11. Au Sable Institute (open Saturday only)
The Au Sable Pacific Rim site covers 175 acres of prairie and forest, including a native remnant of about 4.5 acres of prairie plants such as camas, chocolate lilies, spring gold, Roemer’s fescue, Oregon sunshine, and more! We will have expertly guided tours of the prairie, forests, and birds/wildlife, and offer you the chance to see Bio-Diesel being made.
From the north, follow Highway 20 signs south past Coupeville. Turn left onto Parker Road 2 miles past Coupeville. Parker Road leads “straight off” at a bend in the highway. Turn left at the stop sign and the Au Sable Institute will then be on your right.
From the south, take highway 20 north toward Coupeville. Turn left onto Parker Road 2 miles past Coupeville. Make a slight right onto Parker Road (about 2 miles south of Coupeville) and the entrance is the second drive on the right.
Robert Pelant
180 Parker Road
Coupeville, WA 98239
360-678-5586
This was truly an educational tour. We enjoyed very much the ride to the prairie and the host knowledge and intensity in explaining the research and work done at the Institute.
I learned about the native versus the exotic plants in the island and about the different methodologies sought to restore and expand the present native prairie.
Thank you for opening the Institute to the community.