Calling all bird enthusiasts to the Canyon River Ranch for an exclusive FREE event with Kittitas County ecology expert Deborah Essman. “I care deeply about getting people of all ages, outdoors and inspiring them to learn about our natural world”- Deborah Essman.

Event Details:

8-10:30am  Umptanum Bridge guided walk

• Meet Deborah Essman at the parking lot at 8am. 8:10am group will depart for a 3 mile round trip hike to discover birds, ecology of the area including wildflowers. This hike is on mostly flat ground, wear hiking appropriate shoes.

11am     Birds Of The Yakima River Canyon presentation at Canyon River Lodge

Noon-     Lunch at the Canyon River Grill (at guests expense with reservations required www.CanyonRiverGrill.com.)

Reserve at:  https://form.jotform.com/260645979094169

Cost: $10 per person cash payment at event, ages 8+ | 25 guest limit

Meet Deborah Essman-

Originally from California, Deborah majored in Natural Resources Management at Cal-Poly S.L.O. and worked as a naturalist at Morro Bay State Park while attending college. She has worn many hats in the conservation world: raptor rehabilitator for almost a decade in California, taught ornithology at a community college, veterinary technician and eagle release coordinator at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Game Warden for the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife for 8 years (including a couple years as a Detective in the Special Investigative Unit).