JULY 2ND E-NEWSLETTER
Programs Summer Camps Continue Last week marked the beginning of the summer camp season at WRI. Campers created art masterpieces, explored nature with binoculars and hands lenses, and stayed cool in the river. AND it will continue through mid-August. We hope to see you here! We recognize that during this pandemic many families are experiencing financial burdens they did not expect. Our scholarships are available to anyone interested! We believe every child should have the opportunity to participate in quality outdoor education.
The Plant ID Mini-Series
Our Place The New Sign As you drive into the parking lot check out the new entrance sign! Paid for by a City of Leavenworth grant, installed by Gibbs Graphics. New Waterfall Garden Ann and Gary Colley designed, installed and paid for the new beautiful Waterfall garden. Enjoy the new bench while listening to the water trickle and watching birds bathe.
Other News Neat Nature Notes: Young are Arriving Mule Deer Fawn Deer fawns are called "hiders". The first week of their lives is spent hiding and laying still. This allows them to grow strong enough to run away from predators. Their white spots perfect their ability to camouflage while hiding. Quail Chicks California Quail nests can contain as many as 28 eggs. This may be the result of females laying eggs in other nests, a behavior known as "egg-dumping". The downy young leave the nest within a day of hatching!
Clouds come in all shapes and sizes. They are made up of very tiny droplets of water or ice crystals. These droplets are so tiny they can float in the air. Clouds influence the climate, weather, and balance of energy on Earth. Learn more with the links below! Art The STEM team at North Central Regional Libraries make a cloud in a bottle. Science What causes a calm day to suddenly turn violent? How do our severe thunderstorms form? PBS NOVA explains. Connect Meet the first woman and person of color to become an on-camera meteorologist. A passion for weather can lead to anyone studying our atmosphere.
Team Naturaleza engages Latinx/Hispanic bilingual communities in informal natural science education and builds a healthier community by getting people safely outdoors. Check their website for future events and volunteer opportunities in the valley!
Thank you to our donors from the last 2 weeks!
Dave and Nancy Bartholomew - Sustaining Donors Lisi Ott - Sustaining Donor Mary Carol Nelson - Sustaining Donor Amanda Barg Robin Muench Rebecca and James Grandin Jenelle and Torrey Landgraf Karlyn Lynn Lynn Dickinson - Sustaining Donor Diana Runions - Sustaining Donor Laura and Greg Reichlin - Sustaining Donors Kathy McKenna Christine Emmel - Sustaining Donor Roger Brunner - Sustaining Donor Diane and Herb Young - Sustaining Donors |