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Field trip centers on native plants

The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society will offer a field trip to Miramonte State Natural Area west of Telluride from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The leader will be Peggy Lyon, who is the steward for Miramonte. Her botanical work is well known in Colorado, and she will share her expertise.

Participants will look for the extremely imperiled Cushion Bladderpod and other rare plants, plus try to discover new species to the area’s checklist.

This trip is free and open to the public, but participation is limited.

Contact John Bregar at johnbregar09@gmail.com for more information and carpooling possibilities.

Visit http://bit.ly/21QE9tB for more information on this trip and other trips and meetings.

Ignacio library offers 3-D printing class

The Ignacio Community Library will offer “Basics of 3-D printing” at 3 p.m. June 6.

Learn to use ICL’s Makergear M2 3-D Printer and learn what is new in the world of 3-D printing.

High Noon Rotary meets Thursday

The Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, downstairs, 501 Camino del Rio. The guest speaker Roger Salneraitis, executive director of the La Plata Economic Development, will discuss the new airport planning.

Lunch cost is $15.

Get your veggies at Old Fort Farm Stand

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be on campus from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday outside of the Student Union.

This week will feature greens (spinach, arugula, kale, chard and mixed greens), radishes, walking onions, locally produced dryland pinto beans, baby beets, cilantro, basil, Arugula pesto, beet hummus and zucchini bread.

Grass-fed beef and local pork will also be available.

For more information about meat or if you want a large amount of greens, order in advance by contacting Beth at Lashell_b@fortlewis.edu.

Parking is free. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.

Play golf and help wildlife rehabilitation

“Birdies for the Birds,” the fourth annual St. Francis Wildlife Rehabilitation Golf Tournament, will be held June 11 at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club.

This is a benefit for St. Francis Wildlife Rehabilitation.

Sign in at 8 a.m. Tee-off is at 9 a.m.

Pre-register at www.letthembefree.org or call 883-2519.

Herald Staff



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