The County Genealogical Society hosts fishing guide/newspaper columnist Pat Neal at the group’s next lecture, set for 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 9, at Dungeness Lutheran Church, at 925 N. Sequim Ave.

Neal will present a slideshow and lecture titled, “The Natural History of the Olympic Peninsula.”

Neal is a fishing guide on the Hoh River on the Olympic Peninsula’s West End. He began writing his column in 1998 and is now featured on the Peninsula Daily News’ commentary page.

His presentation’s stories combine his research as a historian with humorous observations of the natural world and the “wild and woolly life” of a guide on the rivers of the rainforest.

Neal’s contribution to identifying and evaluating the historical importance of historic places and the people who lived the history of the Olympic Peninsula has earned recognition with an award for Special Achievement in Historic Preservation by the Gov. Jay Inslee.

The community is invited to attend this event. Society meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Participants are encouraged to arrive 15-20 minutes early to register, have a cup of coffee and visit.

For more information, call the society at 360-417-5000, Tuesday-Friday, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., or visit www.clallamcogs.org.