Natural History of Holden

Holden’s natural history has been something that has fascinated visitors since the very beginning. Our summer program is always sprinkled with wildflower hikes, biologists, and geology presentations. Following is a collection of resources related to the plants, animals, and geology around Holden.

Holden Specific Resources to Download:

Common Wildflowers, Trees and Shrubs of Holden, by Barbara Collins – .pdf, 2.51 MB
Conifers Around Holden, by Joseph Arnett – .pdf, .79 MB
Checklist of Birds, by Peggy Haug and Juanita Merrifield – .pdf, .47 MB
Ten-Mile Falls Discovery Trail Guide, by Susan Ballinger – .pdf, 1.97 MB

Helpful Links to Check Out:

Wildflowers and Scenery of Holden Village
Geologic Map of the North Cascades Range
Washington Native Plant Society
North Cascades National Park
Burke Museum, on-line photo herbarium
WDFW Photo gallery, for animals in WA

Sessions on Holden’s Audio Archive:

Barbara Collins, presenter
Philipp Kirsch, presenter
Larry Collins, presenter: geology
Reba Batalden, presenter: insect ecology
Bob Lee, presenter: forestry
Paul Weiblen, presenter: geology
Don Coberley, presenter: geology

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