Easter Prayer 2022
Such love does the sky now pour, that whenever I stand in a field, I have to wring out the light when I get home. – St. Francis of Assisi Continue Reading →
Tag: Wematchee valley
WENATCHEE NATURALIST STORIES: CHAPTER 12
Throughout the seasons, the Wenatchee and Columbia River watersheds inspires so many of us with beauty and wonder. I’m pleased to share three perspectives of Wenatchee Naturalist class members, Jean Continue Reading →
Wenatchee Valley wintering Anna’s Hummingbirds
Maybe your neighbor has told you about scrambling to build a heated nectar feeder in recent winters to serve hungry Anna’s hummingbirds. Ingenuity and cleverness are evident in the variety Continue Reading →
August field notes: A month of reptile sightings
For me, late summer turned into a season of surprising reptile sightings. Here’s a snapshot of my close-up encounters with several of our native snakes and lizards. Many of us Continue Reading →
Make it an adventure, don’t mention the hike
If you ask local parents who routinely take their children out on the trails of our region, they will likely advise you not to ask kids if they want to Continue Reading →
Looking to the foothills for natural inspiration
In my “Building a Culture of Conservation” column, I will focus on the Wenatchee foothills as a learning lab and introduce you to some of our valley’s remarkable native plants Continue Reading →