Hanging clothes on my backyard clothesline gives me a chance to look west, up into the V-shaped Number Two Canyon, where steep sagebrush-covered slopes plunge down to the brushy canyon Continue Reading →
Western thatching ants are emerging from their nests and colonies are active with workers tending the thatch. Continue Reading →
Compared to mobile animals, plants can’t walk away when the weather gets severe and water is scarce. Plants employ several strategies that allow them to cope with water shortage Continue Reading →
Depending on who’s talking, our landscape is called by many names: the Columbia Plateau, the Columbia Basin Eco-region, Arid Lands, the Shrub-steppe Ecosystem, or simply, the sagebrush grassland. Surprising, all Continue Reading →
Yellow bells are one of the early blooming wildflowers in the shrub-steppe. Continue Reading →
Western meadowlark males have arrived to the Wenatchee Foothills’ shrub-steppe. They use songs and postures to establish breeding territories. Continue Reading →
This week’s bitter cold makes staying inside inviting, especially once the sun dips behind the ridge. Winter is a good time for armchair adventuring from the comfort of your own home. The recent Wenatchee Naturalist eNews included this list of sure-to-please films.
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biological soil crust is an essential element of healthy soil. A mix of moss, lichen, and blue-green algae form a thin cohesive layer providing nutrients and water to sprouting seeds. Continue Reading →
This “Curious About” series features one species, Mule Deer, with resources for learners of all ages Continue Reading →
The Wenatchee Area Field Guide is light-weight, waterproof, and fits into your pocket. Use to help identify common native plants and animals Continue Reading →