Saturday Speaker Series: The Flora of Seattle in 1850

The presentation will discuss the plant species and landscapes of Seattle as they existed before permanent Euro-American settlement in 1850. Ray Larson, Associate Director and Curator, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, will share the results of his master’s thesis research into how Seattle and the greater Seattle area looked in terms of landscape character and the common plant species people would have encountered before urban development. Using historical records such as surveyors notes, herbarium records, settlers accounts, indigenous place names, vegetation surveys and photos, Ray will take us on a tour of Seattle and how these resources can be applied to other communities in Western Washington. More info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events

Cost is Free to Society members, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. No registration required. Join us!

You may also like the following events from Redmond Historical Society:

• Next month, 13th September, 10:30 am, Saturday Speaker Series: Stomp and Shout: The Untold Story of Northwest Rock & Roll in Redmond
• Next month, 18th September, 04:00 pm, Downtown Redmond Art Walk: Through an Artist's Eye in Redmond
• This October, 15th October, 05:00 pm, History on Screen — The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters in Redmond

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