Spokane’s WBA chapter celebrated its first winter party, having been inspired by Seattle WBA’s longstanding tradition. It was a housewarming event for us all, as we had our first opportunity to meet at a new location at Corbin Art Center on the lower South Hill, a grand old mansion of the early 1900’s with plenty of meeting space that was graciously offered us by Spokane Parks and Rec in coordination with our volunteer, Hailey Armstrong. Izzy Langford, Spokane’s first Idie Ulsh Young Naturalist scholarship winner in 2018, gave a brief presentation on her experience with our group at the White Salmon/Hood River Study Weekend. The Corbin Art Center will be our meeting place from now on.

Seattle’s winter party was again held at the home of Ed and Ann Lipkin, to whom we extend our thanks for hosting us in their beautiful home.

This year we had attendees from as far away as Olympia, Gig Harbor and Tonasket.

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