JUNE 3RD E-NEWSLETTER

The Wenatchee River Institute has always been committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. No matter the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, lives should be treated with equality. We acknowledge that Black people in this country experience discrimination. The Wenatchee River Institute has worked very hard to reach out to immigrant communities in our education programs and will continue to do so. Thanks to your support, WRI has been able to expand its geographic reach and the diversity of students we serve. We believe that EVERYONE should have the opportunity to learn about, engage with, and develop a love and appreciation for the natural world. We all need to work hard to be more inclusive and challenge our biases.

Learn More To Diversify the Outdoors

Gardens are in Full Bloom!

The gardens at WRI are in full swing. Take a walk around to admire the five gardens. Thank you to the hard working volunteers who are the reason the gardens look so good.

Thank You, Camps, and a Tour of Campus

Upcoming Events

We got your feedback on summer camps and now we have a plan! If and when Chelan County moves into Phase 2, small outside camps will begin. Sign up for the waiting list to hold a spot for your child. Waiting lists are for camps June 15-July 2.

Waiting Lists Here

Photo Credit: Reed Carlson

Virtual Nature Photography Workshop

June 4th and 8th 6PM

Spaces still available! Multi-session workshop on capturing better photographs wherever you are.

The World of Animal Skulls & Bones - Virtual

Thursday, June 18th 7PM

Exploring the fascinating world of the skulls and bones of some of our local species.

The Plant ID Mini-Series

Learn about the next two plants: one that fixes nitrogen into the soil and another which is considered nature's Charmin.

Other News

Neat Nature Notes: Non-Green Plants

Both plants below do not have any green parts, meaning neither photosynthesize themselves! Underground they are connected with fungus through a mycorrhizal relationship. The fungus connects these non-green plants to other plants in order for them to gain carbohydrates. Water and other nutrients come from the fungus.

Candystick

This plant only grows in the Pacific Northwest mountain ecosystem. It specifically relies on Matsutake mycorrhizal relationships.

Pinedrops

The tallest non-green plant, it can grow over 6 feet! As its name implies, Pinedrops are linked to Ponderosa pines via fungus.

↑↑Video lesson created by WRI staff!↑↑

Energy is constantly moving throughout life on Earth. The web of life helps us understand exactly how that energy is moved. Watch the video above and use the links below to learn more about life and energy.