinating process of quarrying and processing limestone in the 19th century. Steve Cohan, the stone mason responsible for restoration of the Judd Cove Lime Kiln, will explain and demonstrate the use of lime in the preparation of fine mortars.
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Trail: 0.4 mile round trip
Parking: Trailhead parking via Fowler’s Way
Bring: Trail-appropriate footwear
Info: 298-0052, rdougherty@rockisland.com
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Wish this could happen on a Sunday! I’d be there in a heartbeat.