Conservation | Wenatchee Outdoors

Neotropical Birds Migrate to Wenatchee

May 29, 2023

Barry McKenzie photo. A Yellow-breasted chat, taken in late May along No. 2 Canyon Road. Barry McKenzie photo. A male Lazuli bunting, taken in late May along No. 2 Canyon Road. Wenatchee Naturalist cour... Read More...

Garbage In, Garbage Out?

May 22, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

by Ray Birks Pictured is Ray Birks. I drive up Number Two Canyon a lot, usually on my way to ride the trails on Twin Peaks. More often than not on my way up I’ll pass one or more cars parked in a grave... Read More...

Fight to Preserve Chelan Butte Continues

May 5, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Chelan Butte free from development above the City of Lake Chelan. Editors Note: This article was written by Brian Patterson, Chelan Basin Conservancy President to discuss the latest preservation efforts... Read More...

Forest Foragers of Whitebark Pine Seeds

April 7, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger wrote an in depth article recently about the importance of forest foragers to help disperse Whitebark pine seeds. Understand how the Whitebark pine seeds g... Read More...

‘Going’ in the Woods

March 20, 2023

Gear, Things to know

by Andy Dappen ‘Downloading’ in the wilds – whether that’s in the woods while hiking, on glaciers while climbing, or along a river while car camping or canoeing – ranks as one of those least-discussed topics. ... Read More...

East of the Divide

February 1, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: We recently received an email from the author of East of the Divide, Chester Marler, that his book is now free to the public on his new website. What an impressive resource and it is so nice of hi... Read More...

Residents Voice Concerns Over Confluence Parkway Project Environmental Impact

January 18, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

The Confluence Parkway Project is an additional vehicle bridge proposed to ease traffic congestion over the Wenatchee River for those entering and exiting Wenatchee. The proposed bridge would run through the Ho... Read More...

Expansion of Saddle Rock Natural Area

December 12, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the City of Wenatchee have completed a partnership project that expands the Saddle Rock Natural Area and establishes a legal route between Jacobson Preserve and Saddle R... Read More...

Grizzly Bears Re-Introduction to North Cascades National Park?

November 30, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

by WenOut Staff Should grizzly bears return to the North Cascades? For the second time, a debate is taking place about whether the grizzly bear, once a resident of the state, should be reintroduced to its h... Read More...

Consider Becoming a Wenatchee Naturalist in 2022!

August 19, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Consider becoming a Wenatchee Naturalist! If you are looking for a way to deepen your connection to both the natural and human aspects of our collective home, consider becoming a Wenatchee Naturalist! Registra... Read More...

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