MEDIA ADVISORY
                                                                                                         
April 29, 2011

Join DNR on walks, tours, paddles and other fun activities in natural area gems throughout Washington
Field outings highlight natural areas from May 7 – 14

OLYMPIA – To celebrate Natural Area Appreciation Week 2011, the state Department of Natural Resources will offer several activities for the public at natural areas throughout the state. Hike in a beautiful oak forest preserve, see the panorama from eagle peak, learn about bats, paddle a river on tour, hike through a salt marsh, and more.

Each public opportunity is guided by DNR natural area managers or scientists and highlights a different Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) or Natural Area Preserve (NAP) that is managed by DNR. There also are a few of our partners’ offerings.

Check this list for an event near you!  (71KB  PDF)

Media Contact: Jane Chavey, Senior Communications Manager, 360-902-1721, jane.chavey@dnr.wa.gov

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