Dishman Hills Hike 11/28 @ 10:00 AM- Meet at Camp Caro

Rain or Shine we'll be hiking through Dishman Hills Natural Area Sunday November 28th. There might be some snow on the ground so we will pick a trail that doesn't have too many slippery sections. Most children find the "enchanted ravine" to be interesting so we will head there first. The parking is limited outside the gate, so please park on the western side of the road (right hand side-as you drive in) and comply with the local residents wishes. The park looks closed because the chain link gates are closed keeping cars out of the parking lot, but don't worry we can still go hiking.

It can be a lot of fun to return to the same area with children during all four seasons. Dishman Hills is a natural preserve that abuts the City of Spokane Valley. More can be read about this area by vising the Natural Area Association's website. This natural area is one of the many great assets Spokane has to offer. Not every city has a play-space this close. A map of the area can be found here.

Wolverines: Chasing the Phantom

Sunday 7pm KSPS

Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom: The wolverine, the largest member of the weasel family, is spotlighted. The solitary creature, which is native to the upper reaches of the northern hemisphere, is a fearsome predator capable of taking down prey as large as a moose.

Wolverines!

There will be a presentation at Auntie's Bookstore on Friday, November 12th at 7pm by wildlife biologist Douglas Chadwick. Doug will be discussing the ecology and behavior of the rare and endangered wolverine. As you may or may not know, wolverines now number fewer than 500, and possibly fewer than 300, south of Canada. New research has shown them to be closely associated with habitats with a deep, lingering snowpack and year-round cool temperatures. In fact, they are so closely tied to these factors that they are practically a land-based version of the better-known polar bear when it comes to the potential impacts of climate change. Wolverines' territories turn out to be so enormous that they stand as perhaps the lowest-density carnivore on the continent. This makes the scattered enclaves of these animals a prime example of the need for wildland connectivity -- for corridors, for conservation strategies that ensure their freedom to roam.

Doug has authored several books on wildlife and is a frequent contributor to National Geographic magazine.

Please come out and show your support for local conservation.

Thanks, Chris