January 23rd E-Newsletter |
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Trashion Show Registration is Now Open! |
Calling all designers! Registration for the 4th Annual Trashion Show is now OPEN. Gather your plastic bags, twine, cat food cans, or whatever "junk" you're turning into wearable art. We can't wait to see your upcycled couture walk down the Green Carpet on Friday, April 25th. This registration is for teams only; you do not need to register to watch the show as an audience member. Registration closes on March 28th or when full.
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Science on Tap with Tiffa Theden TONIGHT, January 23rd 7:00PM-8:00PM
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Science doesn't need to be intimidating! Join us at Ground Control in Wenatchee for casual and exciting science talks from local speakers. This month's speaker is Tiffa Theden, WRI Land Steward and lichenologist. In their presentation, Lichens! They're Not Moss, you'll learn to appreciate these complicated and weird organisms that you see outside everyday.
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Snowshoe Strolls Fridays and Saturdays in January - February 2025 |
A new year means new seasonal walks! Join us for 3 weekly Snowshoe Strolls around the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery and learn about native ecology along the way. We will lead a stroll on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00AM with an additional afternoon walk on Saturdays at 1:00PM. These gently paced strolls are suitable for snowshoers of all levels. Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles will be provided by WRI. Find and register for your Stroll below.
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NWAC Avalanche Awareness Class Tuesday, January 28th 6:30PM-8:00PM |
Avalanches are one of the biggest hazards we face when we're in the snowy mountains. Join WRI and the Northwest Avalanche Center in the Red Barn for an introduction on managing avalanche risk. This course will cover a basic approach to managing avalanche risk and show you how to check the forecast on the NWAC website. Register for this free class below.
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Red Barn Event: Our Valley, Our Light Pollution Thursday, January 30th
7:00PM-8:00PM |
Did you know that 80% of the world lives under some type of light pollution? This sky glow impacts our communities and the ecosystems we live in. Join Park Ranger and astronomy enthusiast, Paul Thomas, in the Red Barn to learn more about light pollution, what's causing it, and what we can do to minimize our impact. |
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Winter Track and Sign Saturday, February 1st & Sunday, February 2nd 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Join wildlife tracker, author, and educator, David Moskowitz, for two days of interactive track and sign evaluation. Learn to identify animal tracks, interpret signs, and engage in discussions. This course offers field-based instruction and evaluation and the chance to earn an internationally recognized CyberTracker certification. If cost is a barrier for you to participate, please fill out the Financial Aid form on the website. We want everybody to access this
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DIY Bat Box Workshop Sunday, February 23rd & Sunday, March 2nd
12:00PM-3:00PM |
From pollination to pest control, bats do so much for our local ecosystem. Unfortunately, their natural habitat options are in decline. Show our flying friends some love by building them a house! During this 2 part class, you will construct a backyard bat box with mostly salvaged materials courtesy of Waste Loop and Eastside Rebuild. Instruction and materials are included with registration. Register with NCW Woodshop at the link below.
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Mid-Winter Break Camp February 18th-21st from 10:00AM-3:00PM |
Spend Mid-Winter Break with Wenatchee River Institute! We will spend our days outdoors, exploring Wenatchee River Institute and the surrounding park, leading us through forested wintry habitats, along the river, and through snowy meadows. Campers will investigate and learn about the world around us, play fun games, and do art activities!
Camp registration opens Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00PM on a first come - first served basis. |
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Are you passionate about nature and want to share that passion with others? Consider becoming a Youth Education Volunteer! As a volunteer you will help facilitate environmental learning with students ranging from kindergarten-6th grade and help inspire a lifelong passion for the natural world. If you are interested in volunteering, email Mason for a signup sheet.
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We need your help! WRI is excited to welcome a new staff member next month and they are searching for housing options.
Virginia, her husband Christopher (a high school social studies teacher), and their 2 cats are looking for housing somewhere from Leavenworth to Wenatchee. They are hoping for a 2-bedroom rental below $2000. They love small towns and are excited to become a part of our community!
If you have any leads, please email Mason. Thank you for your help in this search! |
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You've Got Mail: 2024 Tax Receipts Out Now! |
If you donated to the Wenatchee River Institute in 2024, you should have received a tax receipt from us via email or mail. If you did not receive one and need a receipt for your records, please reach out to Randee. Thank you so much for your support and making a difference in what we do. |
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Land Steward's Observations |
A Wild Stray Glove Appears!
I'd like to introduce you all to my cute little pet project - Single Gloves Looking for Love, inspired by the art project in Baltimore Library of Lost Gloves and Lost Loves. While walking around town and along all the riverfront trails, I frequently find lost, abandoned, soggy gloves that are desperate for a new home. After finding and washing them, I attach a little love note and hang them on our new display board by the bike rack in front of the River Haus. We started out with ~50 gloves and 20 have found new homes! Please help these lonely gloves find a new forever home!. They are free, and if you find a glove and want to drop it off here, we will wash it and display it for its next human companion. Our Single Gloves Looking for Love would be thrilled to meet you!
Entry and photo by Tiffa Theden, Land Steward |
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Thank you to our donors from the past 2 weeks AND the latter part of Give NCW! |
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Bob and Pat Ogburn Gerald Gibbons James Stratton Pamela and Oliver Brulotte Teresa Boushay Theresa and Richard D-Litzenberger
Rich Evans Mickey Fleming and Dirk Horton Shayne Magdoff and Paul Armentor Lee and Deborah Oatey
Jeanne and Don Poirier Marge and Randy Zerger Bob Bugert and Carolyn Griffin-Bugert - Sustaining Mara Merritt and Adam Miller Betsy Metcalf Beth and Dan Lenoski Lauren and Ross Peterson Peter Valaas and Susan Westerlund The Lotus Fund
Kathy and Alan Kelso Rufus Woods and Calysta Peterson Anonymous Donors Alice Vernon Anonymous Donor in honor of Ric Escobedo Alex and Jenaleigh Fox Rhein Haus |
| Chuck and Candace Egner - Sustaining
Diane Patterson and David Stoller - Sustaining Kamuron Gurol - Sustaining Anne Carson Lisa and Jim Osse - Sustaining Dave and Pat Notter - Sustaining Heather and Ole Bore - Sustaining Andy and Maureen Seikel - Sustaining Icicle Brewing Company Nancy Ahern
Gro Buer and Bruce Williams - Sustaining Steve and Betsy Backstrom in honor of Arne Backstrom - Sustaining Tracy Brulotte - Sustaining NCW Audubon Society
Wild Birds Unlimited of Wenatchee Judy Clark Mike and Sally Power Dave and Nancy Bartholomew - Sustaining Kurt and Celeste Peterson - Sustaining
Lisi Ott - Sustaining Rimmer and Roeter Construction Mike West Leavenworth Realty Puget Sound Mycological Society Leavenworth Properties, Inc |
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