February 5th E-Newsletter |
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Snowshoe Strolls Fridays and Saturdays through February 2025 |
A new year means new seasonal walks! Join us for 3 weekly Snowshoe Strolls around the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery and learn about native ecology along the way. We will lead a stroll on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00AM with an additional afternoon walk on Saturdays at 1:00PM. These gently paced strolls are suitable for snowshoers of all levels. Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles will be provided by WRI. Find and register for your Stroll below.
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Science on Tap with Marcy Bartelheimer Saturday, February 20th
7:00PM-8:00PM |
Science doesn't need to be intimidating! Join us at Ground Control in Wenatchee for casual and exciting science talks from local speakers. This month's speaker will take us through the wonderful science of cider making. How topical! She'll tell us about the entire process, from apple and yeast selection to fermentation techniques. Whether you're a cider fan or just curious, this presentation will give you a new appreciation for the drink.
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Free Community Seed Swap
Tuesday, February 25th 12:00PM-1:30PM&
5:00PM-6:30PM |
Whether you're looking to trade seeds or just get some new ones, all gardeners are welcome to join us in the Red Barn for this seed swap! There are 2 sessions so everybody can participate. Come for 10 minutes or set up a station to share your seeds. Members of the Community Garden will be there to share about the space and provide seeds. If you are looking to have your own plot, come down for more information.
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Red Barn Event: Cottonwoods - Unlocking Our Rivers' Histories Thursday, February 27th
7:00PM-8:00PM |
This presentation, partnered with the Wenatchee Valley chapter of the Native Plant Society and the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists, is all about the river specialists called cottonwoods. We'll talk about how these trees evolved and what they can tell us about a river's history an diversity. Join us in the Red Barn for a virtual field trip through the rivers of North Central Washington.
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It's the moment you've all been waiting for! WRI Summer Camps will run from July to mid-August in 2025. We will be using the lottery system for registration again this year. See the timeline below. 2025 Summer Camp Lottery Timeline February 25-March 4: Lottery open March 7: Lottery results announced by 5:00PM
March 14, 8:00AM: Camp registration deadline for lottery spots March 17, 5:30PM: Remaining spots open for general registration
We are happy to announce that Summer Camps will continue to be Pay What You Can in 2025. All camp information can be found at the link below as it becomes available. |
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Spend Mid-Winter Break with Wenatchee River Institute! We will spend our days outdoors, exploring Wenatchee River Institute and the surrounding park, leading us through forested wintry habitats, along the river, and through snowy meadows. Campers will investigate and learn about the world around us, play fun games, and do art activities! Mid-Winter Break Camp registration is now open on a first come - first served basis. |
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Our educators saw every students at Manson Elementary for an exciting day of astronomical learning. That's over 250 TK-5th graders! Depending on grade level, these astronomers explored the stars and planets. They also learned how the sun's placement in the sky changes throughout the year. |
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The traveling planetarium took a maiden voyage to Lake Wenatchee YMCA for Wenatchee Valley Academy of Learning’s Winter Stem Camp. 50 student's oooh'd and aaaah'd at the planets and constellations. The students were excited to learn about the winter constellations they would see on a night hike later on. |
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After School Program Reflection |
And with that, our After School Pilot Program comes to an end. Students met up with WRI staff at Alpine Lakes Elementary and either took the Otter Van or walked to WRI for a variety of fun winter activities. They played in the snow, colored pictures, read some fun books, explored the planetarium, built hibernation stations, and connected with their friends. We're taking a break from After School Program in February to hire some new educators (more on that below) but will hopefully be back soon. If you are interested in participating in ASP, but did not participate in the pilot program in December or January, please fill out this survey to help us plan for the rest of the school year.
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We're Hiring an After School Program Educator! |
Want to work at WRI? We are on the lookout for a part time Educator (20-25hrs/week) to help develop and lead our new After School Program (ASP). This Educator would teach four afternoon sessions for students K-3rd grade. This position will run through the end of the 2024/25 school year with potential for summer work with WRI. We hope the ASP will continue into the following school year. Follow the button below for the full description and application instructions. |
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Remember to Vote! Tuesday, February 11th |
Please remember to VOTE before Feb 11- School levies are on the ballot that was mailed to you on January 25. Levies are the way we ALL support the local schools with property tax dollars. The Cascade Levy is a replacement at the same combined rate as was approved in in 2021, not new taxes.
You can learn more about levies here. If you've already voted, give yourself a pat on the back and send a reminder to your friends. |
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Thank you to our donors from the past 2 weeks! |
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Ann Diamond Blue Elk Inn Julie Reimer in honor of Lisa Therrell Lynn Dickinson - Sustaining Cashmere Valley Bank Karen and Curt Haire - Sustaining Kroger Laura and Greg Reichlin - Sustaining Mall Boyd - Sustaining Hotel Leavenworth Crunch Pak Tom Tice Christine Emmel - Sustaining Melissa Roe - Sustaining Shanda and Andrew Holm Munchen Haus Steve and Betsy Backstrom in honor of Arne Backstrom - Sustaining |
| Tomas and Katka Weinfurt Microsoft Google, Inc Adam and Ellen Gardner Christopher Weber Gates Foundation Jones of Washington Wine Kelly Hamblin Gro Buer and Bruce Williams - Sustaining Diane and Herb Young - Sustaining Mary Carol Nelson - Sustaining Orin and Lisa Melvin - Sustaining Mandy Maxwell and Bill Riedel - Sustaining Mark Weick and Carole Ann Borshard - Sustaining Martha Bean and Ralph Haugerud - Sustaining |
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