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Judged Artist Members’ Show and Gallery Working Artist Tour
In this column, my Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit teammates and I usually focus on safety on the trails and the overall beauty of the high country. Never have we talked about the safety aspect of the core sport that makes Idyllwild a destination for people from around the world — climbing!
The public is invited to special presentation at noon Tuesday, May 5, at the Idyllwild Garden Club meeting. Tricia Pilkington will speak about permaculture and the Idyllwild Orchard Project. As our environment becomes more and more stressed, we must find ways to support it so it can support us. Permaculture emphasizes the use of native…
This year’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award goes to Stephanie Yost. “I am humbled and honored by this community recognition,” said Yost. “As president of the Idyllwild Community Center, there is much we’ve been able to accomplish, but many more important projects and programs still lie ahead. Since coming to Idyllwild 33 years ago, I’ve…