Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt are leading an interpretive walk that is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of Orcas Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan Island whose extensive research, coupled with a delightful storytelling style, brings to life the fascinating process of quarrying and processing limestone in the 19th century.

Be sure to check out Boyd’s new book, “LIME: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands” before the interpretive walk and bring your questions!

A leisurely walk of about ¼ mile. No sign-up required and carpooling encouraged. Timing is scheduled to accommodate interisland ferry! Click here for the current ferry schedule.

If you have questions, contact Tanja Williamson at the Land Bank: 360-378-4402 or tanjaw@sjclandbank.org.