Wildlife | Wenatchee Outdoors

Rattlesnake Encounters-Central Washington

May 16, 2022

Rattlesnake Encounters - Central Washington This rattlesnake was found up Swakane Canyon in years past, sunning himself on a rock. These tips will help keep both you and the rattlers safe if you cross... Read More...

Crazy Robin & the Gun

May 6, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

by Andy Dappen It is difficult believing one crazed bird could vacate its bowels with such vulgarity and regularity that each square foot of the porch and every square inch of the window sills have been blotte... Read More...

Washington’s Newest Community Forest Established at Nason Ridge

April 27, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

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...

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...

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...

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...

Horan Eagles-Year Three

November 3, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

Horan Eagles Third Year Written by Julanne Burts, photos by Julanne of this year's eagles The Horan eagles have produced another pair of offspring this year. Watching these amazing birds raise their young has... Read More...

Forest Foragers of Whitebark Pine Seeds

October 4, 2021

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...

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