tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88294997184979120432023-11-15T22:04:20.105-08:00Kitsap Hidden ValleyNews and activities from the Kitsap Rhododendron Preserve from the Mountaineers FoundationMindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-71038394311053884262019-11-10T14:47:00.000-08:002019-11-10T14:47:06.066-08:00Jon Oleyar honored as 2019 Chico Champion!Keta Legacy Foundation, also known as Mountaineers Foundation, recognized Suquamish Tribe Biologist Jon Oleyar as the 2019 Chico Champion! Jon has walked the streams of Chico Creek probably more than any modern human, and he shares his time freely with us at the Foundation. Whether you're 16 or 66 years old, Jon can teach you something fascinating about salmon.<br />
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This award represents a collaboration with our colleagues at the Suquamish Tribe. Thank you Jon for being such a dedicated researcher and valued conservation resource!<br />
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Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-67359457498483484232019-11-10T14:32:00.001-08:002019-11-10T14:42:34.032-08:00The salmon are back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-AP94ykG5nOsJoadWWu65tU1J-WKnLmzCNZ4IN4Uke7dlGeIJqGGEIe6AAaxzZmqELdDxKptgB1wut8lfKrb0KnfRQRCwpWDYq2CfxyIFxmSlvN2hjQQ2QVRv22z5bZCI2DJMsDw_a8/s1600/Kitsap+Salmon+Tour+ask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-AP94ykG5nOsJoadWWu65tU1J-WKnLmzCNZ4IN4Uke7dlGeIJqGGEIe6AAaxzZmqELdDxKptgB1wut8lfKrb0KnfRQRCwpWDYq2CfxyIFxmSlvN2hjQQ2QVRv22z5bZCI2DJMsDw_a8/s320/Kitsap+Salmon+Tour+ask.jpg" width="320" /></a>But expect more next week. At Saturday's Kitsap Salmon Tours, we had lots of visitors to the Rhododendron Preserve! We found a pair of salmon - female and male - in the pool just upstream of the Wildcat Creek bridge, and a recently dead carcass nearby. We hear the salmon are in lower down in Chico - let's hope for some rain the next few days to give them a boost!<br />
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Take a walk out to the Big Tree!<br />
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<br />Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-87979367569008432242014-11-26T08:59:00.000-08:002014-11-26T08:59:40.687-08:00Otters (plus raccoons and gulls) visit streams in Hidden Valley!A triggered wildlife camera in Hidden Valley captured images of a group of river otters in the streams!<br />
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The footage starts with seagulls, but watch the whole clip to see raccoons and finally otters. Stay tuned for more images...Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-11964726681431297772012-09-23T14:22:00.001-07:002012-11-18T18:34:20.482-08:00Successful September 2012 work party!A strong crew of 16 made a huge difference on the Big Tree trail and Hidden Valley. A big thanks to Lisa, Martha, Hollie, Richard, Alex, Tom, Trisha, Amber, Jim, Andy, Michael, Scott, Gardner, Greg and Cindy for your time and energy!<br />
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Hollie and Richard did a great job leveling the Big Tree trail, joined by Andy and Michael.<br />
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Meanwhile, Scott and Gardner did some trail repair, repurposing some of the demolition debris from Hidden Valley.<br />
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Greg, Cindy, Trisha and Tom continued separating out the salvageable materials from the wood waste from the old barn -- a hot job in the sun.<br />
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Hidden Valley ivy no longer strangles some trees or covers part of Wildcat Creek's stream banks. Amber, Lisa, Jim, and Alex, joined later by Tom, Andy, and Michael cleared out several patches of ivy, first hacking a path to the area through the brush, and creating a monster pile of ivy waste.<br />
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-- Mindy, and the Mountaineers Foundation boardMindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-60960304714858194552012-09-13T19:41:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:34:20.492-08:00Work party at the Preserve -- Sunday, September 16We have a bunch of activities that we could use help on. Please email Mindy Roberts (<a href="mailto:jefacita@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #5588aa;">jefacita@gmail.com</span></a>) if you can help so we know to look for you.<br /><br /><u>Where</u>: Kitsap Rhododendron Preserve, Seabeck Highway, Bremerton. Park at the blue house (closest address for Mapquest/Google is 3025 Seabeck Highway) or the Forest Theater parking lot.<br /><br /><u>When</u>: meet at the top of the driveway to Hidden Valley, near the Kitsap Cabin, at 10 am. If you come late, please walk down the driveway and ask for Mindy. We'll work until about 4 pm, or earlier depending on energy levels and progress.<br /><br /><u>What to bring</u>: Work clothes, leather gloves, boots, snacks, water, sunscreen, and any tools you have.<br /><br /><u>Tools we could use</u>: hand clippers, shears, handsaw, pick, shovel<br /><br />Bring yourself and friends and family -- all are welcome! We'll walk out to the Big Tree as well so you will get a chance to enjoy the Kitsap Rhododendron Preserve as well as donate your labor. And we'll say thank you with some Seabeck Pizza around lunch.<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />The Mountaineers FoundationMindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-67441246043313462552012-06-01T20:57:00.002-07:002012-11-18T18:29:47.698-08:00Spring Time in Hidden Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hidden Valley in the spring is all about blooming. There are masses of rhododendrons<br />
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There will be opportunities to visit Hidden Valley and the Rhododendron Preserve this summer. Visit our new Rhododendron Preserve website <a href="http://preserveoldgrowth.org/">http://preserveoldgrowth.org/</a> to learn more about visiting this amazing ecological jewel. </div>
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The heavy rains have also further remodeled the confluence. Hidden Valley changes are always fascinating to observe whether the work of the beavers, the weather, or just the magic of spring.<br />
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Until next time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-12041804120988537022012-04-14T16:19:00.002-07:002012-11-18T18:32:11.392-08:00Late March Showers Bring Changes and Flowers in Hidden ValleyThe big rains have remodeled the confluence of Lost and Wildcat Creeks where they form Chico Creek.<br />
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There are still plenty of snowdrops and crocus blooming<br />
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And the rhododendrons are beginning to bloom<br />
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The beavers have been very busy. The big apple trees are all down.<br />
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There were two dams on Wildcat Creek in March. There was an upper dam in the same location as the first year's dam attempt. </div>
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The crocus and snowdrops were growing in great profusion all over the valley.<br />
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Hidden Valley is a beautiful piece of the Rhododendron Preserve. More photos are coming soon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-35987500854468566572011-10-15T20:12:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:37:50.664-08:00Hidden Valley Photo Blog XII<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I visited the Valley in September it was more gold than green. </div>
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And the beavers are very busy. There were two new dams under construction on Wildcat Creek<br />
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This one built primarily of rocks. </div>
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I wish I knew more about beavers. As it is I have no idea if these dams are the work of the juveniles learning how to build dams or the work of adults intended to slow the water and protect the main dam. </div>
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The confluence of Lost (on left) and Wildcat Creeks (right) as they form Chico Creek.<br />
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The tangle of sticks on Lost Creek is just that, a tangle of sticks; no sign of beaver activity </div>
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There is another beaver dam; this one on Chico Creek. Here is a an area near the dam that the beavers have clear cut. </div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fall is definitely in the air in Hidden Valley. The ornamental maples that are still standing are showing more and more color and seeds abound everywhere. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuXsRcXTAPxcrz_ddWZim4cum6_NFDf1ON-hhzUaBDuYlk1ALI2B5m_tzAolANQ2p7Zll0AUE7PZR28r59iHJg1Z4mABpYGPYONmskzgnmxwP5mrPQrK9GA5vq4Y6IBTkCflRTZKTAOM/s1600/grass+seed+and+horse+tail+fern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuXsRcXTAPxcrz_ddWZim4cum6_NFDf1ON-hhzUaBDuYlk1ALI2B5m_tzAolANQ2p7Zll0AUE7PZR28r59iHJg1Z4mABpYGPYONmskzgnmxwP5mrPQrK9GA5vq4Y6IBTkCflRTZKTAOM/s320/grass+seed+and+horse+tail+fern.jpg" width="240" /></a> Grass seeds</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The beavers continue to work on the apple tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4UW2aQmiXp0yh0rZ_mCRwEhfh4UoIMsIH6eAI4JNdsf5O1QdIhrlvAJpkCmS9TjuFoad4vHGbTR42pn_VboczQpwCz6MokC0ObAd9e8OqOXC0CpzHgOY0ASQNdPlW4SaylQkI0PqfSA/s1600/still+working+on+it.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4UW2aQmiXp0yh0rZ_mCRwEhfh4UoIMsIH6eAI4JNdsf5O1QdIhrlvAJpkCmS9TjuFoad4vHGbTR42pn_VboczQpwCz6MokC0ObAd9e8OqOXC0CpzHgOY0ASQNdPlW4SaylQkI0PqfSA/s400/still+working+on+it.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the dam continues to grow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVofRXpc8vCu1Ckb0rfwnlNoJa3ihm0NkX1Zx0kovs_JJ63WDRrPKI9t2bGk-0MDwHTCPYQzrinmZpxljUMS_MpZpofL3C6aCgpMpe0vimp9_vyI79J7UzN9EfZpDc6s3K_kqLUz9kQQ/s1600/the+dam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVofRXpc8vCu1Ckb0rfwnlNoJa3ihm0NkX1Zx0kovs_JJ63WDRrPKI9t2bGk-0MDwHTCPYQzrinmZpxljUMS_MpZpofL3C6aCgpMpe0vimp9_vyI79J7UzN9EfZpDc6s3K_kqLUz9kQQ/s640/the+dam.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although most of the flowers have finished blooming there are still some blooms. Bright yellow tansy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nyvPvpfUHqF0EDlqqEZ2uwTdSY-kHiV8PDyRl60gNhb_IgsMGxjCssQ7jS5aFuHGjcq_LkxppMAHHnO4T8DSvy7y72DLiF-GHkiwusNxrozo7N-JnuAjfC9pNEZiFmVpKl7MTYF5KfM/s1600/tansy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nyvPvpfUHqF0EDlqqEZ2uwTdSY-kHiV8PDyRl60gNhb_IgsMGxjCssQ7jS5aFuHGjcq_LkxppMAHHnO4T8DSvy7y72DLiF-GHkiwusNxrozo7N-JnuAjfC9pNEZiFmVpKl7MTYF5KfM/s640/tansy.jpg" width="576" /></a></div> and warm purple oregano.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time. </div>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-83663793267661370992011-08-26T23:04:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:39:03.555-08:00Hidden Valley Photo Blog VIINow that my laptop is back from the shop (finally) here it is Photo Blog VII out of order. This week, around July 29, is all about the dam and how hard the beavers are working.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you look closely you can see how much forage the beavers are storing up near their lodge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRjzFzXUrJc7U91RNiTr2lS8tep30xL-HaxYY1ry5bkm4vRQIlBz0a6kLgDVC9mC4i0OzsY9Dx492_loe083hqC-X0ojAx637I5xlvstKCLZYcbve33cjQCRaUJ4p1G4bogtQbFtMrO8/s1600/beaver+lodge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRjzFzXUrJc7U91RNiTr2lS8tep30xL-HaxYY1ry5bkm4vRQIlBz0a6kLgDVC9mC4i0OzsY9Dx492_loe083hqC-X0ojAx637I5xlvstKCLZYcbve33cjQCRaUJ4p1G4bogtQbFtMrO8/s400/beaver+lodge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dam continues to grow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGILPdm_P42RBKGOwNsH62TwYGibBAdWEUu559iFcmD8AN3ZTNAX_bSCPdPxh-RDprbmrTdoXgUFOXFwnWKx-hwp_Kl3jinGczvW3ZyRPRAbTGAtTyv_v7FOz3MXOIhPCQ3AjhMy1QsE/s1600/From+below+the+dam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGILPdm_P42RBKGOwNsH62TwYGibBAdWEUu559iFcmD8AN3ZTNAX_bSCPdPxh-RDprbmrTdoXgUFOXFwnWKx-hwp_Kl3jinGczvW3ZyRPRAbTGAtTyv_v7FOz3MXOIhPCQ3AjhMy1QsE/s320/From+below+the+dam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure the salmon will appreciate this still pool to rest in before they go on upstream to spawn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These two photos give you a sense of the beavers' ambition as they continue to work on this apple tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyNgJvmUz69kKRHqxgaNuErDpJpVm7NB7WZs-roifhnjILefEji600KGz5SYvkYBR_Jxg3s8HAQlKMWxc8pL7qUZHSN8PTk-wPuFIPjGIFuk8XZ3eap4p64xVXXP_bmTOf0_OgVIvoXoU/s1600/circumphrence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyNgJvmUz69kKRHqxgaNuErDpJpVm7NB7WZs-roifhnjILefEji600KGz5SYvkYBR_Jxg3s8HAQlKMWxc8pL7qUZHSN8PTk-wPuFIPjGIFuk8XZ3eap4p64xVXXP_bmTOf0_OgVIvoXoU/s320/circumphrence.jpg" width="240" /></a>The trunk has a circumference of 33 inches, almost 12 inches in diameter. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are still lots of blooms in the valley. Fireweed <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQU1jyYVdV6-zXSTb4CmfoIYOQBO9hXHRZAYoxasHHFGGrXsgdsnVZebAuvNVskdVHVAe6_a_SDHbCo90D-EfB2b3tmE9pPBPgibXtnrjrBZMGLXKARNH4tmvz_I88q8-RTAibqW2lSI/s1600/Fireweed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQU1jyYVdV6-zXSTb4CmfoIYOQBO9hXHRZAYoxasHHFGGrXsgdsnVZebAuvNVskdVHVAe6_a_SDHbCo90D-EfB2b3tmE9pPBPgibXtnrjrBZMGLXKARNH4tmvz_I88q8-RTAibqW2lSI/s320/Fireweed.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-26051684781073926002011-08-25T11:26:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:40:19.148-08:00Photo Blog X<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As Hidden Valley begins the transition to fall the paths through the grass are even more visible.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">Work Continues on the apple tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZk4KERqh4LHZ3BNAMG4rSP8GOIjJVswCNcsEvgZWBb52zL-A89-6oq6srKKrvyo6eGzPlo-9dXAgDM3h8Kp8ELfaAIw3IPdz0N5LuFECSQ_CYLiOY-vZsSoF1dyiGWA9vd1QGpqRYj7U/s1600/getting+closer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZk4KERqh4LHZ3BNAMG4rSP8GOIjJVswCNcsEvgZWBb52zL-A89-6oq6srKKrvyo6eGzPlo-9dXAgDM3h8Kp8ELfaAIw3IPdz0N5LuFECSQ_CYLiOY-vZsSoF1dyiGWA9vd1QGpqRYj7U/s640/getting+closer.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-60196096680369379882011-08-19T12:24:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:20:52.827-08:00Collecting all the Photo Blog Links and Looking at How the Dam has Grown<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Since the Hidden Valley Photo Blog spent some time wandering around the internet before reaching its permanent home here I thought a collection of links to all the blogs would be in order.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">The very first photo blog can be found here <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.212409612130882.52549.104782249560286&type=1">http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.212409612130882.52549.104782249560286&type=1</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">At that point the dam was still small and didn't even stretch all the way across the creek. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6G3yhcuYl0j39Sf8cbR-ezKGV29E_5nE4J0AASKyhttVfKBVP20uKC6iyHl6U1rEmr7yzJBPeNZZAw7L21v9ypPnCu820lbK_xvoYvbbhNw_IzZOGgYrJldn0qG7c6M5lCstnM6LTlo/s1600/264599_212410395464137_104782249560286_560624_7367356_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6G3yhcuYl0j39Sf8cbR-ezKGV29E_5nE4J0AASKyhttVfKBVP20uKC6iyHl6U1rEmr7yzJBPeNZZAw7L21v9ypPnCu820lbK_xvoYvbbhNw_IzZOGgYrJldn0qG7c6M5lCstnM6LTlo/s320/264599_212410395464137_104782249560286_560624_7367356_n.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span><br />
<!--[endif]--></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">The next one is located at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33350160@N02/sets/72157627033556608/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/33350160@N02/sets/72157627033556608/</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Photo Blog III appeared as a YouTube video. Number IV is another Facebook album <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223736167664893.54721.104782249560286&type=1">http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223736167664893.54721.104782249560286&type=1</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5wD6GNbAQTWoXGge_DPTR3MBGaWXbMAhyphenhyphendRnOYQkPkK7B26sXyQB4kLKWOMlamIU9-n9Cine9rTiU_jwZYDoMI6X9QF5tSEEQHQJ-oYFkUS3h5dvwcUVUzhYr81tPZDd47hyphenhyphenly7h3aU/s1600/267539_223746727663837_104782249560286_602991_845079_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5wD6GNbAQTWoXGge_DPTR3MBGaWXbMAhyphenhyphendRnOYQkPkK7B26sXyQB4kLKWOMlamIU9-n9Cine9rTiU_jwZYDoMI6X9QF5tSEEQHQJ-oYFkUS3h5dvwcUVUzhYr81tPZDd47hyphenhyphenly7h3aU/s320/267539_223746727663837_104782249560286_602991_845079_n.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">It's surprising to see how much the dam had grown in just a month. <span><!--[endif]--></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">There was still a lot of water spilling through at that point. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Photo Blog V appeared in my other blog <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";"><a href="http://rangerandhiskat.blogspot.com/2011/07/hidden-valley-photo-blog-v.html" style="cursor: pointer;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://rangerandhiskat.blogsp</span><span style="color: #3b5998;">o</span><wbr></wbr><span style="color: #3b5998;"></span><span style="float: left;">t.com/2011/07/hidden-valley-p</span><span style="color: #3b5998;">h</span><span style="color: #3b5998;"></span><wbr></wbr><span style="float: left;">oto-blog-v.html</span></a></span> and number VI was once again a Flickr set <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33350160@N02/sets/72157627141476047/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/</span><span style="color: #3b5998;">3</span><wbr></wbr><span style="color: #3b5998;"></span><span style="float: left;">3350160@N02/sets/721576271414</span><span style="color: #3b5998;">7</span><span style="color: #3b5998;"></span><wbr></wbr><span style="float: left;">6047/</span></a></span> It's easy to see how much taller the dam has gotten. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuGX9ETd9MWd_ssE6yvGD6CumxGH7si94PX1d6qODYMSmxXFQ1TcoTnEnwYImi51OkbRYDp0KTBgqqSkkfiriiyobfuLUgfzYl3mL4iEvr-oFwginTQtriIyE4c3UW4IcKcugZ53_m98/s1600/5969158354_96f0e327b0_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuGX9ETd9MWd_ssE6yvGD6CumxGH7si94PX1d6qODYMSmxXFQ1TcoTnEnwYImi51OkbRYDp0KTBgqqSkkfiriiyobfuLUgfzYl3mL4iEvr-oFwginTQtriIyE4c3UW4IcKcugZ53_m98/s400/5969158354_96f0e327b0_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">And this view is from in front of the dam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1gzYCzcbtCASuUSKuIkfj1cSN7sTTHxx7L1qKhQRpQuoJr2mA64YV8dSc2JG6_2YJIrpGkkTSQxOWykAMf3AvJtntsWAgjwYjG8M5ipYxhyphenhyphenwiUmu8lDk7mc7ycpreBdR-7dCPtCN77M/s1600/looking+at+the+dam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1gzYCzcbtCASuUSKuIkfj1cSN7sTTHxx7L1qKhQRpQuoJr2mA64YV8dSc2JG6_2YJIrpGkkTSQxOWykAMf3AvJtntsWAgjwYjG8M5ipYxhyphenhyphenwiUmu8lDk7mc7ycpreBdR-7dCPtCN77M/s400/looking+at+the+dam.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mom is standing in front of the dam so you can see the size of the dam compared to a 5'6" person.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4t2m4I6jfvuhzrNB_cpME7S-FF5R4ieF5SPONPwd7nocugM5rZi-7b3dBBIV6yEssDn2isvl3k8-CrkTvRxQWQCCcww4mnqSgDgBL29nPX0tl_wSFRSgB1rSfIF8xTqdlJJQzC3upO_Y/s1600/for+scale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4t2m4I6jfvuhzrNB_cpME7S-FF5R4ieF5SPONPwd7nocugM5rZi-7b3dBBIV6yEssDn2isvl3k8-CrkTvRxQWQCCcww4mnqSgDgBL29nPX0tl_wSFRSgB1rSfIF8xTqdlJJQzC3upO_Y/s400/for+scale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here are a couple of close up pictures of the dam. Beavers use lots of things for building material.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwJMkW4cMLZJjy-x9jyL4XTmtsq27dJbpf1jpmCs2hX5NJBrlP6TPEEbPEsbeTUbLjuf_PlPGACQ8l59ES6TIA3Juc8-TUZpnkYDOO82OMGbFWGEEEKXJQ-dxK2mCfijr0RieD4LYv8M/s1600/dam+close+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwJMkW4cMLZJjy-x9jyL4XTmtsq27dJbpf1jpmCs2hX5NJBrlP6TPEEbPEsbeTUbLjuf_PlPGACQ8l59ES6TIA3Juc8-TUZpnkYDOO82OMGbFWGEEEKXJQ-dxK2mCfijr0RieD4LYv8M/s320/dam+close+up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Hidden Valley played host to some unusual visitors recently. The Mountaineers Kitsap Branch was holding their Youth Theater Camp in the Forest Theater which is very near Hidden Valley. Campers and staff were given a special guided tour to Hidden Valley to view the beaver activity. Visit this link to see photos of the campers and staff as they view all the work the beavers have done. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33350160@N02/sets/72157627246345949/">Hidden Valley Photo Blog VIII on Flickr</a><br />
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It was a remarkable experience for everyone. At least one camper reported that it was the best part of camp. Campers come expecting lots of physical activity, acting, singing, and dancing as they prepare for their end of week showcase but they didn't expect a chance to see a beaver dam and to learn about beavers. With the added bonus of two adults knowledgeable about woodland first aid the kids learned that maidenhair fern or slug slime are good remedies for stinging nettles and that apple leaves have antiseptic properties as well as lots lots more.<br />
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Until next time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-16646569868910822192011-02-21T10:01:00.000-08:002012-11-18T18:34:20.484-08:00Work party Saturday, March 12, 10:00 amThe purpose will be to attack the foreign invasive plants (weeds) growing there. Primarily we will be hand pulling roberts geranium. This will entail hands and knees work pulling weeds with thumb amd forefinger. For those who prefer or for those who need to take a break, we will have some himalayan blackberry to grub out by hand using picks or steel digging bars.<br /><br />Meet at the Lodge parking lot at Ten and we will walk down the driveway to the valley. For those arriving later, walk down the drive or take the Theater trail, turn right at the backstage and walk along the trail to the Valley.<br /><br />Bring work gloves, lunch, beverage, kneeling pad if you need it, optional pick or pruning snips.<br />Questions? Call Gardner at 425-226-6267 or zap @ <a href="mailto:gabionbucketworth@gmail.com">gabionbucketworth@gmail.com</a>.Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-42084270353017131552011-01-02T19:30:00.000-08:002012-11-18T18:21:10.002-08:00Wildlife in Hidden ValleyJohn Klemesrud (<a href="mailto:john@klemport.net">john@klemport.net</a>) installed a motion-activated camera in Hidden Valley last November and captured some really fun images-- not only was there an eagle grabbing a salmon, but beavers passed by several times as well as a bear (complete with fogged-up lens). Enjoy!<br /><br />Info about the Video<br /><a href="http://home.comcast.net/~klemport/movies/wildcatcreek_info.jpg">http://home.comcast.net/~klemport/movies/wildcatcreek_info.jpg</a><br /><br />Wildcat Creek Video - November 2010(5:37 wmv 640x480 high quality version, 86mb)<a href="http://home.comcast.net/~jkvideos/WMV-640/WildcatCreek-Nov2010_640.wmv">http://home.comcast.net/~jkvideos/WMV-640/WildcatCreek-Nov2010_640.wmv</a><br /><br />Wildcat Creek Video - November 2010(5:37 wmv 320x240 medium quality version, 32mb)<a href="http://home.comcast.net/~jkvideos/WMV-320/WildcatCreek-Nov2010_320.wmv">http://home.comcast.net/~jkvideos/WMV-320/WildcatCreek-Nov2010_320.wmv</a>/Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-72840018675662709132010-11-12T07:47:00.001-08:002012-11-18T18:16:24.851-08:00Salmon Walk at Rhododendron Preserve Sunday, November 21The salmon are spawning in the Chico Creek watershed! Meet at the parking lot at the Rhododendron Preserve/Forest Theater/Kitsap Cabin at 1:30 pm for a walk or wander.<br /><br />We'll walk the Big Tree Trail to the bridge over Wildcat Creek, your first glimpse of the forest and the salmon, then continue up Lost Creek to the Big Tree, the 11-foot diameter Douglas fir that is the biggest publicly accessible tree in our area. Lost Creek is also home to thousands of spawning salmon.<br /><br />On the way back, we'll also walk into Hidden Valley, where you can spend some more time watching the salmon then wander back up the hill at your leisure.<br /><br />For more information on the Rhododendron Preserve, including a map: <a href="http://www.mountaineersfoundation.org/rhododendron-preserve">http://www.mountaineersfoundation.org/rhododendron-preserve</a><br /><br />For directions to the parking area, see: <a href="http://foresttheater.com/driving-directions">http://foresttheater.com/driving-directions</a>Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-39175587511015316732010-10-02T08:45:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:34:20.486-08:00October 16 Work PartyThe final 2010 work party will be Saturday, October 16. Please meet at the Kitsap Rhododendron Preserve/Kitsap Cabin parking lot off Seabeck Highway at 10:00 am. We'll provide pizza at 4:00 pm as a thank you for your efforts!<br /><br />The purpose of the work party is to clean up immediate hazards to prepare for winter in the valley:<br /><ul><li>Winterize the Paschall house</li><li>Recycle/dispose of materials in the various buildings, including the caretakers house</li><li>Ivy girdling</li><li>Himalayan blackberry brushing and disposal</li><li>Burn pile cleanup</li><li>Sawzall metal tanks (propane, water, etc.) to prep for metals recycling</li></ul><p>Please bring your favorite tools-- heavy work gloves, hand clippers, shovels, pick axes, hoes, loppers, etc. This time of year rain is always an option, so have rain gear and waterproof boots to work in. We'll provide drinking water and light snacks, but bring your lunch; we'll feed you but later in the day!</p><p>If you can provide any of these items, please contact Mindy Roberts (<a href="mailto:mindyr@uw.edu">mindyr@uw.edu</a>) right away): 4WD vehicle, small trailer for hauling trash and recycling up steep driveway, brush hog or heavy-duty mower, sawzall.</p><p>A huge thank you for those who helped at the July work party!</p>Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-43797898067944194452010-08-03T18:34:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:34:20.489-08:00Great July 25 work party!Thanks everyone for your help. I can't believe we filled that entire dumpster! The valley is returning to its splendor, and all your work, especially in the heat, is very much appreciated! Kudos to Jamie 1 and Jamie 2, Doug, Jessica, Rebecca, Katha, Deborah, Diane, Paul, Gail, Walt and so many more (Jamie please send names)!<br /><br />In the Paschall house, we found beautiful fir floors beneath the shag carpet and cleaned out all but the couch frame. Doug opened up some windows and removed some of the people proofing that had been installed.<br /><br />In the caretakers house, we got rid of the old mattresses and bulkier materials.<br /><br />Katha and Deborah spent hours carefully looking through the materials of the toolshed and 2-room cabin. Unfortunately, most was not savable, but we did set lots of goodies aside for future historical use and also reuse by other groups (though what Katha will do with the animal teeth is a bit of a mystery).<br /><br />Jessica led a team that attacked the thistle, Himalayan blackberry, and ivy to the east of the main house. There's still a lot more to do on this, but we made a dent.<br /><br />Paul and Mindy cleaned up the area around the greenhouse and gathered the reusable pots into the carport.<br /><br />We also filled the carport with recyclables, including metal and glass.<br /><br />We're still working on a date for a September work party, and I'll get some photos up to show our progress soon! We didn't want to go any longer without sending a big THANK YOU to the intrepid volunteers.<br /><br />--The Mountaineers Foundation<br /><br />JamieMindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-34779662656255154532010-06-27T21:15:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:34:20.485-08:00Work party date set: Sunday, July 25We have confirmed that Sunday, July 25, will be the date for a work party in Hidden Valley. Please watch this site for details.<br /><br />If you can help out in any way, please email <a href="mailto:workparty@mountaineersfoundation.org">workparty@mountaineersfoundation.org</a>.<br /><br />We need people for a variety of tasks:<br /><ul><li>mowing pathways through the fields of grass</li><li>identifying and labeling native and landscaping plants</li><li>mapping gardens throughout the valley</li><li>disassembling a small greenhouse</li><li>loading burn piles into barrels for disposal</li><li>using loppers or chainsaws to girdle the ivy around trees</li><li>reviewing personal belongings and recommending options for keeping or giving away appropriate items (particularly if you knew Patience Paschall)</li><li>removing ivy from several small buildings</li><li>providing drinks and snacks for volunteers (we'll buy)</li><li>hosting a thank you BBQ for all volunteers (we'll buy the goodies) at the end of the day</li></ul><p>Thanks in advance for anything you can offer!</p>Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-53608196966959080602010-05-26T21:31:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:34:20.490-08:00Progress in the ValleyAn outstanding crew from the Washington Conservation Corps had a busy week beginning April 26!<br /><ul><li>WCC removed hundreds of feet of wire fences.</li><li>They removed household garbage from the mule shed, dismantled the building, and piled up recyclable materials for disposal. </li><li>The 70-tire pile behind the mule shed was also dismantled, and the tires moved across the creek awaiting disposal. </li><li>They cleaned up several more debris piles around the property, including another 25 tires scattered about.</li><li>The WCC crew began unearthing what we thought was an old i-beam, but it turned out to be 30 ft long and likely was an old bridge component discarded in the brush.</li><li>They dug up an old empty barrel.</li><li>The greenhouse also was dismantled to the concrete foundation, as was the chain link dog run. </li><li>Wood from the two downed buildings was piled for reuse (we hope-- if you make birdhouses or other crafts out of old wood please let us know!), and the garbage placed in dumpsters. </li><li>There are hundreds of nursery pots that were gathered and made available to the native plant salvage opportunities in early May (and if you know of someone who could use pots from 4" to 18" diameter, please contact me). </li></ul>We're very excited that the crew unearthed the stone fireplace from the original homesteaders cabin. Unfortunately, fishing debris and construction materials were tossed on top of the ruins over the years. Once those were removed, the outline of the old cabin was evident.<br /><br />We're still finalizing a date for a summer work party, but tentatively we're looking at July 25-- please keep that date open because we need your help!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475807971302207362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AIc8gwYoTtkWP9rbkBvQ3Mtfr-p0nzckZ5CYPJFpVkZGDy2e2diwLLVt-FoFXXkn6KtZFPzrVxhRuDzIJdsbyz0QVKNWU6A-RdmSvdjrDZOiOTrlyLS3bb_oCfEYW2i2KRMXNAVjeIE/s320/P1030397.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p></p>Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-21247602668638105552010-04-24T17:13:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:15:27.474-08:00May 16 Rhododendron Tour of Hidden ValleyThe Mountaineers Foundation will be leading a tour of Hidden Valley on Sunday, May 16, from 1 to 4 pm. The rhododendrons should be in full bloom-- deep reds to peach to light pinks, the hybrids are a riot of color. Meet in the parking lot of the Kitsap Cabin and Forest Theater (3000 Seabeck Highway NW, Bremerton). We'll be walking down the steep driveway, so have good footwear and be ready for a little hiking.<br /><br />We'll give people an overview of the site history and talk about the plans for Hidden Valley for 2010 and beyond. There will be plenty of time to wander the site at your own pace as well.<br /><br />The buildings are not open to the public and the grounds have uneven terrain so please be aware of the hazards on the site.<br /><br />For more information, contact Mindy Roberts (mindyr@uw.edu). Spread the word and bring friends!Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829499718497912043.post-40665687403503002902010-04-24T16:49:00.000-07:002012-11-18T18:34:20.487-08:00Hazardous waste removal and Washington Conservation Corps crew prepWe had a busy day in the valley today! We removed hazardous waste, rolled a water tank down the hill, and prepared the valley for a crew from the Washington Conservation Corps who will be working on debris cleanup and small structure removal next week.<br /> <br />Eugene loaded up the back of his pickup truck with household hazardous waste-- old paint containers, gardening products, mysterious liquids, and a 30-gallon drum of grease. He inspected all of the other containers still onsite, and everything else can be disposed of as garbage. We still have to deal with two 55-gallon drums (empty), dispose of the caretakers' propane tank, take a sawzall to the Paschall house oil tank (empty), remove an empty barrel from the old greenhouse area, and move another large drum from near the Winneford cabin ruins over to the carport for metals recycling.<br /><br />Mindy and Doug finished flagging the work areas in the valley and identified areas where we'll stockpile non-garbage items. Next week the focus is on the tire pile, mule shed, old greenhouse, and Winneford cabin ruins across Wildcat Creek and several small buildings, some already collapsed, near the carport, caretakers' house, and barn. We hope to remove a layer of debris and ivy from the Winneford ruins and see if there is anything of historical value.<br /><br />Doug replanted a rhododendron that had been partially dug out, and he discovered the barrel near the greenhouse.<br /><br />Mindy and Doug pulled wire fencing and barbed wire out of Wildcat Creek and onto the bank so it can be dug up and recycled next week.<br /><br />Doug arranged for a site visit from Jesse at TRS to discuss disposal options. We'll have a dumpster up in the parking lot (can't make it down the driveway) for the garbage. We'll also stockpile metal waste, tires with and without rims, and concrete waste. Some landscaping materials are still usable, so we'll set those aside and see which of our volunteers can use them.<br /><br />The trilliums are in bloom, as are several of the hybrid rhododendrons. There are still some daffodils blooming and a few tulips. The apple trees are in blossom, and the Japanese maples have leafed out. One limb of the maple near the barn came down last week, partially blocking the driveway extension to the caretakers house.<br /><br />As a last hoorah, and to do something rather than just plan, Doug and Mindy walked up the hill above the orchard to an old water tank that probably was tossed from the parking lot. We rolled it down the hill, and the base of it separated and hit the orchard outbuilding with a satisfying thunk. We also picked up some metal waste and started a pile for recycling.Mindy Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08543934620118600710noreply@blogger.com0