Poetry Walks Flyer - San Juan Island Trails Committee

Poetry Trails
In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, the Land Bank
is hosting a series of unique, temporary installations of nature-inspired poetry winding
through some of San Juan Island’s most inspiring natural settings – Limekiln and
Deadman Bay Preserves, Lime Kiln Point State Park, and American Camp.
The Poetry Trails are yours to explore during regular Park and Preserve hours throughout the month of April. Included in the month long celebration is a series of three guided
poetry walks—attend as many as you like!
April 4th @ 1pm: Kick Off Poetry Celebration Month: A Guided Walk with
Land Bank Volunteer Karen Vedder and Poet Gary Thompson
Join the Land Bank as we celebrate National Poetry Month with a nature-inspired Poetry
Walk through Lime Kiln Point State Park, Deadman Bay, and the Haro Strait uplands.
Along the way, we will discover nature poems submitted and selected by Islanders, and
there will be no quizzes!
Meet & park at the Lime Kiln State Park main lot.
DISCOVERY PASS OR PARKING FEE REQUIRED
Distance: Approximately 2 miles
Rating: Moderate to slightly difficult in places
Terrain: Mix of rustic trails with some steep sections along the shoreline; developed trails
and old roadways. No dogs please.
April 11tth @ 1pm: A Guided Walk with Poet Paul Nelson and
SJI National Historical Park Historian Mike Vouri
Encounter history and inspiration along the South Beach Trail, which will be
populated by nature poems submitted by Islanders. Poet Paul Nelson, and
SJI National Historical Park Historian, Mike Vouri, will be our guides for this
memorable event.
Meet and park at the American Camp Visitor Center lot.
PARKING IS FREE
Distance: Approximately 3 miles
Rating: Moderate
Terrain: Mix of rustic trails with some steep sections along the shoreline;
developed trails. No dogs please.
April 25th @ 1pm: KYI Walk and Anniversary Celebration:
A Guided Walk with Poets Sally and Sam Green and
Land Bank Director Lincoln Bormann
Join the Land Bank and F.O.L.K.S., as we celebrate the Land Bank's 25th
Anniversary and National Poetry Month, with a nature-inspired Poetry
Walk through Lime Kiln Point State Park, Deadman Bay, and the
associated uplands. The walk will be led by poets Sally and Sam Green
(Washington State's First Poet Laureate).
Meet and park at the Lime Kiln State Park main lot.
DISCOVERY PASS OR PARKING FEE REQUIRED
Distance: Approximately 2 miles
Rating: Moderate to slightly difficult in places
Terrain: Mix of rustic trails with some steep sections along the shoreline;
developed trails and old roadways. No dogs please.