2025 Study Weekend

Yakima Area – Ahtanum State Forest, Ahtanum Creek. Rimrock. Bethel Ridge, Conner Meadows, Crab Creek.

To register, go to: https://reg.planetreg.com/E2322434868963

Our meeting venue for both Friday and Saturday evenings will be the Yakima Arboretum, starting at 6:00PM. The Yakima Area Arboretum is an urban green space and refuge on 46 acres of land cultivated as display gardens, tree collections, and natural areas.

Friday, we will gather in the Gardenview meeting room to check-in, complete the liability waiver for the field trips, and socialize. Light refreshments will be provided to keep us energized. There is a tentative plan for a mothing experience later that evening. We will communicate that information as soon as we have confirmation and location.

On Saturday, we will gather again in the Gardenview meeting room for our program night and pizza dinner. Our keynote speaker will be our very own member and expert, Dr. David James. He will present his latest research paper, a collaborative effort with the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy, on the ecology and migration of the Coronis Fritillary, Speyeria coronis. This presentation promises to offer us a fascinating glimpse into a vibrant sage-steppe butterfly.

Please note that you are responsible for making your own lodging arrangements. There are many lodging options in Yakima which you can review at http://www.visityakima.com/.

A Washington State Discover Pass and America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes may be required for our filed locations.
Discover Pass | Washington State Parks
Recreational Passes | USGS Store

Location Friday and Saturday:
Yakima Arboretum
Gardenview meeting room
1401 Arboretum Drive
Yakima, Washington 98901
Beginning at 6:00 PM both evenings