by Andy Dappen Article in partnership with The Wenatchee World. Forty for Forty: Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust with 40 stories about lands the Land Trust has protected and kept open for public access. Honor the old;... Read More...
Curious about using native plants in your landscape? Interested in their advantages and limitations? Wanting to attract birds and pollinators? Well, here’s a chance to learn more from those who are doing just that! The Wenatchee Chapter of the Washington Native... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders: Don and Ann Schaechtel Difficulty: Moderate, 6 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 8 The De Roux Creek trail starts in open forest, soon passes a beautiful meadow, then follows De Roux... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders: Don and Ann Schaechtel Difficulty : Moderate, 7 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 8 The Eightmile Lake Trail is near the more popular Colchuck Lake trail, reached via the Icicle Road... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leader: Ted Alway Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate; 3.5 miles with net elevation gain of 500’ Limit: 10 This walk showcases the great diversity of species found here, with many in flower that time of year. Expect to... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders: Tracy Maynard Difficulty: Moderate, 6 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 10 The primary goal of this hike is to see Anemone patens, prairie-crocus, but there are many other plants to be... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Chapter Leaders: Tiffany Theden, Susan Ballinger Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate Length of Walk: 2-5+ miles depending on interest and goals of the group Limit: 20 Come join us on a plant walk at the... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Valley Chapter Leader: Connie McCauley Difficulty Level: Moderate – 3-5 miles Limit: 15 Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at late spring/early summer wildflowers, trees and shrubs, especially those native to... Read More...
Washington Native Plant Society Leader: Stephen Easley Trip Difficulty: Easy – 3 miles Limit: 8 This walk will start at the Echo Ridge main parking lot and includes the Nuthatch, Chickadee, Morning Glory, and Upper & Lower Ridge View trails. ... Read More...
Wenatchee Native Plant Society Leader: Joan Frazee Difficulty Level: Easy Limit: 10 Have you ever been flummoxed by the complexity, size and technical jargon in the Flora of the Pacific Northwest (2nd edition) based on the original manual published in 1973 by... Read More...