SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 // 3
Hike along the south edge of Willapa Bay
SEAVIEW, Wash. — The
Friends of Willapa National
Wildlife Refuge and North
Jetty Brewing invite the
public to discover the magic
of the wildlife refuge on
Saturday, Sept. 17.
Things get started at 11
a.m., when North Jetty Brew-
ing will hold the third and
inal event in its Brews &
Views Summer Hike Series.
This hike will explore the
South Bay Trail in the Tarlatt
Slough Unit of the Willapa
National Wildlife Refuge.
Hikers will meet at the
brewery for a short infor-
mative presentation at 11
a.m.; the brewery is located
at 4200 Paciic Way. Then,
hikers will join the caravan
for a quick, eight-minute
coast
drive to the Tarlatt Slough
Unit of the wildlife refuge.
To get to the trailhead, from
Sandridge Road turn east
onto 95th Street; travel
about a half mile, veering
right at the Y and continuing
to the refuge gate.
The South Bay Trail is
an approximately 2-mile-
long, easy-to-moderate hike.
The trail is a focus of the
refuge’s ongoing restoration
efforts. Hikers will experi-
ence a diversity of habitats,
culminating in sweeping
views of Willapa Bay and
its tidal mudlats and native
salt marshes, which provide
critical habitat for numerous
migratory species. Water-
fowl, shore birds, raptors
and mammals can be seen
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
weekend
from the trail.
Hikers are encouraged to
bring a sack lunch or snacks
to enjoy during a mid-hike
break. Wear appropriate
footwear, bring water and
dress for the weather.
Guides will be on hand
to share information on
the plants, animals and
current habitat restoration
efforts. North Jetty Brewing
co-owner Michelle Svend-
sen will talk about natural
ingredients that can be used
in brewing and cooking.
Any hiker who buys an
item, makes a donation or
signs up to be a member
of the Friends of Willapa
National Wildlife Refuge
will receive a coupon for
a complimentary beverage
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Hike South Bay Trail in the Tarlatt Slough Unit of the Willapa
National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Sept. 17.
from the brewery.
The hike is open to all,
and there is no maximum on
the number of participants.
RSVP at North Jetty Brew-
ing, by calling 360-642-
4234, or by emailing yellow-
boots@northjettybrew.com
As the Brews & Views
summer hike inishes up, the
Friends of Willapa Nation-
al Wildlife Refuge will be
ready with their Wonders
of Willapa event. Held each
September, WOW is a way
for members to share infor-
mation about all the work
they do to support the refuge
as well as share the wonders
of the region with visitors.
Starting at 1 p.m.,
visitors can hike along the
South Bay Trail and ind
information booths and
exhibits set amid the natural
beauty of the bay. Discover
the latest plans for public
access to refuge land, and
learn about the diverse
wildlife of the region from
local naturalists.
At 2 p.m., kids of all ages
can participate in a nature
scavenger hunt.
For more information
about the Wonders of Willa-
pa event, visit friendsofwil-
laparefuge.org, call 360-
484-3482 or email info@
friendsofwillaparefuge.org