Conservation | Wenatchee Outdoors

Washington’s Newest Community Forest Established at Nason Ridge

April 27, 2022

Nason Creek, photo by Jill FitzSimmons and Western Rivers Conservancy. Washington’s newest community forest was brought to life on Thursday, April 14 when Western Rivers Conservancy transferred the 3,714-acre... Read More...

Derby Canyon Natives

April 15, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Mel the new owner of Derby Canyon Natives, with her daughters Willa and Rosalie. Editors Note: Derby Canyon Natives is a favorite plant nursery among Wenatchee Outdoors team members due to the vast array of... Read More...

Saving the Pygmy Rabbits from ‘Bunny Ebola’

April 6, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

The pygmy rabbit. Photo from the Wenatchee Naturalist website. The pygmy rabbit is endangered and lives in the shrub steppe near Wenatchee. Not only is the pygmy rabbit facing habitat loss, wildfires, preda... Read More...

Give Your Input for Trail Planning at Saddle Rock

March 30, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

It’s time to hear from the community about Saddle Rock trails Saddle Rock, our well-known and well-loved icon along the western skyline of Wenatchee, has been important for generations of Indigenous Peoples. S... Read More...

Curious About…Western Meadowlark?

March 23, 2022

Things to know

Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger writes articles about plants, habitats and creatures in our area. She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise which make her articles true gems of informat... Read More...

So, You Need Some Gear

March 7, 2022

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: We recently read an article that was published on Sustainable Wenatchee's website written by Cassie Bodgan-Slemmer, board member for Sustainable Wenatchee. Cassie's article has many great tips on ... Read More...

Proposed Industrial Solar Development & Endangered Sage Grouse

February 4, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Right now, there is a proposed industrial solar development project for Badger Mountain under way. Industrial solar needs to be very close to existing substations (hence, interest in Badger Mountain). Solar dev... Read More...

6 Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment

January 7, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: We recently read an article on the national Audubon website about the six ways in which birds are important to the environment and to people. One of the ways in which birds directly help people is... Read More...

Join the N.C.W. Hummingbird Project

December 13, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger would like us to consider joining the N.C.W. hummingbird project to help scientists understand Anna's Hummingbirds overwintering in our region. Are you int... Read More...

Why Bears?

October 11, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

by Gordon Congdon What is missing in this picture? Fisher Creek Basin, North Cascades National Park photo by Gordon Congdon. Clues: This animal is an omnivore that can eat up to 100 different plant... Read More...

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