Wenatchee Outdoors

Wenatchee Outdoors Plans First Ever Wenatchee Moves Campaign!

September 27, 2021

Wenatchee Outdoors Plans First Ever Wenatchee Moves Campaign! Come join our Wenatchee area community for the first two weeks of October 2021 during the Wenatchee Moves campaign! Get to know local organizations, make new friends, exercise and experience fun activities... Read More...

Sagebrush Love

August 25, 2021

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Story by Kristen Ballinger I grew up fifty yards away from a steep, dry, sagebrush and bitterbrush-covered mountain, home to rattlesnakes, coyotes, deer ticks and even a rusting 1950s washing machine. And I loved it. Scrambling or jogging up “the hill”... Read More...

Rock Climbing Is Getting More Popular-That Concerns Conservationists

August 23, 2021

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Editors Note: This article was originally published in National Geographic. It is written by Jackie Snow. This article discusses the environmental impacts of climbing chalk and other options for climbing friction. CLICK HERE for this thought provoking read.... Read More...

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust acquires 2,100-acre reserve

August 6, 2021

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Chelan-Douglas Land Trust acquires 2,100-acre reserve Land near Lake Chelan protected for climate resiliency, wetlands and wildlife habitat The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) has acquired over 2,100 acres about 7 miles south of Chelan for permanent conservation. This conservation project... Read More...

Lady’s-Slippers Fit For A Queen

July 7, 2021

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Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger brings another informative read about Lady’s-Slippers flowers. Did you know they live in the Wenatchee region near Aspen Groves and are a member of the orchid family? Susan has a wealth of knowledge and... Read More...

When You Should-and Should Not-Rescue Baby Birds

July 5, 2021

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Editors Note: Spring and summer are the seasons of birds being born. After hearing a story from friends who found three baby birds that had fallen from their nests it made us wonder, how do you know what to do... Read More...

Curious About…Shrub-Steppe Lithosols?

June 7, 2021

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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 information pertinent to those living in Central Washington. Check... Read More...

Kids Get Outside & Learn About Local Habitats

June 2, 2021

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Kids Get Outside and Learn About Local Habitats Salmon Recovery nonprofit, Cascade Fisheries, recently launched their Project: Watching Over the Watershed (WOW). During Covid their usual outreach activities were restricted to online and take-home kits but with recently relaxed restrictions,... Read More...

How to Leave no Trace in the Enchantments

May 12, 2021

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A note from our editor: For all those who love the Enchantments, here is a short video for you on ways to reduce your impact in the treasured wilderness area we all find amazing. Let’s protect and support it, doing... Read More...

Land Trust Protecting 2,480 Acres of Habitat With New Badger Mountain Easement

April 23, 2021

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Written by Luke Hollister This article was originally published on The Wenatchee World website on 4/16/21. The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust has entered into a conservation easement for 2,480 acres of working lands and habitat on Badger Mountain. The deal was... Read More...

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