February 24th E-NEWSLETTER

Programs

LAST DAY to

Snowshoe with WRI!

Saturday, February 26th

10AM-12PM & 1PM-3PM

This is the last weekend of WRI's Snowshoe Strolls! Take a walk through the winter wonderland at the Hatchery with WRI's knowledgeable naturalists, learning about native wildlife, ecology, and history.

Snowshoe Before It's
Too Late!

Monthly eBird Surveys

at WRI

Beginning

Wednesday, March 9th

8:00AM-9:30AM

Join WRI's knowledgeable naturalists on a birding survey around the WRI Campus! eBird is the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world. WRI will record your observations online. All skill levels are welcome!

Bird Here

Fun with Twigs:

Plant ID in the Winter

Wednesday, March 2nd

10:00AM-12:00PM

Join WRI and the Washington Native Plant Society for a FREE plant identification workshop! During the winter months, deciduous woody shrubs and trees without flowers and leaves still hold clues to their identity. You'll stroll along the Wenatchee River and learn plant ID along the way.

Identify Plants Here

FREE Community

Seed Swap

Wednesday, March 16th

5:00PM-6:30PM

Join WRI and the Plant Ally to swap and grab seeds for this year's garden. It's time to start planning for spring and planting seeds indoors. Members of the Community Garden will be present to share about the garden and provide seeds.

Swap Here

Intro to Wildlife

Tracking Class

Saturday, March 26th AND

Sunday, March 27th

WRI invites you to join us for a 2-day introduction to the language of wildlife tracking. You'll you’ll gain a basic understanding of how to identify and interpret the commonly left tracks and sign of birds, mammals, and insects of our region.

Track Here

Trashion Show

Friday, April 22nd

5:30PM-7:30PM

Introducing the first annual Trashion Show! A fashion show showcasing wearable garments using recycled materials and repurposed clothes. Create a team to build an outfit to be modeled down the runway OR come down to see the creative pieces built by your neighbors!

Get "Trashy" Here

Red Barn Events are back to in-person this spring and there are many in the line-up next month! A couple reminders:

These events are FREE!
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentations begin at 7pm.
For large indoor programs, like Red Barn Events, only people who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may attend. We still ask that you wear a mask while indoors.
Help us thank our Red Barn Event Sponsors (below)!

Upcoming Red Barn Events

The History of Climbing

in Leavenworth

Tuesday, March 8th

Join WRI in the Red Barn for an evening with Jim Phillips. He will discuss his 50+ years of climbing around Leavenworth, its history and mysteries, pitons and people, guide books & services, the Enchantments then and now, and his observations of changes since the 1960s!

Climb Here

Sailing Around

Vancouver Island

Thursday, March 10th

Join WRI and Wenatchee Valley local, Mike Cecka as he talks about his 46-day sailing adventure around Vancouver Island. He will discuss his trip and all the wildlife he encountered along the way, including whales, dolphins, sea otters, and more!

Sail Here

Footprints on Snow - Seven Brave Women Who Shaped the History of the Northwest Mountains

Monday, March 14th

Join WRI and author, Jane Burton for an evening discussing her book: Footprints on Snow. It tells a story of seven Pacific Northwest women who were explorers, climbers, and conservationists.

Read Here

Hiking Washington's History

Thursday, March 24th

Join WRI and author, Judy Bentley for an evening discussing her book Hiking Washington's History. She will describe some of the ancient and more recent paths now preserved, restored, and maintained for hiking. Her talk will draw from 44 historic hikes!

Hike Here

SAVE THE DATE:

Summer Camp Registration

Tuesday, March 15th

Registration time is coming for youth camps this summer! Spots for each camp will go quickly, so make sure to register as soon as you can. Our youth camps focus on connecting youth to the natural world, making new friends, and having fun! Students will learn about the world around us, play fun games, explore the trails on the WRI Campus, spot birds, make art, and more!

Love Like No Otter

In the Love Like No Otter program with Mountain Sprouts, students learned about what it's like to be an otter by doing Otter Olympics and looking at an otter pelt and skull. They learned how otters catch fish with the help of their whiskers and how to move like an otter!

Place

Bid on Rotary Auction Items

The Leavenworth Rotary Club supports many important community projects. They are currently working with WRI on a new exciting project! Help pay it forward by bidding in their annual online auction, including anything from experiences, household items and decor, sports, art and more!

Bid Here