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wildlife tracking

Introductory Series to Wildlife Tracking - Virtual

Feb 16th, March 16th, April 20th 6:00PM-7:30PM

Three spots remain in this 3-part series! Registration available for the whole series or individual classes. 

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology

Track Here
 
Language Class
 

Virtual Indigenous Language Class - nxaʔamxčín

Weds., March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, 5:30PM-6:30PM

Learn the native language of the p'squosa (Wenatchi) people. Pay What You Can. Part of proceeds will go to the Colville Confederated Tribes' Language Program.

Practice Here
 
Healing the Big River
 

The Big River - Virtual Presentation

Wednesday, Feb 17th, 6:30PM

Photographer, Peter Marbach, combines the art of visual storytelling with passionate essays from twelve contributing authors. A mix of first nations, tribes, and salmon recovery advocates, speak of their relationship to the Columbia.

Info Here
 
Wolverine Talk
 

Wolverines at Mount Rainier - Virtual Presentation

Tuesday, March 9th, 6:30PM

Wolverines have returned to Washington's South Cascades and scientists have discovered the first reproductive female wolverine, and her two kits, in Mount Rainier National Park in over one hundred years.

Wolverines Here
virtual youth ed

Virtual Youth Programs for 2nd Grade

The 2nd grade virtual programming helps students make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. Teachers can use our videos and activities without virtual fields trips as well. 

Homeschooling your students? Email Deanna Butcher at dbutcher@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org to get activities emailed to you!

Activities Here
virtual after school program

Snowflakes After School

Wenatchee River Institute educators are working with students in the Wenatchee School District after school program. Last week they built snowflake crafts! Did you know, the average snowflake falls from the sky at 3-4 miles per hour?

Place

Our newest staff, Dee, is a talented photographer. Enjoy these recent photos from around the property! We would love to see nature photography you have taken. Send them to rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

 
Winter photo - Dee
 
 
Winter photo - Dee
 
 
Winter photo - Dee
 
 
Winter photo - Dee
 

WVC Community Event

Visiting Writer Dr. Drew Lanham: On Race and the Environment in the Age of the Climate Crisis

February 18th, 1:00PM

In honor of Black History Month, join noted writer and ornithologist, Dr. Drew Lanham for a reading and conversation on the many intersections between race and the environment during this species moment when the life of the planet hinges on the decisions we make today.

Register Here
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