October 29th E-Newsletter |
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October Campus Maintenance Days
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for campus maintenance and restoration days! Over four days of Bumblebee Habitat Restoration, 23 volunteers planted and cared for more than 300 donated plants, mulched, and set up irrigation to help increase pollinator habitats on campus. We’re so grateful to everyone who has lent a hand to help our campus grow and flourish! Ready to make a difference? Sign up today to join upcoming volunteer opportunities and help WRI’s campus and programs thrive! |
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Birding by the River
Thursday, October 30th 8:00AM-10:00AM |
Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus on the last Thursday of each month through October. All birding skills are welcome and we have loaner binoculars available. This is a FREE activity and no registration is needed. |
| Red Barn Event: Stories from Lake Chelan
Thursday, November 13th 7:00PM-8:00PM |
Join the Lake Chelan Research Institute to hear geological, environmental, and human stories from the Lake Chelan Watershed. Presenter, Nate Hough-Snee, is a Leavenworth, Washington-based wetland, aquatic, and riparian ecologist who researches and restores ecosystems across the Pacific Northwest. |
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Science on Tap: Sensory-based Wildlife Conservation Tuesday, November 18th 7:00PM-8:00PM |
Understanding an animal's sensory world can help us to know how and what might be a threat. We can also use the communication that animals make to better study species that may be difficult to study otherwise. Presenter, Megan Friesen, will dive into a few examples of how sensory ecology and conservation biology work together to protect species and habitat. |
| Paint & Sip: Red Barn Style!
Thursday, November 20th 6:20PM-8:30PM |
This event's painting will be inspired by the Red Barn Event "Stories from Lake Chelan." Hear ecologist Nate Hough-Snee speak Thursday night, November 13th, about environmental and human stories from Washington State's largest natural lake. Registration for this event is required. |
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Highlights from Fall Camp
Grades K-3 |
Campers spent two fun-filled days exploring both the outdoors and indoor activities at WRI. Campers also made a giant leaf pile and enjoyed nature-inspired art, making Fall Camp a perfect blend of exploration, creativity, and seasonal fun. On Thursday, they got creative with Hand Print Trees and Googly-Eyed Leaf Bugs. Friday brought a mix of indoor and outdoor fun with a Paper Plate Mushroom Craft and river time, building with sand and rocks along the Wenatchee River at Barn Beach.
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George Elementary School
Earth Explorers 5th Grade |
A new school joined us this fall. George Elementary’s 5th grade class traveled from Quincy, WA to visit WRI for the first time. Students learned about Fire Ecology and Erosion Control and hiked our trails to explore the local landscape firsthand. |
| Peshastin-Dryden Elementary School
Habitat Detectives Kinder Power Hours |
Our educators visited PD Elementary for Kindergarten’s fall Power Hours across three classrooms. Students explored living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) parts of an ecosystem through a fun relay game. They also went on a fall scavenger hunt around the school grounds to spot signs of the season. |
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Peshastin-Dryden Elementary School Sensory Scramblers
Transitional Kindergarten |
One class of T-K students visited WRI for a half-day program designed to engage their senses while exploring the fall season. They matched natural items to fall-colored paint swatches and explored the WRI trails in search of signs of autumn and any wildlife. |
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Peshastin-Dryden Elementary School Habitat Detectives
2nd Grade |
Four classrooms visited WRI to compare a forest habitat to a riparian habitat. Students went on a scavenger hunt to find signs of animals and identify different trees and plants in each area. They also built a habitat home for an animal and explored a tree or shrub using their senses other than taste and sight to learn more about it. |
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2025 WRI Board of Directors Retreat |
On a rainy Saturday morning, the WRI board gathered in the Red Barn over breakfast burritos and hot scones to discuss what community means in our Strategic Plan, tackle complex strategic questions, and explore what we need to function as the best version of ourselves on the board. We were joined by three new board members, Paul Myrick, Elizabeth Sall, and Kevin Leff, who jumped right in during their first meeting, sharing fresh perspectives and helping us shape updates to our Strategic Plan for the coming years. We look forward to sharing these updates with you in the new year!
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Gather and Celebrate at WRI with Holiday Rentals |
Celebrate the season with friends and family at Wenatchee River Institute’s holiday rentals, where togetherness takes center stage. Accommodations provide all the comforts you need while keeping you connected to loved ones, making it easy to create meaningful holiday memories. With a backdrop of nature just outside, WRI offers scenic beauty for a holiday celebration filled with connection and joy. |
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Thank you to our donors from the past 2 weeks! |
Steve and Betsy Backstrom in honor of Arne Backstrom - Sustaining Gro Buer and Bruce Williams - Sustaining Andy and Maureen Seikel - Sustaining Dave and Nancy Bartholomew - Sustaining Kurt and Celeste Peterson - Sustaining Lisi Ott - Sustaining Tony and Jill Keyser Lynn Dickinson - Sustaining
Mara and Brian Bohman Karen and Curt Haire - Sustaining Crunch Pak Laura and Greg Reichlin - Sustaining Mall Boyd - Sustaining
Anonymous Donor in honor of WRI Staff |
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