Another Fine Day In The Flat

We kicked off summer with the first trip of the season to the Owl Conservatory for a bit of rest and reorganization. Unfortunately, the first trip always reverts to an exercise in spring cleaning and setup for the summer season. Yet, while it was a productive trip, we also made a point to assure that it was relaxing.

In years past, the primary objectives on the first week of summer prior to the Fourth of July were the pursuit of fruit and fireworks on the Yakama Indian Reservation. This year, cherries were in and the first crop of peaches as well. We passed on fireworks, which are forbidden in areas of high fire danger.

Instead, we spent a quiet few days visiting with some of the local denizens of the Aldo Leopold Society in between important chores like setting up the screen tent to provide a safe space from mosquitoes outside. Once we were set up, we enjoyed our time on the deck, along with a bit of exploring Shugart Flats and a few sauna sessions in our multi-use well house.