November 13th E-Newsletter |
You've Got Mail! Field Notes - Fall 2025 |
Check out the new Field Notes for updates on our key programs and a message from our Executive Director. |
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Red Barn Event: Stories from Lake Chelan TONIGHT, 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. |
| Science on Tap: Sensory-based Wildlife Conservation Tuesday, November 18th 7:00PM-8:00PM Wenatchee, WA |
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. |
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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. |
| Science on Tap: What Our Emissions Tell Us
Tuesday, December 2nd 7:00PM-8:00PM Wenatchee, WA |
Join Marlene Farrell of Sustainable NCW and Steve Maher of Our Valley Our Future as they share findings from the first greenhouse gas inventories for Wenatchee and Chelan County, highlighting local emission sources, the benefits of hydropower and carbon capture, and future reduction strategies.
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Red Barn Event: Enchantments: What Comes Next?
Thursday, December 11th 7:00PM-8:00PM |
After a summer of overcrowding in The Enchantments, local experts are exploring new approaches to day use management. Join Seattle Times reporter, Gregory Scruggs, and TREAD Executive Director, Mat Lyons, for a discussion on lessons learned and potential solutions for sustainable access along the Icicle Creek corridor. |
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Día de los Reyes Celebration Saturday, January 3rd 1:00PM-7:00PM |
Celebrate community and culture at our Día de los Reyes Celebration with food, music, dance, and family fun!
¡Celebra la comunidad y la cultura en nuestra Celebración del Día de los Reyes con comida, música, baile y diversión familiar! |
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Traveling Naturalist
Wild Bird Program 4th Grade |
As part of our Traveling Naturalist in the Classroom Program, 4th graders from Ancient Lakes Elementary and Pioneer Elementary joined us for a Field Day at WRI and Confluence State Park. Through the Wild Bird Program, 110 students learned bird songs and calls, practiced using binoculars to spot wooden birds, and explored local trails—many experiencing hiking for the very first time. |
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Traveling Naturalist Earth Explorers
5th Grade |
As part of our Traveling Naturalist in the Classroom Program, 5th graders from Brewster Elementary, Rock Island Elementary, and Ancient Lakes Elementary joined us for Field Days at WRI, Confluence State Park, and Lake Chelan State Park. Through the Earth Explorers program, 160 students built matchstick forest models to learn about fire ecology and created stream models to explore erosion control. They also hiked and explored local trails—an exciting first for many of them.
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Thank you so much to all those who donated to make these Field Days possible this fall! |
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Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgement |
It was exciting to see local leaders from across the Wenatchee Valley come together for the “Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgement” retreat — a meaningful step toward building relationships with Indigenous communities and moving from words into action.
Huge thank you to the Chelan Douglas Land Trust for collaborating with us to organize this retreat. Partnership and leadership are helping shift the culture of engagement in our region.
For those of us in the outdoor, nonprofit and community-building space: This is a powerful reminder that stewardship and inclusivity go hand in hand. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Thank you to the Icicle Fund for funding this retreat. |
Shop With Purpose: Support WRI and Save 20% |
It’s time to start your holiday shopping! Give the Gift of WRI and support our mission while you do it. Every purchase helps connect people, communities and the natural world — plus, repping the WRI logo is a great conversation starter.
Enjoy promotions now through November 30th! |
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Rejoice, it’s the best time of year! These recent rains have made all these magical little organisms pop up from seemingly nowhere and they are a a pure delight. In just 1 hour I saw a huge Aspen oyster mushroom on a dead cottonwood down by the river, some fairy ring mushrooms in our new accessible pathway, red head russula in our lawn (which are spicy like radish or wasabi), and some slippery jacks under some pines (which their mycelium associates with). I just love fall and can’t wait to see what other little wonders pop up before the snow arrives.
Written by Tiffa Theden, WRI's Land Steward |
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