Ravenna Park, Seattle. c. 1911. Webster & Stephens Photograph.
Courtesy of Museum of History & Industry Library, Seattle.
On October 11th, the Redmond Historical Society welcomes Ray Larson, Associate Director and Curator of Living Collections & the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. He will bring his presentation, “The Flora of Seattle in 1850: Major Species and Landscapes Prior to Urbanization.”
Based on the UW grad’s 2005 master’s thesis, this presentation explores Seattle’s landscapes just before European settlement. It focuses on native plant species and their connection to the area’s diverse ecological zones. “The landscapes of Seattle in 1850 were not static. Most of the city was coniferous forest in various stages of succession, but the range of conditions was surprising.”
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.
Doors open 10:00 AM. Cost is Free to Society members, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. No registration required. Join us!
More info: https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/rhs-events
