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JANUARY 27TH E-NEWSLETTER

Programs

Introductory Series to Wildlife Tracking - Virtual

Feb 16th, March 16th, April 20th 6:00PM-7:30PM

A few spots remain in this 3-part series! You will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. Registration available for the whole series or individual classes.

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology

Track Here

Virtual Youth Programs for 1st Grade

For our 1st grade virtual programming educators help students make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents. Teachers can use our videos and activities without virtual fields trips as well.

Homeschooling your students? Email Deanna Butcher at dbutcher@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org to get activities emailed to you!

Activities Here

The Big River - Virtual Presentation

Wednesday, Feb 17th, 6:30PM

Photographer, Peter Marbach, combines the art of visual storytelling with passionate essays from twelve contributing authors. A mix of first nations, tribes, and salmon recovery advocates, speak of their relationship to the Columbia.

Info Here

Wolverines at Mount Rainier - Virtual Presentation

Tuesday, March 9th, 6:30PM

Wolverines have returned to Washington's South Cascades and scientists have discovered the first reproductive female wolverine, and her two kits, in Mount Rainier National Park in over one hundred years.

Wolverines Here

Spring Bird Fest

Preliminary discussions are happening about Bird Fest 2021. Depending on state and local guidelines, we may be looking at an all virtual or hybrid style festival. Help us by giving some feedback about what you would be comfortable with.

Two Question Survey Here

Place

A Visit From Blippi

Blippi, a famous YouTube children's entertainer and educator, came to WRI this week! Blippi went birding and it was so fun.

A Place For Love

Weddings, proposals, and elopements are happening on the property. Following all the COVID-19 guidelines, folks are enjoying the snowy, intimate landscape.

Photos by: Heidi Michelle Photography

Celebrate Here

A Call for Virtual Storytellers

We need a few more storytellers to join in on the virtual fun. No need to be professional or highly experienced. Come give it a try! If you are a storyteller interested in participating in a virtual event, email Rachel Bishop at rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org.