We are honored to have Dr. Joey Hulbert back to join IATC for an informational afternoon hike and soil sample gathering. We will meet at E. Sunset Way Trailhead and hike along Tradition Plateau to the "Big Tree," which will allow us the opportunity to learn about Joey’s research and how to identify the health of trees and what different signs mean. This is an excellent chance to ask a scientist with deep knowledge of the forest your questions. Joey will teach us how to collect soil samples as we collect some on our hike. Joey will bring all the tools we need and once collected he will bring them back to his lab for testing.

Registration required.

Location: East Sunset Way Trailhead
Trails: East Sunset Way, Big Tree, Powerline
Parking: East Sunset Way Trailhead **Due to rush hour traffic, it is advised to enter from Exit 18/I90 rather than from Front St.**
Distance: 2-3 miles
Elevation Gain: ~450 ft.
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Hike Leader: Joey Hulbert, PhD

If you want to help Joey with his important research while out hiking on your own, become a community scientist by downloading the iNaturalist app and following these instructions. You can also bring your own samples for Joey to test during this event by following these instructions on how to collect soil samples.

Learn about all of the Forest HeathWatch projects and how you can help.

Feel free to contact events@issaquahalps.org with any questions about this event.