Historic Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk

Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on an interpretive walk that is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of Orcas Island. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan Island whose extensive research, coupled with a delightful storytelling style, brings to life the fascinating process of quarrying and processing limestone in the 19th century. Be sure to check out Boyd’s new book, “LIME: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands” before the interpretive walk and bring your questions!

Leisurely walk of about ¼ mile. No sign up required and carpooling encouraged!

For more information contact Tanja Williamson at 360-378-4402 or tanjaw@sjclandbank.org.