This outing led by Steve Hayley is tailored for those especially interested in an introduction to the abundant spring wildflowers of the East Columbia River Gorge. With a few short hikes, our focus will be on identification, using Jolley's "Wildflowers of The Columbia Gorge" (1988), and photography, for those interested. We can expect to examine 30-35 species, if past experience proves true. Also we will encounter quite a variety of birds.

We will meet at 9:00 am at the eastbound Memaloose Rest Stop, about 8 miles east of Hood River. Each family will receive a field book, describing much of what we see from a creation perspective. We also will have extra Jolley books on hand available to borrow.

Trip leader: Steve Hayley (tupelotwo@frontier.com)