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.

Meet at Starbucks near the Hood River Bridge at 9:00 am and return by 3:30 pm. The suggested