Crossing the Bar: David Douglas at the Mouth of the Columbia 1825-33
May 1, 2010
02:30pm
Astoria, OR
Columbia River Maritime Museum
1792 Marine Drive
Between 1825 and 1833, Scottish naturalist David Douglas made seven crossings of the Columbia bar and several harrowing canoes rides from Astoria to Baker Bay. Along the way he met a parade of sea captains, fur agents, and tribal families, made the first systematic collections of flora and fauna along the lower Columbia, and left behind a fascinating store of lore and relationships. This presentation by Spokane based teacher and naturalist, Jack Nisbet, will explore them all. For further information: Visit: http://www.crmm.org/ Or contact: Betsey Ellerbroek ellerbroek@crmm.org
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