September 2018 outings

First Saturday, September 1: Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
 
100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/billy_frank_jr_nisqually/ 

Meet outside the entrance to the visitor's center at 10am.  KaCe is the host. 

There is also a bandstand and boardwalk with shelters.



From what I can tell, there isn't a restaurant nearby for lunch, so I'm suggesting that those who would want to stay for lunch together pack one! Sorry for the late notice. 
 
Please note that all pets, including dogs, are not allowed at the Refuge.

There is a small fee unless you have one of the passes: Daily fee is $3.00 per four adults. An Interagency Annual Pass (old Golden Eagle), Senior Pass (old Golden Age), or Access Pass, Federal Duck Stamp, or an Annual Refuge Pass will admit the pass holder and 3 additional adults (over age 16). Children 16 and under enter free. Each of these passes are available for purchase at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Administration Office and Visitor Center. All proceeds from entrance fees and passes go back into Nisqually NWR programs.

Directions
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is located 8 miles northeast of Olympia, Washington.

    From Interstate 5 southbound, take exit 114. Make a right at the traffic light, go under the freeway and make a right into the Refuge. Follow the entrance road to the two public parking lots.
    From Interstate 5 northbound, take exit 114. Make a left at the stop sign, go under the freeway and make a right into the Refuge. Follow the entrance road to the two public parking lots.

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Second Thursday, September 13: Jerisich Park
3207 Harborview

Meet at 10 am at Jurisich Public Dock.

From North:
16 to Gig Harbor City Center/Wollochet Dr exit, left at top of ramp, cross over 16 go straight (becomes Pioneer)to water, turn left.

From south:
16 to City Center exit, right onto Pioneer, at water turn left. 

Be sure to be aware of the parking time limit.

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Third Wednesday,  September 19: Downtown Steilacoom   
  
The Bair Bistro
1617 Lafayette St, Steilacoom, WA  98388 
https://www.thebairbistro.com/

Meet at 10 am at the Blair Drug & Hardware (Blair Bistro).  Darsie and/or Ken will host.