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Mon., July 25, 2011

Nisbet to lead walk, wild plant discussion on South Hill bluff trails

Hikers of all ages were getting exercise after work at the South Hill Bluffs. (Rich Landers)

TRAILS -- Is Spokane’s High Drive Bluff festooned with native plants or plagued by weeds?

Author and naturalist Jack Nisbet along with WSU scientist Diana Roberts will lead a hike along the bluff trails on Wednesday to help trail fans understand the vegetation.

The event starts at 7 p.m. at Polly Judd Park,1732 W. 14th Ave.

Wear clothes and shoes suitable for a hike on the trails. This workshop is not designed for young children or dogs.

Info: Diana Roberts, WSU Spokane County Extension, (509) 477-2167, email robertsd@wsu.edu.

Posted July 25, 2011, 7:04 a.m.

By Rich Landers

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Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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