Celebrate Rimrock to Riverside

Welcoming wildflowers at Rimrock to Riverside

Blooms Abound Hike

9am-11am

Spring has sprung! Let’s greet the season with a warm welcome by taking in the views of native wildflowers in full bloom. Join Todd Dunfield, the Conservancy’s Community Program Manager, on a hike to take in the sights of golden arrowleaf balsamroot, white yarrow, and other native flowers blanketing the ground at Rimrock to Riverside.

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BYOBinoculars!

Birding Hike

9:00-11:00 a.m.

Birds are a sure sign of spring! Tune into hear the Red-Winged Blackbirds or catch a glimpse of a Northern Flicker on our birding hike at Rimrock to Riverside. The hike will be led by avid birder, Lisa Langelier. Join Lisa to look and listen for the birds dwelling at Rimrock to Riverside! This hike will be a slow walk and last about 2 hours.

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Let's go cruisin'

Entry Level Bike Ride

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Take in the views of Rimrock to Riverside by way of two wheels. This beginner friendly bike ride around R2R will be 2-3 miles long on mostly flat trails. The ride is led by Chris and Sue of Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance. The ride will last about an hour. Bring your own bike and helmet in order to participate!

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Guided Nature Journaling

Salve Making and Tea Party

Foraging and Harvesting

10am-12pm

Join the Conservancy’s Stewardship Director, Rose Richardson, for a morning of foraging and gathering herbs and balsamroot leaves at Rimrock to Riverside. The herbs will be used to make a tea that will be enjoyed while learning about the benefits of balsamroot salve from Rose. The class will include starting the salve, and you will leave with a kit to finish it at home.

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Beginner Photography Workshop

9:00am-12pm

Take in a new perspective of Rimrock to Riverside from behind the camera lens. This beginner workshop will walk you through how to use your camera while focusing on outdoor photography. Learn from local photographer, Aaron Theisen, how to capture inspiring images of landscape and wildlife. Please bring your own camera to participate.

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Namaste Outside

Outdoor Yoga Class

11-11:45 a.m.

Join us for an outdoor yoga class led by yogi Robin Marks. “We will expand the inner focus of yoga by presenting gratitude and reverence for the land we’ll be on and the life it supports.” – Robin

The class is open to all levels. Please bring your own yoga mat to participate.

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Wander and Wonder

Forest Bathing

9am-11am

Take a leisurely (clothed) walk through the park to immerse yourself in nature. Forest Bathing is an opportunity to reconnect with the natural world around us by experiencing the forest with all of your senses. This walk will be led by Joy Peltier, who has experienced firsthand the wonders that being in nature can do to improve physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Geology Exploration

10am-11am

This exploration through the preserve will revolve around the local geology of Palisades and Riverside Park. The discussion led by Nigel Davies will incorporate the regional geology of eastern Washington. Nigel encourages everyone to bring a notebook to sketch, and questions you have been itching to ask!

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Gravel Bike Ride

9-12pm

Join gravel bike enthusiasts for a ride around Rimrock to Riverside led by Spokane’s Mojo Cyclery. This ride will cover the trails that connect Palisades Park to Riverside State Park.

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Palisades by Horseback

9:30am-2:30pm

Bring your equine partner and enjoy a springtime ride for an overview of the Indian Canyon – Palisades Park trail system with a mid ride stop at the Rimrock to Riverside celebration. The ride will be led by Craig Volosing.

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