Spring 2025 Walking Adventures (Ages 13+) – Come learn about the natural wonders and history that are right in your backyard! This series of walks will take us around Tubbs Hill and the surrounding area as we explore the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the local area. Each walk will be led by a local community member eager to share their passion and knowledge. We will meet at the lower entrance of the library (outside the Community Room) by the moose statue unless otherwise specified and walk towards our destination together; each walk will be about two hours. It is recommended that you park in the lower parking lot. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes for a moderate hike, bring water, and please no dogs.
Wildflower Walk (Ages 13+)– Wednesday, March 26 (9 am)
Come hunt for early spring wildflowers with us! David Taylor of the Friends of Tubbs Hill and your favorite wildflower-loving librarians will lead us on Tubbs Hill to search for early spring wildflowers including glacier lilies, spring beauties, grass widows, shooting stars, trillium, and Arrowleaf balsamroot. We will meet at the moose statue outside of the Children’s Library at 9AM and walk to the trailhead together.
Earth Day Morning Bird Walk (Ages 13+)- Saturday, April 19 (8:30 am & 9 am)
Celebrate Earth Day with a morning walk on Tubbs Hill and enjoy the sights and sounds of birds. The Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society will conduct a guided birding tour of the east side of Tubbs Hill. We will lead two groups, one at 8:30 and one at 9, starting at the bird sign at the east trailhead on the south- east side of Tubbs Hill (11th Street). The tour will last approximately an hour and a half. Binoculars are recommended and please no pets or children under the age of seven.
Springtime on Tubbs Hill with Jack Nisbet (Ages 13+)– Wednesday, April 30 (9 am)
Please welcome Spokane-based author Jack Nisbet as he leads us for a turn around the trails of Tubbs Hill. This hike will focus on wildflowers, shrubs, and trees that were present around the time of the first tribal contact with fur traders. We will also talk about how the forest has evolved since the Ice Age Floods and how it might look to future generations of walkers. Space is limited for this walk and registration is required. We will meet at the lower entrance of the Library (outside the Community Room) by the moose statue at 9 AM and walk to the trailhead together.
Trees, Forest Health, and Fire Mitigation (Ages 13+)- Wednesday, May 7 (9 am)
Learn about the health and history of Tubbs Hill with Mark Weadick, a retired forester and member of the Tubbs Hill Foundation. Nick Goodwin, Coeur d’Alene’s Urban Forester, will be joining us to talk about the City’s grant for fuel reduction on the hill and plans for future tree planting. We will be walking the Tubbs Hill main loop trail, learning about the various species of trees, how insect and disease activity on the hill affects forest health, and what measures will be taken in the future to help keep our forest healthy. We will meet at the lower entrance of the Library (outside the Community Room) by the moose statue and walk to the trailhead together.
Osprey Walk (Ages 13+)- Wednesday, May 21 (9 am)
Join David Taylor from the Friends of Tubbs Hill to view some of the active Osprey nests located on Tubbs Hill. Nest building/repair should be complete and hopefully the Osprey will be tending their recently laid eggs. We will meet at the lower entrance of the library (outside the Community Room) by the moose statue, let’s see what we can find!
Medicinal Plants in Your Backyard (All Ages)– Thursday June 19 (4-5)
Have you ever wondered what medicines may live in your own backyard? Or what traditional uses and benefits a flower has beyond just being pretty to look at? Join local naturopathic medical doctor and former guide, Dr. Casey Carr on a walk on Tubbs Hill, to learn about which local plants serve as useful and powerful medicines in our area. Kids are welcomed and encouraged to join as this will be a family-friendly event. Please dress for the weather. We will meet outside the Children’s Library by the moose statue.
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