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Clinics & Instruction
Exploring Hidden Worlds- Online Course
North Cascade Institute presents Exploring Hidden Worlds: Frogs and Salamanders of the Puget Trough- Online When: April 30 and May 7 from 6:00pm-7:15pm Where: Online, anywhere you wish Instructor: Stephen Nyman Class Tuition: $18 The lowlands of the Puget Trough are home to more than two-thirds of all Washingtonians and an incredible diversity of amphibians, including 11 native species of frogs and salamanders, as well as a growing number of introduced species. Among our native amphibians are cherished harbingers […]
Spring Saunter
Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter? Limit: 14 participants - Registration required Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed […]
Hatchery Star party
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery(12790 Fish Hatchery Rd)This is WVAC's flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.Have a telescope but don't know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will […]
Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series
Foothills Middle School 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, United StatesThis is a WenOut MEMBER ONLY 4-part Educational Series. Become a member now. Looking to level up your photography game?? We have an opportunity waiting for you to join a professional photographer and WenOut board member Thom Schroeder for a fun, hands-on series all about capturing the beauty of the outdoors. Location: Foothills Middle School Details: Photography is a lifelong journey, and the great news is that anyone can improve their craft. In this four-part series, we’ll explore the development […]
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Leavenworth Ski Hill Walk
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Valley Chapter Leader: Connie McCauley Difficulty Level: Moderate - approximately 900’ elevation gain and 6-7 miles Limit: 15 per trip Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at spring wildflowers, trees and shrubs, especially those native to our area. This 4 hour walk will explore ski trails and mountain bike trails doing a loop up the New Uphill Trail to the Freund Canyon trail and back down 4 the Boys trail. Plant […]
Lake astro program
Lake Wenatchee State Park 201 Washington St, Cashmere, WA, United StatesAbout the Program Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects. Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space! This program is subject […]
Tour of Wenatchee area gardens
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 Plant Society is scheduling a tour of Wenatchee area gardens that use native plants in their landscapes. The tour will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 31st, from 8:00am to 12 noon. This free tour will feature five gardens; those who register can […]
Chumstick Mountain
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leader: Don Schaechtel Difficulty: Easy Distance: < 1 mile walking Limit: 8 On this trip, starting in Derby Canyon, we will drive toward the top of Chumstick Mountain and explore the changes in plant habitats as we rise in elevation. There will be multiple stops along the way to observe the forest and meadow flora. A plant list is available at List. Sign up and receive more details by sending an email to don.safety@nwi.net .
Ski Hill keying workshop
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 C. Leo Hitchcock and Arthur Cronquist. Join retired Forest Service Botanist Joan Frazee for a fun ‘intro to keying’ session at Ski Hill. We will gather outside the lodge for a general orientation session. Hand lenses will be available. Our […]
WA Native Plant Society Walk at Echo Ridge Trails
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. It is easily walkable with minor changes in elevation, covering 3 miles in about 3 hours. We will be looking at pussy-toes, hawksbeards, rock cresses, blue umber lilies and death camas. The views of the surrounding valleys are spectacular from […]
Moses Coulee Preserve Plant Walk
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 spectacular Moses Coulee Preserve with Joe Veverka from the Nature Conservancy! The spectacular landforms of Moses Coulee reflect some of the most dramatic geological history on Earth – steep-walled coulees carved by Ice Age floods, pothole lakes, haystack boulders, waterfalls and […]