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[NANCY GUPPY] Spring is upon
us, which means spending lots

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more time in the 
great outdoors,

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And a new book from Maria 
Dolan and Kathryn True

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will help us to do just that.

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“Seattle Field Guide:
Explore Nature in the City,”

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published by the 
Mountaineers,

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features 38 lovely
nature filled treks.

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Tightly written with beautiful 
color photographs,

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the guide highlights

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diverse destinations
throughout the city: beaches,

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boat rides, forests,
gardens, vistas;

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along with descriptions
of the terrain,

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tips on accessibility,

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and special instructions
of what to see where.

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Don't miss the heron colony
near the Ballard Locks.

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Seattle Field Guide is available

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in your favorite indie
bookstore, online,

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and through the 
Mountaineers website.

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And Maria and Katheryn

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have a number of upcoming
live and local events,

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including a presentation
and guided nature walk

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on Saturday,
May 2nd at 2 p.m.

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at the Downtown 
Seattle Public Library.

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And on Saturday,
May 16th at 1 p.m.

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at the Seward Park 
Audubon Center.

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♪♪