Events

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Easy to follow instruction on watercolor techniques for alpine scenery and work sessions followed by opportunities to share work with group. Instructor: Claire Giordano Class Tuition: $45 For more information click here.

Hosted by the Cascadia Conservation District Join us Mondays in March at 7-pm via Zoom to learn from our experts: March 15: Noxious Weed Control with Julia Sanderson March 22: Using Native Plants in Landscaping with Betsy Dudash RSVP at www.cascadiacd.org or by calling (509) 436-1601.

Foot Morphology & Track Identification Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us. In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to […]

Environmental Film & Speaker Series presents Coloring the Conservation Conversation Hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Join us in viewing the presentation Coloring the Conservation Conversation by Dr. J. Drew Lanham and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Sessions with a local panel on Tuesday, March 16 at 7 PM. In his presentation “Coloring the Conservation Conversation” Dr. Lanham will discuss what it means to embrace the full breadth of his African-American heritage and his deep kinship to nature […]

Join Annette Timentwa, Language Curriculum Coordinator for the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Department, for this 5-week basic introductory class on the nxaʔamxčín language. The class will be covering Moses-Columbian language history, phonetics/orthography, vocabulary and grammar. Each class will cover 5-10 words or phrases, along with some simple grammar concepts to try and make simple nxaʔamxčín sentences. Classes will cover family terms, colors, numbers, and feelings because Annette feels that these are lessons that can be used at home and daily. […]

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute It took 20 years to develop and release the Cosmic Crisp® apple to the Washington apple industry. Kate Evans, a professor in the department of horticulture, based at the Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, will discuss the process and explain the background to the project. Zoom Webinar Login Information: https://zoom.us/j/91914265146?pwd=ODRtNTJna093akZ6cHE3R2RNV1Y2Zz09 Passcode: 682016 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +12532158782 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 […]

Hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust: Wild Ideas-Everything You Wanted to Know About Pacific Salmon But Never Thought to Ask This year for Wild Ideas, we are exploring the hidden aspects of our local ecosystems through short Zoom talks with experts on three Thursdays in March. Everything you wanted to know about Pacific Salmon but never thought to ask. Why do salmon travel hundreds of miles from freshwater to the ocean and back to complete their life cycle? Why are there […]

Today is WA State Park's 108th Birthday!!! Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted). For more information click here.

Location: Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort Are you ready to get Radical? What better way to celebrate spring skiing and snowboarding than by throwing a socially distanced Retro day. Dress up in your favorite retro ski gear and take a picture at one or all of the designated locations, and then share it on Instagram tagging @missionridge and using #MissionRetro21 or on Facebook by posting the picture in the comments of the Retro Day post, on Saturday, March 20th […]

Hosted by the Cascadia Conservation District Join us Mondays in March at 7-pm via Zoom to learn from our experts: March 22: Using Native Plants in Landscaping with Betsy Dudash RSVP at www.cascadiacd.org or by calling (509) 436-1601.

Join Annette Timentwa, Language Curriculum Coordinator for the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Department, for this 5-week basic introductory class on the nxaʔamxčín language. The class will be covering Moses-Columbian language history, phonetics/orthography, vocabulary and grammar. Each class will cover 5-10 words or phrases, along with some simple grammar concepts to try and make simple nxaʔamxčín sentences. Classes will cover family terms, colors, numbers, and feelings because Annette feels that these are lessons that can be used at home and daily. […]

Hosted by North Cascades Institute Instructor Mukul Soman Class Tuition: $15 This is an online class. Mukul Soman manages to get some breathtaking shots of wildlife. Looking at his images you'd swear he was right there with the animals. But in fact Mukul works hard to acquire his images while impacting his subjects as little as possible, thereby preserving their wild way of life. And yet his photographs capture extremly evocative, dramatic, and beautiful moments. This presentation by the Seattle-based […]