Take a ‘Rock Walk’ at wildlife refuge

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Learn about the geologic history and coastal evolution of Dungeness Spit at “Rock Walk,”; a free public education event set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.

Dave Parks, a geologist with the Washington Department of Natural Resources will lead the walk, examining the stratigraphy of the coastal bluffs west of the base of the Dungeness Spit, as well as discussing recent research on the rates of coastal bluff erosion in the Dungeness drift cell.

The program is expected to last 1.5 to 2 hours. The refuge entrance fee is waived for this program.

The “Rock Walk” will begin at the upper overlook at the top of the trail leading down to the Dungeness Spit.

Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

For more information, call the refuge office at 360-457- 8451 ext. 25 or email to david_falzetti@fws.gov.