April 20th E-NEWSLETTER

Programs

1st annual Trashion Show

Friday, April 22nd

5:30pm-7:30pm

Join us for the 1st annual Trashion Show on Earth Day! Come view this fashion show with garments created with recycled and repurposed materials by your neighbors! You will get to cast your vote for your favorite outfit and there will be 5 prizes for the best outfits. Attendees will also have the chance to win a prize in the raffle! So far, there are 16 teams of various ages registered to showcase their trashion masterpieces!

 

The event will be held outside on the WRI Lawn. Bring some warm layers, a blanket, and some picnic items if you wish! If the weather doesn't agree, the event will move indoors. A free bag of popcorn will be provided to all attendees and beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Join us for family fun!

Bird Fest Events

Thursday, May 19th through Sunday, May 22nd

 

The 20th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest is right around the corner! There are plenty of opportunities to take part in birding field trips, workshops, events, and more! There's also beginner birding activities happening the week leading up to Bird Fest weekend. Check out a few events that still have space:

• Friday, May 20th
  • Birding Horse Lake Reserve - $26/$30
  • Local Habitat Restoration Projects Tour - FREE
• Saturday, May 21st
  • Birds & Wine Leavenworth - $34/$40
  • Neighborhood Bird Walk - $12/$15
• Sunday, May 22nd
  • Hike and Draw Mountain Home - $38/$45
  • Bird Friendly Properties Tour (offered in English and Spanish) - $18/$21

Registration for all field trips and workshops is now open. Already registered? Check out the schedule to see if there have been any new additions since you last looked!

Spring Break Camp

Campers in grades K-3 got to spend their spring break with WRI from April 4th-7th! They had a blast playing lots of games. They got to finger paint and make nature art, kept nature journals, learned how to use binoculars, and even dressed up in bird costumes!

Field Day Programs

Last week, four 1st grade classrooms from Peshastin-Dryden Elementary visited WRI for Field Days! The students got to be nature detectives as they explored WRI and the surrounding trails. They got to learn about bugs, plants, soil, and animals through different activities. They walked through the trails looking for signs of animals. They learned about the importance of soil and got to search for things in the soil, including worms! They also learned parts of plants and took home a plant so they could watch it grow. They played lots of games that helped them understand plants and animals, too!

 

Thank you to our volunteers who have helped with Field Days in the last two weeks: Pam DeGrenier and Virgina Kraft!

Want to volunteer for Youth Programs? Click here to view opportunities.

Place

International Dark Sky Week

April 22th-30th, 2022

The International Dark Sky Association is a movement to reduce light pollution in communities. The increased and widespread use of artificial light at night is not only impairing our view of the universe, it is adversely affecting our environment, our safety, our energy consumption and our health. Learn how you can take action and be a part of the movement below.

Welcome Orin to the Board of Directors

WRI is excited to introduce Orin Melvin to the Board of Directors! Orin grew up in Wenatchee and his love for nature came from hiking the foothills, camping with the Scouts, and fishing on our local lakes and rivers. Orin is currently a STEAM teacher for the Quincy School District. He is passionate about the environment and is involved in the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program and supports other conservation efforts. He is dedicated to outdoor education for youth so they too can cherish the beauty of nature. He is a great addition to WRI's team!

Become a WRI Volunteer

Whether you are interested in working with elementary students, building a garden bed, serving on a committee, helping with events, supporting our office tasks or becoming a board member, WRI has a place for you. We couldn't do what we do without you! Join our volunteer team by clicking the link below. You will also see the multiple volunteer opportunities coming up. Email Randee with any questions you may have.

Check Out the New Sign

There is a new sign created for the kiosk near the Red Barn! This sign was created by Gibbs Graphics and sponsored by the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. It features the history of the WRI property and how it was used over time. You can view the sign as you embark on our trails near the Red Barn.

We are hiring for seasonal and permanent positions!

Join the WRI Education Team! We are seeking to hire both seasonal and year-round positions. Click the link below to read more about the positions and how to apply. Applications are being accepted and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Thank you to our donors from the last 2 weeks!

Candace and Chuck Egner - Sustaining

Diane Patterson and David Stoller - Sustaining

Angela Johnson

Kamuron Gurol - Sustaining

Heather Dougherty

Anna and Tim Dougherty

Jochen Mezger

Dave and Pat Notter - Sustaining

Tiffany Brine-Davies and Bill Davies - Sustaining

Dave and Nancy Bartholomew - Sustaining

Lisi Ott - Sustaining

Diane and Herb Young - Sustaining