Events

An identification workshop taught by Susan Ballinger. Winter is a great season to learn to identify native conifer trees that grow in Washington's east side Cascade Mountains. Wenatchee Naturalist Designer and Instructor Susan Ballinger has designed this hands on workshop to introduce cones, form, needle and bark patterns, and the natural history of each tree. Microscopes will be used to examine live samples of needles. You will have your own learning aids and take samples home. Lectures will focus on […]

Learn to prepare and preserve bird study skins. Join Dr. Dan Stephens in this in-depth class that covers all aspects of taxidermy including skinning, cleaning, preserving and mounting birds. Gain a greater understanding of keeping scientific data of the specimen. The importance of safety and health considerations will be covered. You will complete a preserved bird in class. But it will remain the property of WVC due to permits with the State of Washington. Details: 42 hours Mon, Wed 6pm-9pm […]