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JUNE ACTIVE HIKING TRIP: MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE

Tuesday, June 23

meet at the Center 7:25am, to catch the 7:55am ferry off the north end.

We will be carpooling, if you are interested in driving contact Pamela Wickard at: coordinator@vashoncenter.org. We will be heading to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead, expect to hike about 7 miles round trip.

Important Information about Active Trips: All participants need to be comfortable walking and standing for extended periods of time on uneven surfaces. For a list of the ten essentials contact Pamela Wickard.

➜ Important Information About Trips: All participants need to be comfortable walking and standing for over an hour, possibly on uneven surfaces. If you have special needs, please bring a capable companion.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR TRIPS:

Registration will open on the 1st day of the month. If you prefer not to use a computer, you may go to the Center to register and pay in person. Space is limited, so sign up quickly! No refunds unless someone can be found to fill your spot. Price includes ferry fare, any admission fees, pro-rated costs for use of the van and driver’s admission fees. Join in and see why these trips are so popular! If you have an idea for a place to visit, please let us know.

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past trips include:

MAY TRIPS

May 8, 9:45am—Fort Nisqually docent led tour

This tour is specially designed for groups of seniors. The tours emphasize not only the Hudson’s Bay Company history, but also the ongoing restoration work that began in the 1930s. The tours start with a brief talk about how Fort Nisqually came to be in Point Defiance Park in the 1930s. Bring a bag lunch to eat at the fort.

Cost: Members: $15. Non-members: $25.

We will leave the Center at 9:45am, to catch the 10:30 am ferry, from the south end. We will have lunch or snack at the fort picnic area before our 12noon tour.

May 22, 9am—The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

 The Garden dedicated to the conservation, public display, and distribution of Rhododendron species. Home to one of the largest collections of rhododendrons species in the world, the garden displays over 700 of the more than 1,000 species found in the wilds around the world. Guided tours cover seasonal highlights, the garden’s mission, and the stories underpinning our unique collection. Bring a bag lunch to eat at the gardens.

Cost: Members: $15. Non-Members: $25.

We will leave the Center at 9am, to catch the 9:40am ferry, from the south end, for our 11am tour. We will picnic after the tour.

Chihuly Garden & Glass, February 20

An adventure into the color and creativity of Dale Chihuly’s prolific work. Participants must be able to walk or wheel and explore a large public space on their own. We may explore in our large group or divide into smaller or personal explorations in the Museum. Staff can assist with loading off and on the bus, but we aren’t able to provide one-on-one assistance throughout the day. Member cost for this trip: $48 (includes Museum admission and all transportation); non-Member cost is $58.

VIVA TOUR, Saturday, December 7

Vashon Island Visual Artists (VIVA) Holiday Tour 2024: Saturday, December 7. Be driven to a few of the spots with multiple artists, it’s a perfect way to meet the artists, and see them in their environment. VIVA Holiday Tour features 44 studios and galleries representing over 150. Members $10 per person. Non-members $18 per person. For more information visit: vivartists.com/viva/events/holiday-tour-2024/