Wildlife | Wenatchee Outdoors

Wildlife Viewing at Crescent Bar

September 26, 2022

Wildlife Viewing at Crescent Bar By Jaana Hatton The Crescent Bar Recreation area is mostly considered to be a watersports and golfing spot. However, there is another aspect to it: wildlife viewing. While mos... 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...

Ladybugs-The Prim and Proper Beetle

June 10, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

by Alix Whitener While it may seem startlingly bizarre to come across a sea of red ladybeetles up in the Cascade foothills, this observation of insect behaviour has a logical explanation. Quite a few of Peter ... Read More...

Ready to Add “Worm Farmer” to Your Resume?

June 8, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: We recently read an article that was published on Sustainable NCW website written by Jana Fischback about composting using a specific type of worm. This is a sure way to be able to compost success... Read More...

Rattlesnake Encounters-Central Washington

May 16, 2022

Things to know

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...

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