The purpose of social media marketing is to deliver relevant, educational, and inspirational content to your desired audience on a consistent schedule. We can all use help with this no matter what level we are in with our social media marketing.
Kelly Smith will teach you how to use social media marketing to elevate your brands and build an engaged audience while eliminating the frustration of not knowing when to post, what to post, or where to post. She’ll clear up the four biggest social media marketing misconceptions so you can #postwithpurpose and you’ll leave with 30 days of social media post ideas to breathe new life into a stale social media account.
This event is FREE, please register to receive the Zoom link.

Online: wenatcheechamber.chambermaster.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/136536504939941

Have questions about the COVID 19 vaccine?

Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for a live Q&A session with the Chelan-Douglas Health District. Hear from local public health officials about the COVID 19 vaccine, availability, vaccination locations, as well as vaccine safety and efficacy. This event will be available on Zoom and from the Museum’s Facebook page on Facebook Live. Questions may also be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live.

Panelists:

• Dr. Malcolm Butler, Health Officer, Chelan-Douglas Health District
• Joellen Colson, Senior Vice President & Vaccine Coordinator, Confluence Health
• Dr. Peter Houck, Senior Epidemiologist, WA DOH

Questions may be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live. Thanks to partnerships with Molina Healthcare and Coordinated Care of Washington, live Spanish translation will be provided by Clarius Languages. To access this feature, participants need to log-in with the Zoom log-in and select the Spanish audio channel under the world icon.

ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION: 

Please click the link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86450190696

Webinar ID: 864 5019 0696

Zoom instructions: Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the FREE Zoom app. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link. Click on Join Meeting, and enter the Meeting ID, then the password. Connecting is free and only takes a minute. 

https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/covid-vaccine-qa-community-forum/

t̓il̓ x̌əšt/ hello.

Join Annette Timentwa, Language Curriculum Coordinator for the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Department, for this 5-week basic introductory class on the nxaʔamxčín language. The class will be covering Moses-Columbian language history, phonetics/orthography, vocabulary and grammar. Each class will cover 5-10 words or phrases, along with some simple grammar concepts to try and make simple nxaʔamxčín sentences. Classes will cover family terms, colors, numbers, and feelings because Annette feels that these are lessons that can be used at home and daily. Annette will be utilizing audio, visual, and video tools after the first class covers basic linguistic concepts and history. Participation is not mandatory, but always encouraged. Using your free time to learn another language can be difficult, but Annette commends anyone willing to try and get out of their comfort zone!

lámlamt/ thank you.

Cost: Pay What You Can
The Wenatchee River Institute wants to make this class available to those looking to learn their own language. Part of the funds collected will go to the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Program.

Class limited to 2 0participants. Registration required.

Photo of Annette Timentwa (on left) and Pauline Stensgar, the last fluent nxaʔamxčín speaking elder (on right)

CONTACT INFO

 Rachel Bishop
 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
 509-548-0181 ext 5


https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/03/03/1614821400/indigenous-language-class-nxa-amxc-i-n-/322773

Wear your GREEN and bring your family to downtown Cashmere for the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hosted by Milepost 111 Brewing Company.

Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center online for Made in Wenatchee: Happy Hour with Blue Spirits on March 17^th at 7:00. Erik Soehren, Spirits Draftsman, will walk everyone through 3 different cocktail recipes.

You will be making a Paloma, using Blue Spirits Lime Tequila, a Red Hot Cherry Sour, with Blue Spirits Cherry Whisky, and a Malted Milk Dud Martini, using Blue Spirits Expresso Vodka.

Each tasting kit will include a 1.7 oz bottle of each of the required Blue Spirits alcohol plus other ingredients and the recipe cards.  You will need to provide: egg whites, lemon and lime juice, cream or half and half, orange peel, cherries for garnish, 4 ounces of grapefruit soda such as Squirt and Tajin Seasoning – for the rim of your glass.   

The cost of this event is $35 for members and $40 for non-members.  Click here to register:  URL:61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Made-in-Wenatchee—Happy-Hour-with-Blue-Spirits

Please bring your receipt to the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission Street, beginning on March 16^th during normal business hours.  The Zoom link will come in a separate email.

https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/made-in-wenatchee-happy-hour-with-blue-spirits/

Click this link for Facebook Live, or follow Zoom Webinar instructions below.  

It took 20 years to develop and release the Cosmic Crisp® apple to the Washington apple industry. Kate Evans, a professor in the department of horticulture, based at the Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, will discuss the process and explain the background to the project.

Zoom Webinar Login Information:

https://zoom.us/j/91914265146?pwd=ODRtNTJna093akZ6cHE3R2RNV1Y2Zz09
Passcode: 682016
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +12532158782
Or Telephone:
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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aQHVksiTK

Streaming March 19-20, & April 9-10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets available now at www.whspresents.com

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the films!

It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains.

Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies.

Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS (showtix4u.com)

Streaming March 19-20, & April 9-10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets available now at www.whspresents.com

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the films!

It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains.

Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies.

Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS (showtix4u.com)

This is a virtual event, live-streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home!

TICKETS ARE COMPLIMENTARY! Please "buy" a free ticket to sign up! 
Only one ticket reservation needed per household. Icicle Creek will email you the link to watch before each concert.

Donations are also greatly appreciated.

Sundays at Icicle Creek continues with Emely Phelps and Oksana Ejokina, piano, performing from Canyon Wren Recital Hall.

Music by Schumann, Ruth Crawford Seeger and Ravel. 

https://icicle.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1Q00000dwnfLUAQ

Join Wenatchee River Institute Staff and E. Lorene Young Community Garden volunteers to prep the garden for the coming spring! Email Rachel at rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org if you plan on coming. Please wear a mask.

The work will be moving snow, rearranging things, and sprucing up.

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/03/22/community-garden-clean-up/327743

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext5

Do you love beer but want to know more about where it comes from? Beer dates back thousands of years and has a rich history that goes hand in hand with the advancement of civilization and industry. Despite having a simple recipe mainly involving water, barely, hops, and yeast, there are hundreds of different styles that have been created in various regions throughout the world. It is commonly referred to as “drink of champions”, but what is it that makes this ambrosiac beverage so enticing? How do you make something so varied and delicious using only four ingredients? Whether you’re a homebrewer, commercial brewer, or just an avid beer geek, Pybus University has the class for you. In Brewing 101 they will talk about the history of beer, origins of certain styles, ingredients used, and the basics of the brewing process.

Presenter Bio: This class is taught by Peter Siderius, Head Brewer for Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company. Peter has a passion for brewing that started 4 years ago when he first started at Wenatchee Valley Brewing and since then he has done independent researched and worked towards a degree through Central Washington University in Craft Brewing. He loves sharing his knowledge and getting others interested in a beverage that has shaped this world.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-101-tickets-136323143191

t̓il̓ x̌əšt/ hello.

Join Annette Timentwa, Language Curriculum Coordinator for the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Department, for this 5-week basic introductory class on the nxaʔamxčín language. The class will be covering Moses-Columbian language history, phonetics/orthography, vocabulary and grammar. Each class will cover 5-10 words or phrases, along with some simple grammar concepts to try and make simple nxaʔamxčín sentences. Classes will cover family terms, colors, numbers, and feelings because Annette feels that these are lessons that can be used at home and daily. Annette will be utilizing audio, visual, and video tools after the first class covers basic linguistic concepts and history. Participation is not mandatory, but always encouraged. Using your free time to learn another language can be difficult, but Annette commends anyone willing to try and get out of their comfort zone!

lámlamt/ thank you.

Cost: Pay What You Can
The Wenatchee River Institute wants to make this class available to those looking to learn their own language. Part of the funds collected will go to the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Program.

Class limited to 2 0participants. Registration required.

Photo of Annette Timentwa (on left) and Pauline Stensgar, the last fluent nxaʔamxčín speaking elder (on right)

CONTACT INFO

 Rachel Bishop
 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
 509-548-0181 ext 5


https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/03/03/1614821400/indigenous-language-class-nxa-amxc-i-n-/322773

TICKETS 

Virtual General Admission $0 / $5 / $10 / $20
Pay what you can! Your ticket helps support Icicle Creek and the musicians.

This is a virtual event, streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home! They'll email you the link to watch one hour prior to the event. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

JunkBelly is a band of seasoned musicians who have made their individual trips around the block. They have passion for music and the experience to know what they want from it. JunkBelly is a blues based pop/rock band that features original tunes that reflect influences such as The Allman Brothers Band, Ben Harper, Funk Brothers, SRV, and Santana.
Since their inception JunkBelly has opened for such acts as Vicci Martinez, Average White Band, and Curtis Salgado and B.B. King. With their roots in the blues and their eyes on the ball they make music that moves people. Whether they play to 10 or 10,000 JunkBelly has earned a reputation for making musical experiences that people remember.
Wayne Evans, Vocals, Guitar
Mike Gamble, Bass, Vocals
Tom Flores, Drums, Vocals
Jeff Frantz, Keys, Vocals 

Buy: Virtual Local Music: Junkbelly - Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 7 PM PST (force.com)

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Hop on down to Manson March 27th for Spring Fling!

12-8pm!

• Meet the Apple Blossom Court as they drive through town and the neighborhood
• Take a ride on the Wine Barrel Train
• Get a photo with the Easter Bunny and
• Fly a kite or shoot off a rocket at Singleton Park as we “Soar into Spring”
• Featuring the Grand Opening of Navarre Coulee Vineyards

Enjoy live outdoor music, food, beverages and a welcoming and friendly “Thanks for hopping by” from our local wineries, cideries and restaurants.

For more information go to Spring Fling Event — Manson, WA Chamber of Commerce (moretomanson.com).

Thanks to our partners at North Shore Bible Church and The Manson Apple Blossom Committee.

Have you been wondering what is going on in the Washington StateLegislature this session? Interested in hearing about the latest updates tounemployment insurance taxes, business relief, property taxes and more? Jointhe WVCC’s lobbyist Bruce Beckett for a legislative update.

This event is free, but exclusive to currentWVCC members, please be sure to register to get the Zoom Link. 

Legislative Update - Member Exclusive - Mar 30, 2021 - Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, WA

Let’s all help make 2021 a great year for dahlia gardeners, whether we are veteran growers or enthusiastic beginners! Pybus University will provide a hands-on demonstration of how to plant and care for your dahlias. Members of the NCW Dahlia Society will talk about which dahlias grow well in this climate, and will show you how to prepare your garden, plant your tubers and tend your plants throughout the growing season. They will talk about soil preparation, selection of the best planting locations and discuss routine maintenance that is common to dahlia growers across the Northwest. They will discuss the different forms and varieties of dahlia, how to interpret dahlia terminology and where to go for additional resources as your season progresses. Tools, accessories, supporting/staking and labeling will be discussed. They will briefly touch on how you can increase your dahlia stock by taking cuttings from your tubers. Bring your questions and ideas.

Everyone in attendance will receive a coupon for a free tuber at their spring tuber sales, tentatively scheduled for April 17 and April 24 at Pybus Public Market. Depending on COVID 19 protocols, dates and location may need to be changed before April, so check their website for the most up-to-date information – www.ncwdahlias.org. 

Bios: This class will be taught by members of the North Central Washington Dahlia Society. Among these are American Dahlia Society accredited judges as well as avid dahlia growers who grow simply for the joy of it. The NCW Dahlia Society is committed to providing support to all local community members who love dahlias.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dahlias-101-tickets-136323809183

Have questions about the COVID 19 vaccine?

Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for a live Q&A session on Wednesday, March 31st from 2:00 – 3:00 PM with the Chelan-Douglas Health District. Hear from local public health officials about the COVID 19 vaccine, availability, vaccination locations, as well as vaccine safety and efficacy. This event will be available on Zoom and from the Museum’s Facebook page on Facebook Live. Questions may also be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live.

Panelists:

• Dr. Malcolm Butler, Health Officer, Chelan-Douglas Health District
• Joellen Colson, Senior Vice President & Vaccine Coordinator, Confluence Health
• Dr. Peter Houck, Senior Epidemiologist, WA DOH

Questions may be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live. Thanks to partnerships with Molina Healthcare and Coordinated Care of Washington, live Spanish translation will be provided by Clarius Languages. To access this feature, participants need to log-in with the Zoom log-in and select the Spanish audio channel under the world icon.

ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION: 

Please click the link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86450190696

Webinar ID: 864 5019 0696

Zoom instructions: Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the FREE Zoom app. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link. Click on Join Meeting, and enter the Meeting ID, then the password. Connecting is free and only takes a minute. 

https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/covid-vaccine-qa-community-forum-2/

t̓il̓ x̌əšt/ hello.

Join Annette Timentwa, Language Curriculum Coordinator for the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Department, for this 5-week basic introductory class on the nxaʔamxčín language. The class will be covering Moses-Columbian language history, phonetics/orthography, vocabulary and grammar. Each class will cover 5-10 words or phrases, along with some simple grammar concepts to try and make simple nxaʔamxčín sentences. Classes will cover family terms, colors, numbers, and feelings because Annette feels that these are lessons that can be used at home and daily. Annette will be utilizing audio, visual, and video tools after the first class covers basic linguistic concepts and history. Participation is not mandatory, but always encouraged. Using your free time to learn another language can be difficult, but Annette commends anyone willing to try and get out of their comfort zone!

lámlamt/ thank you.

Cost: Pay What You Can
The Wenatchee River Institute wants to make this class available to those looking to learn their own language. Part of the funds collected will go to the Colville Confederated Tribes Language Program.

Class limited to 2 0participants. Registration required.

Photo of Annette Timentwa (on left) and Pauline Stensgar, the last fluent nxaʔamxčín speaking elder (on right)

CONTACT INFO

 Rachel Bishop
 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
 509-548-0181 ext 5


https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/03/03/1614821400/indigenous-language-class-nxa-amxc-i-n-/322773

Learn to paint "Blossom and Bunny" (on zoom) with acrylics on a 12x16 inch canvas while supporting the Wenatchee Humane Society. Renee from WVHS will co-host this zoom class and share the latest fun facts about what's going on at the shelter.

https://classwithaglass.com/online-adult-classes/

https://www.facebook.com/events/775018530061870

"While many people allow fear to hold them back from making drastic career changes later in life, singer-songwriter Eden Moody ("EM") is doing just the opposite. Born in Argentina, raised in Brazil, and currently living in the United States, EM has performed at VIP pre-shows for some of the biggest names in music, all while being supported by a devoted global fan base that joined forces to raise more than ten-thousand dollars to help her record her debut album with top musicians in Nashville.
"The songs on my first album were simply me trying to sort out all my emotional and religious baggage and find meaning in some crazy life experiences" says EM. A third-culture kid (daughter of former missionaries) at a crossroads - both seeking a new direction in life and starting over in the aftermath of a separation - EM had turned to music, not only to support her and her children by performing on the streets of Sao Paulo, but also for emotional support.
The result?
A unique blend of country and pop with South American influence, EM's self titled debut album is a powerful journey of self discovery, personal empowerment, and finding one's place of belonging.
Today the Leavenworth (WA) based music artist continues to endear fans with exclusive releases, house concerts, and private events.
Offstage, she can be found interacting with her EMpowered Tribe - a private online community she describes as “gypsy souls joined by a shared love of cowboy boots, meaningful music, and conscious living”."

Icicle Creek Artist Talk: Eden Moody (facebook.com)

Registration is open for first tee PLAYer program (ages7-13). The program runs Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm.

Space is limited!

Cost: $75.00

Organizer: Lynn Miller

Web Site: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.firstteecentralwashington.org&c=E,1,Nlh7m7g26vOTMlI-K4wOijT5236ihSbUzsT4HMcr-0WggScUfu2BWHNV08Qzpj7hYhKfWcjo9xF5qgmq3oBkhqfimTXgbru0ux6G5gqmJXa0URg,&typo=1

Phone: 206-718-4369

Join GWATA for this informal opportunity to enjoy abeer (from home), make connections, and hear from a Tech Entrepreneur. GabeCoyne will be the featured speaker. He is disrupting the golf industry withhis highly affordable golf gear, Stix Golf Co. Tech Talk events are not recorded -make sure you are registered & join in live on April 1!

Gabe Coyne is a designer, turned developer,turned entrepreneur. He has co-founded multiple companies, consulted forFortune 500 companies, and is a Partner with our members, Prota Ventures. Gabefounded Stix Golf Co., in 2019 - Stix makes modern golf clubs at a fair price,challenging the current culture of over-priced equipment. 

Register here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

https://www.facebook.com/events/1621520718032795

The Wenatchee River Institute is teaming up with The Plant Ally on April 1st from 4:30-6:30 to host a community seed swap! All are welcome!
If you have seeds to share & trade- great!
If you don't have seeds but are interested in gardening and getting seeds to get you started - great!

Members of Wenatchee River Institute's E. Lorene Young Community Garden will be there to share about the garden & graciously provide seeds. All extra seeds at the end of the night will go to education within the community.

To participate: You can pop by, or set up a station and be there the whole time...up to you! Some seed envelopes and paper to make envelopes will be provided but if you can, please also bring your own containers for seeds just in case.

Location: E. Lorene Young Community Garden - at the end of 12th street in Leavenworth
Please come with masks.

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/04/01/free-community-seed-swap/327547

TICKETS 

Virtual General Admission $0 / $5 / $10 / $20
Pay what you can! Your ticket helps support Icicle Creek and the musicians.

This is a virtual event, streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home! They'll email you the link to watch one hour prior to the event. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

While many people allow fear to hold them back from making drastic career changes later in life, singer-songwriter Eden Moody ("EM") is doing just the opposite. Born in Argentina, raised in Brazil, and currently living in the United States, EM has performed at VIP pre-shows for some of the biggest names in music, all while being supported by a devoted global fan base that joined forces to raise more than ten-thousand dollars to help her record her debut album with top musicians in Nashville.
"The songs on my first album were simply me trying to sort out all my emotional and religious baggage and find meaning in some crazy life experiences" says EM. A third-culture kid (daughter of former missionaries) at a crossroads - both seeking a new direction in life and starting over in the aftermath of a separation - EM had turned to music, not only to support her and her children by performing on the streets of Sao Paulo, but also for emotional support.
The result? A unique blend of country and pop with South American influence, EM's self titled debut album is a powerful journey of self discovery, personal empowerment, and finding one's place of belonging.
Today the Leavenworth based music artist continues to endear fans with exclusive releases, house concerts, and private events.
Offstage, she can be found interacting with her EMpowered Tribe - a private online community she describes as “gypsy souls joined by a shared love of cowboy boots, meaningful music, and conscious living”.

Buy: Virtual Local Music: Eden Moody - Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 7 PM PST (force.com)

Outdoor Artisan Market on the plaza! Come down to the market to shop local with your favorite artisans.

Free event!

*Masks are required*

This is a virtual event, live-streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home!

TICKETS ARE COMPLIMENTARY! Please "buy" a free ticket to sign up! 
Only one ticket reservation needed per household. Icicle Creek Center for he Arts will email you the link to watch before the concert.

Donations are also greatly appreciated.

Sundays at Icicle Creek continues with Hoorig Poochikian, violin, and Elizabeth Dorman, piano, performing from Canyon Wren Recital Hall.

Praised by Joshua Kosman of the San Francisco Chronicle for her “crisp, brightly finished” playing and her “elegance and verve,” pianist Elizabeth Dorman received the 2017 Father Merlet Award from Pro Musicis and was a finalist in the 2018 Leipzig International Bach Competition. Dr. Dorman freelances as a soloist and chamber musician and lives in Berkeley, CA. She has appeared at international festivals including Tanglewood, Britt, Sarasota, Aspen, Toronto Summer Music, Icicle Creek, has twice been an Artist-in-Residence at the Banff Centre and her live solo performances have been nationally broadcast on NPR and public radio.

Armenian-American violinist and Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute alum Hoorig Taline Poochikian began playing the violin with her mother at the age of six. She has performed at a number of venues across North America including Carnegie’s Weill Hall, the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, Merkin Hall and the National Arts Center in Ottawa, Canada. She has also performed in Armenia, Egypt, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Currently based in New York City, Hoorig has received her doctoral degree in violin performance at Stony Brook University, where she studied with Hagai Shaham, Arnaud Sussmann, Phil Setzer and Jennifer Frautschi.

https://icicle.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1Q00000cMsKiUAK

Join the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce virtually! On the first Wednesday of every month, hear from two entrepreneurs and find out how we, as a community, can supportthem, empower them, and connect them to resources so they can grow theirbusiness. Bring your own coffee and join in for a great conversation!

Registration is required to get the Zoom link -visit 1mcwenatcheevalley.eventbrite.com

1 Million Cups Wenatchee Valley Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Drew Foster will present his research usingunmanned aerial systems to locate  andmonitor rare. plants in Chelan County.

Cost: Free

Organizer: Wenatchee Chapter, Washington Native PlantSociety

Register here: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wnps.org%2fevents&c=E,1,T0w4pGU4yol_FcQ2OphbzKvb7gVJuHvO4nfQK2zbtRfLKOP1i_lvSTw89Wt8OKoDxpIBXUg3lC8L_3hxwdU8HlV9HQVn9I1vO5NFT5vRzg,,&typo=1

Phone: 206-527-3319

The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is following state and local health guidelines including social distancing, masks, sanitization, and limiting capacity. The health and wellness of their campers, visitors, members, staff, and community are their top priority. They are excited to offer spring break camp for students the 2nd & 3rd grades. Please see their Safety & Health Guidelines for more information. 

Get ready to team up with your friends to learn the ins and outs of STEAM. Dive into hands-on and engaging activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Discover what STEAM Team fun is all about!

REGISTER HERE

Classes are held Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM for students in 2nd & 3rd Grades.  Students will have lunch on-site; lunch is not provided. For more information about current health and safety protocols or registration questions, please contact Anna Holman at aholman@wvmcc.org or (509)888-6254.

Streaming March 19-20, & April 9-10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets available now at www.whspresents.com

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the films!

It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains.

Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies.

Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS (showtix4u.com)

Write on the River presents “Your Life is a Story: The Artof Memoir” at 9:30 a.m. on April 10. This webinar is for WOTR members and thegeneral public. The webinar will feature a presentation, Q&A and a critiqueby Bill of select attendee manuscripts.

Register at writeontheriver.org.The webinar is $15 for WOTR members and $30 for non-members. A few scholarshipsare available to cover the cost of admission. Email Kay at tko@kaykenyon.com torequest and indicate your city and state.

About the webinar: Bill writes, “Our life is a story,and if told correctly, a very interesting one. There is an art to taking thesprawling events of your life and reducing them down to a personal essay ormemoir.” Using Bill’s unique inside-out approach to writing, students will lookat how to tell the fine difference between telling a story about your life, andusing your life to tell a story. Students can expect to learn how to find thenarrative arc in a personal story, how to write about painful memories, how towrite about people who have mistreated you and how to turn the most challengingmoments from your life into a story that can help others.

About the presenter: William “Bill” Kenower is theauthor of “FearlessWriting: How to Create Boldly and Write With Confidence,” “WriteWithin Yourself: An Author’s Companion” and the forthcoming “EveryoneHas What It Takes: A Writer’s Guide to the End of Self-Doubt.” He is also theEditor-in-Chief of Author magazine.In addition to his books, he’s been published in The New York Times,Writer’s Digest, Edible Seattle, Parent Map, andhas been a featured blogger for the The Huffington Post.

WOTR members receive free and discounted access to events,webinars and workshops year-round. Become a member at writeontheriver.org.

April is Native Plant Appreciation Month! Join theWashington Native Plant Society as it celebrates the beauty and importance ofour state's native flora and its interrelation to our native pollinators, ourwildlife, and ultimately, ourselves. This is the featured eventof the Native Plant Appreciation Month, A Guide to Restoring the Little Thingsthat Run the World. The featured speaker is Dr.Doug Tallamy, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecologyat the University of Delaware, where he has authored 104 research publicationsand has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his researchgoals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants andhow such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. He hasauthored several books including Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants SustainWildlife in Our Gardens, The Living Landscape, and Nature's Best Hope,published in 2020.

Cost: Free

Organizer: Washington Native Plant Society

Web Site: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wnps.org%2fevents&c=E,1,joJrPszUIc2qtQC6I3vnJ8O3qwWhTDIzPqbizzdYO-jGec-bSNJqJEF3bHSeM-ssty795y2UoGfWy1zcxH7vbUQm9jbAxJGkeV4gt6sTHKPEmrNlsA,,&typo=1

Phone: (206) 527-3210

This program is a LIVE EVENT and will not be recorded andthere will be no other opportunity to view this inspiring presentation, soregister now at: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wnps.org%2fwnps-annual-events%2fnpam&c=E,1,25Z3IfrFUsz0EmGN54cU8ZyCXBJlbQsW5p-GBYSZPCG_32EkcglSNWN94deHz3YBC5urE_xfZM8WUypDwyIj32o86mIuO4quZltbQzOw&typo=1

Nick’s Bricks, the Annual Lego Event at Pybus Public Market, returns this spring and will
look a little different than past years. On Saturday, April 10th, the Nick’s Bricks and Pybus
team will be set up to form lines for a giveaway event. Times for pass out will be between
10am and 12 pm and from 1 to 3pm, both sessions while supplies last. The Giveaway will
be held outdoors at the south end of Pybus Plaza. In addition to the Giveaway, an exhibit
of Lego builds by local Lego Masters will be available for viewing in the LocalTel Event
Center.
“Our goal this year was to make free Lego Kits available to the children in our community
and to encourage the Shop Local Campaign at Pybus Public Market,” said Jayne Vitulli.
“We are excited to host Nick’s Bricks as a smaller event this year and look forward to
welcoming back our larger event next year on April 9, 2022,” said Leslie Freytag, Pybus
Public Market Executive Director. “We are asking the community to continue to be
mindful of the COVID-19 safety measures we have in place, masks and social distancing,
and to follow the entry and departure points,” Leslie added.
Nick’s Bricks is named in memory of Nicholas (Nick) H. Vitulli and is an event that he
would have loved! Nick passed away in 2016 at the young age of 24 while hiking in
Africa. Nick was gentle, kind, joyful and loved life. He was curious and creative and was
never afraid to explore possibilities. Nick’s FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS and FUN were most
important to him in his life.
Nick loved LEGOS, playing board games and his favorite book was Lord of the Rings.
Nick was also known for rocking the flannel, for his love of music and playing the bass.
His fantastic imagination and love for play allowed him to maintain and never let go of his
childlike heart.
Nick’s parents, Kevin and Jayne Vitulli of Wenatchee, WA created the Nicholas H. Vitulli
Memorial Fund at CFNCW to honor their son by sharing his love of Legos and play with
all children in our region.

Streaming March 19-20, & April 9-10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets available now at www.whspresents.com

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the films!

It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains.

Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos – the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar – are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies.

Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS (showtix4u.com)

TICKETS 

Virtual General Admission $0 / $5 / $10 / $20
Pay what you can! Your ticket helps support Icicle Creek and the musicians.

This is a virtual event, streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home! They'll email you the link to watch one hour prior to the event. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

The Nate Weakley Project is comprised of Nathaniel Weakley, Steve Clem on guitar, Evan Anderson on drums, and Debby Shea Anderson on bass playing classic and modern rock.

Buy: Virtual Local Music: The Nate Weakley Project - Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 7 PM PST (force.com)

Join the Literacy Council of Chelan & Douglas Counties for an evening of fun-filled trivia to provide free English classes for adults in Chelan and Douglas Counties! 

• $20 per person
• Register a team of up to six
• Invite friends and family from any location!
• On your own and feeling social? Register solo or as a couple or small group and get matched with teammates that night!
• Choose the night that works best for you. Each night will have different trivia questions.
• Prizes for the top team each night!

Team Trivia Fundraiser (literacycouncilcd.org)

Join Pybus University for a conversation about homelessness in the Wenatchee valley area with local area individuals and groups working to combat homelessness and create positive change. Additional information and a list of panel individuals presenting during this discussion will be provided closer to the class date.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homelessness-in-the-valley-tickets-137447628557

What the heck is SEO? How does it work? Why's it important? How can you get started?
Without getting too nerdy, SEO helps your website get more traffic from search engines like Google, without paying for ads.
Sounds awesome, right? It is, but it's also a HUGE topic. So to keep things focused, fun, and usable in the real world, Shai will give you 10 SEO tips that can help small businesses get big results.
It's important to note that SEO isn't something that earns you a boatload of traffic overnight (unless you're super lucky). In fact, it's a long-term goal that takes consistency, persistence, grit, patience, creativity, research, and strategy.
But don't be discouraged! Along with the 10 tips, Shai will share an SEO success story with you and answer your questions as well!

wenatcheechamber.chambermaster.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/244349704080213

Icicle Creek Artist Talk is a new virtual series from Icicle Creek where they interview artists of all kinds from around NCW to learn about their craft, processes, methods and artistic ideologies.

The series will stream regularly from the Icicle Creek website, YouTube, and Facebook page.

Next up, Erin Nash, Chelsea Murphy, and Mary Big Bull-Lewis join in to discuss The Brave Space Project, a group of women-led creatives and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to redefine “outdoorsy” and reclaim belonging in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous and Women of Color (BIWOC).

“Our first film, Expedition Reclamation, is a short documentary highlighting 12 Washington-based BIWOC exploring their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation. I truly believe the themes of reciprocity, connection, and belonging in this film have the power to foster collective, necessary healing for all outdoor lovers.”

https://www.bravespaceproject.org/

Watch on Youtube

Artist Talk | Icicle Creek Center for the Arts

https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/made-in-wenatchee-cider-tasting-with-union-hill-cider/

Join the Literacy Council of Chelan & Douglas Counties for an evening of fun-filled trivia to provide free English classes for adults in Chelan and Douglas Counties! 

• $20 per person
• Register a team of up to six
• Invite friends and family from any location!
• On your own and feeling social? Register solo or as a couple or small group and get matched with teammates that night!
• Choose the night that works best for you. Each night will have different trivia questions.
• Prizes for the top team each night!

Team Trivia Fundraiser (literacycouncilcd.org)

Click here to watch via Facebook Live. Or click zoom webinar link below.

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for an evening chat with Matt Primomo, Avalanche Specialist for the Northwest Avalanche Center. Matt will be talking about our historic winter season, the persistent weak layer we experienced, and the status of things now.
How to watch:

Click the link above for Facebook Live or use the links below for Zoom Webinar.
https://zoom.us/j/98626581429?pwd=RmxJKzRzYzdxRDJ3b2VYcS9jYXBHdz09
Passcode: 815164

Photo: Provided by Matt Primomo, very wide crowns connecting multiple starting zones on Sixty-six Hundred Ridge on February 24th.
Speaker Bio:
Matt Primomo is an Avalanche Specialist who has worked at NWAC since 2017/18. Matt lives in Leavenworth and is responsible for writing the avalanche advisories for the East Central, East North, and Stevens Pass zones.

Matt is intrigued by snow and its unique properties. He enjoys tracking the ever-changing snowpack, winter weather patterns, large avalanche cycles, weather station maintenance, and writing and teaching all about it. Previously he spent five years working as a year-round avalanche professional, maximizing his time spent in winter. Matt worked with the Utah Department of Transportation as an avalanche forecaster, while also directing an avalanche program for a small gold mine in Chile during the Southern Hemisphere Winter.

Matt is a certified Ski Guide with the American Mountain Guide Association and a Pro Instructor with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Colorado, and an associate’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership from Colorado Mountain College. In the summer he works as a mountain guide with the Northwest Mountain School, and Exum Mountain Guides. When he isn’t working you’ll find him enjoying the mountains with his wife, climbing, surfing, working on the house, sharpening snow saws for his company Primo Snow and Avalanche, or attempting to cook Italian food as well as the rest of his family.

CONTACT INFO

 Rachel Bishop
 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
 509-548-0181 ext 5

RELATED LINKS

• Northwest Avalanche Center
• Primo Snow and Avalanche

What has COVID-19 shown us when it comes to our regionalstrengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities?

Join NCWEDD in a discussion with panelists on broadbandopportunities regarding telehealth, telework, and broadband alternatives withinrural areas. They’ll also discuss housing challenges and opportunities in NCW andretail strategies within the region.  Ifwe plan accordingly and collaborate regionally, we can emerge stronger thanever before.

The 2021 Economic Forum is in partnership with OkanoganCouny Economic Alliance, LocalTel, Central Washington Homebuilders Assoc.

Cost: 25.00

Organizer: NCW Economic Development District

Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-ncw-economic-forum-beyond-covid-19-tickets-144040684565?discount=earlybird21&fbclid=IwAR1xVCRjxx8havCmxZWnO0zyUlaeBbVeq11svQvmTFOjeiIvNd4_-at50bc

Phone: 509-899-9321

Every culture around the world has some form of storytelling. It brings people together, builds community and can connect us to the natural world. Join the Wenatchee River Institute for an evening of storytelling that is bound to get your mind ready for spring adventures to come!

Members of the community will be coming together for this exciting event! Storytellers come from a range of backgrounds and will be sharing their own 5-7 minute stories.

Storytellers will include:
Wendell George
Joanna Dunn
Marlene Farrell
Julia Pinnix
Dave Bartholomew
Cleve Pinnix
Pat Murphy
Emily Dick

The event starts at 6:30pm.

Zoom Log in:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/91282361493?pwd=MW9KVmlrRWJtSjQvelVRUjRnb0I4QT09
Passcode: 037441
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 912 8236 1493
Passcode: 037441

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext. 5

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/04/15/a-night-of-storytelling-discovery-in-nature/326453

Join the Literacy Council of Chelan & Douglas Counties for an evening of fun-filled trivia to provide free English classes for adults in Chelan and Douglas Counties! 

• $20 per person
• Register a team of up to six
• Invite friends and family from any location!
• On your own and feeling social? Register solo or as a couple or small group and get matched with teammates that night!
• Choose the night that works best for you. Each night will have different trivia questions.
• Prizes for the top team each night!

Team Trivia Fundraiser (literacycouncilcd.org)

Join Sustainable Wenatchee on Saturday, April 17th for celebrating the 51st Earth day! Enjoy educational booths and take-home children’s activities. This is an all-outdoor, socially distanced event – please wear your mask!

North Central Washington’s largest & longest running celebration of Earth Day will launch live on Saturday, April 17th starting at 10am.

https://www.chelanearthdayfair.org/

TICKETS 

Virtual General Admission $0 / $5 / $10 / $20
Pay what you can! Your ticket helps support Icicle Creek and the musicians.

This is a virtual event, streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home! They'll email you the link to watch one hour prior to the event. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

 
Snowy Owl Songwriters Circle is a new virtual series from Icicle Creek with musicians from across the state. Watch and listen as they play original music, tell the stories behind them and jam out with each other! The next songwriters circle includes Wayne Evans, James Counts, and Jeffrey Slough.

Buy: Snowy Owl Songwriters Circle - Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 7 PM PST (force.com)

The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) isoffering a Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association-approved40-hour Basic Mediation Training (BMT) course in April 2021 in collaborationwith the Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities. The WVDRC offers this coursefor anyone who:

• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteermediator with the WVDRC.

• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal withconflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.

• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, oreducation field and needs relevant professional training.

The BMT course teaches the process of mediation,communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful andconstructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in theworkplace, home, or in our community.

Trainees who have completed the BMT course are eligibleto begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator withthe WVDRC.

The BMT is an interactive learning experience offered over5 days spanning two weeks (April 20-22 and April 28-29, 2021). Course materialsare provided. The registration fee is $535 per person. For groups of 3 or morepersons from the same organization, registration is $425 per individual.

Training is approved for 40 Clock Hours for educators.CLE & ethics for attorneys pending.

Organizer: Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvdrc-basic-mediation-training-spring-2021-tickets-132086848319

Phone: 509-888-0957

REGISTRATION CLOSES at noon on April 14.

FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIREsession! Course will be offered VIRTUALLY. Printed materials will be mailed.

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Please join Pybus University to learn about the endocannabinoid system/ECS, the largest neurotransmitter system in your body that is considered one of the most important healthcare discoveries of the last century. Deficiencies in your ECS can result in many adverse symptoms. Cannabinoids, compounds from industrial hemp plant, interact on receptors in every body system. Pybus University will overview the ECS and highlight the benefits of cannabinoids: CBD, CBG, CBC, and CBN for helping us to have better stress tolerance, sleep better to wake more rested, and to deal with anxiousness. Many health and wellness products are now targeted at our ECS, yet toxicity and fraudulent labeling are a significant concern, so Pybus University will touch on a checklist for safety and quality. 

Bio: Dr. Chandra Villano, ND has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine in the Wenatchee Valley for 16 years and she is passionate about Naturopathic Medicine, the endocannabinoid system, clinical nutrition, and green living. She is an active board member and educator with two local non-profits for cancer survivorship and she has a keen interest in neuroscience, epigenetics, and mindfulness. She is an avid organic gardener, cyclist, and lover of nature.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-anxiety-sleep-and-cannabinoids-tickets-136691256227

The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) isoffering a Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association-approved40-hour Basic Mediation Training (BMT) course in April 2021 in collaborationwith the Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities. The WVDRC offers this coursefor anyone who:

• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteermediator with the WVDRC.

• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal withconflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.

• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, oreducation field and needs relevant professional training.

The BMT course teaches the process of mediation,communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful andconstructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in theworkplace, home, or in our community.

Trainees who have completed the BMT course are eligibleto begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator withthe WVDRC.

The BMT is an interactive learning experience offered over5 days spanning two weeks (April 20-22 and April 28-29, 2021). Course materialsare provided. The registration fee is $535 per person. For groups of 3 or morepersons from the same organization, registration is $425 per individual.

Training is approved for 40 Clock Hours for educators.CLE & ethics for attorneys pending.

Organizer: Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvdrc-basic-mediation-training-spring-2021-tickets-132086848319

Phone: 509-888-0957

REGISTRATION CLOSES at noon on April 14.

FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIREsession! Course will be offered VIRTUALLY. Printed materials will be mailed.

This workshop is all about having fun while you learn a new skill. Adventure into your own creativity while you learn the basics of wood burning. You’ll be instructed and encouraged in a low-stress environment where there are no mistakes.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to choose, and use your wood burning tool
- How to choose and prepare your wood
- Design and composition basics
- Transfer techniques (so you can use the optional template provided)
- Wood burning techniques
- How to add color
- How to choose a finish

Choose between 3 different ticket options:
Option 1 - $85: Includes everything you need to complete your project:
- Walnut Hollow Wood Burning Tool
- 4.5 – 5 inch Aspen Round
- Scrap wood to practice on
- Sawtooth hanging bracket
- Fine grit sandpaper
- Washi tape
- Graphite paper
- Design template (optional)

Option 2 - $70: Includes everything above except the Wood Burning Tool

Option 3 - DIY - $35: Instruction only - I will email to you a list of supplies, and instructions on how to get your wood ready to burn!

Sales for option 1 and 2 close April 13th, so you can get your kits in time.

In addition to the items listed in the kit, you will also want to have the following items available:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Small long nose pliers
- Small heat proof dish

About the Instructor: Crystal Bailar of Mosstangle Arts is an artist and pyrographer who teaches wood burning to empower others to be courageous and expand the boundaries of their own creativity. She firmly believes that adventure is a mindset that can be cultivated whenever and wherever you are. She loves being outside and has been hiking all over the west coast and Alaska since she was a small child. She brings her love for the outdoors to her art and instruction.

Register here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/59637/tickets

CONTACT INFO

 Rachel Bishop
 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
 509-548-0181 ext 5

The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) isoffering a Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association-approved40-hour Basic Mediation Training (BMT) course in April 2021 in collaborationwith the Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities. The WVDRC offers this coursefor anyone who:

• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteermediator with the WVDRC.

• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal withconflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.

• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, oreducation field and needs relevant professional training.

The BMT course teaches the process of mediation,communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful andconstructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in theworkplace, home, or in our community.

Trainees who have completed the BMT course are eligibleto begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator withthe WVDRC.

The BMT is an interactive learning experience offered over5 days spanning two weeks (April 20-22 and April 28-29, 2021). Course materialsare provided. The registration fee is $535 per person. For groups of 3 or morepersons from the same organization, registration is $425 per individual.

Training is approved for 40 Clock Hours for educators.CLE & ethics for attorneys pending.

Organizer: Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvdrc-basic-mediation-training-spring-2021-tickets-132086848319

Phone: 509-888-0957

REGISTRATION CLOSES at noon on April 14.

FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIREsession! Course will be offered VIRTUALLY. Printed materials will be mailed.

Join the Wenatchee River Institute in celebrating the Earth by cleaning up along the Wenatchee River! Meet at WRI's parking lot at 4pm. The work will last for two hours, but you can leave when ever you'd like.

According to current COVID guidelines, 12 people are allowed together at one time. Please register ahead of time, so WRI knows how many people to expect.

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/04/22/earth-day-river-cleanup/327671

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext. 5

Join the Wenatchee Downtown Association for their Annual Appreciation Banquet where they honor the past year downtown. They will be at the Wenatchee Convention Center for an in person gathering. All current Covid regulations will be followed, and dinner will be served. Thank you to generous sponsors, Dave & Sandy Gellatly!

To purchase tickets click here.

Also, they want to hear your Covid success stories! Submit a story today about a downtown business who went above and beyond for you in the midst of this pandemic. There are so many amazing stories emerging from this dark time, and they would love the opportunity to honor these businesses at their downtown banquet. Submit your story today!

https://wendowntown.org/featured-events/2021/4/28/annual-appreciation-banquet

Laugh Riot is back for year 21! This show is starring twoamazing comedians Karen Ronkowski (Late Show with David Letterman, ComedyCentral) and Rob Little (Best Dam sports show period and Last Call with CarsonDaly). Crowd is reduced and tickets are extremely limited. Tickets includedinner and reserve table of 6, 4 and 2 are available.

Cost: $55 (dinner and show)

Organizer: Jason Austin

Web Site: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.laughriot.net&c=E,1,pT8o9UB3hVUutFxJ3ck1vrVHKjJ-JEk10AQlt3Ou8CDCmxDY8EioQIjlUDQcp5ismBo_EdJz3eAYC9sC-A6kCxIKGdJQba1v4MsjIlB3WNuvhOe6o5fT&typo=1

Phone: 509-669-0821

This is a Pancake Breakfast to raise funds to send Lodge leadership to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Saturday morning, April 24th from 7am to 10 am, our Scouts will be providing prepared pancakes and sausage in "to go" boxes with utensils at King's Orchard's covered vestibule. The youth are excited to let the community know Scouting is alive and well so they hope folks come out and support them.

Cost: $10

Organizer: Order of the Arrow, BSA's National Honor Society

Phone: 509-293-2988

Join the NCW WA Dahlias Society for their annual tuber sale! Cost is $4.00 per tuber and available between 8am – 1pm.

Please remember to maintain social distancing and wear a mask while attending this outdoor event.

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Month with the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS). Members of the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of WNPS will provide you with some tools to help you sort out the complexities of the green world. The group will assemble indoors for a general introduction and then go for a leisurely stroll from Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) along the Wenatchee River. You will look for pretty flowers and begin to recognize differences in leaves and other clues helpful in identification. There will be field guides on hand to distinguish several plant families. Meet at the Wenatchee River Institute.

Free class, though RSVP through website required
Leaders: Joan Frazee & Leesa Broker
Limit: 10

Photo Credit: David Moore

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/04/24/introduction-to-native-plants-walk/327754

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

https://pybuspublicmarket.org/event/the-rustique-divas-vintage-market/?instance_id=1499

TICKETS 

Virtual General Admission $0 / $5 / $10 / $20
Pay what you can! Your ticket helps support Icicle Creek and the musicians.

This is a virtual event, streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home! They'll email you the link to watch one hour prior to the event. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

 Icicle Creek is switching up their live-streamed music series a bit with cellist, Gretchen Yanover!
Seattle cellist Gretchen Yanover has been attached to her instrument since she began playing at the age of ten in her public school music program. She was immersed in the world of classical music until her college years, when she expanded her range to include playing in bands. Once she was introduced to a loop sampler, Gretchen found a new voice for her instrument. She began to improvise and compose in this context, creating her own instrumental atmospheres and melodies. She has four solo albums to date.

Buy: Virtual Local Music: Gretchen Yanover - Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 7 PM PST (force.com)

Laugh Riot is back for year 21! This show is starring two amazing comedians Karen Ronkowski (Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central) and Rob Little (Best Dam sports show period and Last Call with CarsonDaly). Crowd is reduced and tickets are extremely limited. Tickets include dinner and reserve table of 6, 4 and 2 are available.

Cost: $55 (dinner and show)

Organizer: Jason Austin

Web Site: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.laughriot.net&c=E,1,pT8o9UB3hVUutFxJ3ck1vrVHKjJ-JEk10AQlt3Ou8CDCmxDY8EioQIjlUDQcp5ismBo_EdJz3eAYC9sC-A6kCxIKGdJQba1v4MsjIlB3WNuvhOe6o5fT&typo=1

Phone: 509-669-0821

If you’ve joined in the past for the Master Gardeners sale, please be aware that they will not be at Pybus this year, but check them out for an online event!

The sale will be entirely online. At the online checkout, guests will be prompted to select a day and time for curbside pickup on either Saturday, May 1st or Sunday, May 2nd.

The sale website will have all the details you need including a map detailing the curbside pickup area at the U.S. Forest Service on Western Avenue.

https://mgfchelancounty.org/foundation/fundraising/plant-sale/

Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center in viewing the documentary Promised Land and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Sessions with a local panel on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 PM.

Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the Duwamish and the Chinook, as they fight for the restoration of treaty rights they’ve long been denied. In following their story, the film examines a larger problem in the way that the government and society still looks at tribal sovereignty.

Promised Land debuted in select theaters fall 2016. It won the award for Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking at the 10th Annual LA Skins Fest and was an official selection for the 41st Annual American Indian Film Festival, Northwest Film Forum’s 19th Annual Local Sightings Film Festival, the 12th Annual Ellensburg Film Festival, and the 5th Annual Social Justice Film Festival, among others.

Registration is by donation. After registering you will receive an email with a link to preview the film at your leisure and join in virtually for a Q&A Session with a local panel on Tuesday, April 27 from 7 – 8:00 PM.

REGISTER HERE

https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/environmental-film-speaker-series-promised-land/

Join Kelli Baraibar, US Forest Service Botanist at theMethow Valley Ranger District for a discussion of a subalpine plant community. Heathers form hardy mats which trap soil, water andnutrients, and provide protection for other plant species to establish. Yet itonly takes about 20 footsteps to cause a heather mat to begin to die, leading tothe unraveling of the subalpine community in which it exists. Kelly willpresent the ecology of the heather species found in our area, speciesdistribution, colonization strategies, heather adaptations, climate change, andother fascinating facts. Her talk will also cover restoration efforts inpopular day hike locations along the North Cascades Highway and challengesposed in the face of upward trends in the recreation.

Cost: Free

Venue: Live stream on line via Zoom

Organizer: Wenatchee Valley Native Plant Society

Register in advance here: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wnps.org%2fevents&c=E,1,N1--QmpjgZhYLNfD7uTzjwWnhnbdFtQrW4F56FX5vr6AJ7Psn8yf97_8jlGYCdAr7ILOwUxueIoJpwYylP5IoRlL7v-3slRuOVemHCxruHdj99gVb2blXA,,&typo=1

Phone: 206-527-3210

2021 in collaboration with the Dispute Resolution Centerof Tri-Cities. The WVDRC offers this course for anyone who:

• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteermediator with the WVDRC.

• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal withconflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.

• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, oreducation field and needs relevant professional training.

The BMT course teaches the process of mediation,communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful andconstructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in theworkplace, home, or in our community.

Trainees who have completed the BMT course are eligibleto begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator withthe WVDRC.

The BMT is an interactive learning experience offeredover 5 days spanning two weeks (April 20-22 and April 28-29, 2021). Coursematerials are provided. The registration fee is $535 per person. For groups of3 or more persons from the same organization, registration is $425 perindividual.

Training is approved for 40 Clock Hours for educators.CLE & ethics for attorneys pending.

Organizer: Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

 Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvdrc-basic-mediation-training-april-2021-tickets-142579305541

Phone: 509-888-0957

REGISTRATION CLOSES at noon on April 14.

FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIREsession! Course will be offered VIRTUALLY. Printed materials will be mailed.

Join the downtown for their Annual Appreciation Banquet where they honor the past year downtown. This event is typically held in February, however current regulations prohibit gathering at this time. Ticket information and details to follow.

https://wendowntown.org/featured-events/2021/4/28/annual-appreciation-banquet

2021 in collaboration with the Dispute Resolution Centerof Tri-Cities. The WVDRC offers this course for anyone who:

• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteermediator with the WVDRC.

• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal withconflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.

• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, oreducation field and needs relevant professional training.

The BMT course teaches the process of mediation,communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful andconstructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in theworkplace, home, or in our community.

Trainees who have completed the BMT course are eligibleto begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator withthe WVDRC.

The BMT is an interactive learning experience offeredover 5 days spanning two weeks (April 20-22 and April 28-29, 2021). Coursematerials are provided. The registration fee is $535 per person. For groups of3 or more persons from the same organization, registration is $425 perindividual.

Training is approved for 40 Clock Hours for educators.CLE & ethics for attorneys pending.

Organizer: Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

 Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvdrc-basic-mediation-training-april-2021-tickets-142579305541

Phone: 509-888-0957

REGISTRATION CLOSES at noon on April 14.

FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIREsession! Course will be offered VIRTUALLY. Printed materials will be mailed.

Are you interested in the impact COVID-19 has had on the local tourism industry? Do you want to hear the latest information on developments statewide? Please join the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce to hear from David Blandford, Executive Director for Washington Tourism Alliance, and Jerri Barkley, Destination Marketing Operations Director at the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. They will share updated information on the state of the tourism and hospitality industry and what we can look forward to in the future.
Thank you to our sponsor, American Family Insurance- Jake Davison, Agent.
This event is free, please be sure to register to get the Zoom link at www.wenatchee.org/events/calendar

https://www.facebook.com/events/504853527559962

Nonprofit Day provides an opportunity to spread awareness of nonprofit organizations in the Wenatchee Valley and reach people in the community who want to support their cause.

Nonprofit Day is scheduled for Saturday May 1st, 10am-2pm and will take place outside in the Pybus plaza and west parking lot.

https://pybusmarket.z2systems.com/np/clients/pybusmarket/event.jsp?event=1002&

Start early and stay late in Downtown Wenatchee! Grab your girlfriends and join the Wenatchee Downtown Association for a day of shopping, discounts and in store happenings . Start shopping as early as 10am on Thursday May 6th! Please note, due to Covid regulations, all current safety precautions will be followed, and masks will be required to attend. Further details about the exact hours of the event will be made available closer to the event date.

Purchase your Swag Bag now!

https://wendowntown.org/featured-events/2019/4/18/girls-night-out-lh9e7

2021 Horse Lake 25k, 10 mile and 5 mile Trail Runs Presented By Subaru/Cascade Autocenter

Run Wenatchee is excited to be back on these Historic Wenatchee Valley Trails! The 25k, 10 mile, and 5 mile trail runs encompass this amazing 1,700-acre reserve which represents a critical piece of protected open lands in the Wenatchee Foothills for recreation.

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Spring has sprung and the morel are emerging! Join the Wenatchee River Institute staff, morel enthusiast, Rachel Bishop, for a half day of learning all about morels! You will start the day with an introduction to the mushroom itself, how to identify it, and what to avoid. Then everyone will go over proper foraging techniques and how to do it safely. The rest of the time will be spent out in the field looking for these delightful little nuggets. There are no guarantees any will be found, but you will have the skills to go out on your own and give it a try later!

Meet at Wenatchee River Institute at 9:30am.
Everyone will do a mix of carpooling and caravanning to the morel foraging locations from WRI.
Cost: $30 members, $35 non-members
Limit of 12 participants.

Check out Rachel's Morel Mushroom video for a brief introduction! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_9k9I5HYaw&list=PLjATQxBXvvgUU1ScqvyFDg__LpVxpINoQ&index=3

Photo credit: John Place

CONTACT INFO

 Rachel Bishop
 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
 509-548-0181 ext 5

Everyone loves toys! Each generation has a connection to the iconic toys of their youth, some have staying power and some have disappeared from the toy store shelves. Toys foster early childhood development by stimulating the imagination, learning and creativity, play also helps adults in areas of problem solving and happiness. The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center will invite you to come kindle the sense of nostalgia for the toys of your youth and learn about the toys of past generations in this exhibit featuring toys of the 50s, 60s, and 70s as well as the local toy store that brought fun and merriment to this small Washington community, Wenatchee Cycle and Toy.

Thank you for our Presenting Sponsor, Keyhole Security and Ron and Jeanne Lodge, for their support for this exhibit!

https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/tomfoolery-vintage-fun-from-wenatchee-cycle-toy-exhibit-open-to-members-only-may-6-8/

Registration for first tee classes start March 1st!

Target Class (ages 5-6), Monday & Thursdayfrom 4:00-5:00 pm PLAYer & PAR Classes (ages 7-13), Monday & Thursdayfrom 5:15-6:45 pm

Cost: $75.00

Organizer: Lynn Miller

Web Site: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.firstteecentralwashington.org%2f&c=E,1,c9U7RyKEckgunEBKflz3UJpBEiLiO5qe4oTpcsnWT5MG-N8Cdu8f3L3ktZKphfD5VLC2Hg24L-3O4D73ce-8V6MKS83DUUOFBUQ8Vg5wkRVDbTBBppFsi7k,&typo=1

Phone: 206-718-4369

Wenatchee River Institute’s Spring Bird Fest 2021 is taking on a hybrid model. So, that means you can also take part in this fun event from your own home and backyard. This event is open to everyone, wherever you are, and is great for the whole family. It is a great opportunity to look at the birds around you, brush up on your bird identification skills, and maybe learn to identify new birds, as well as having the honor and glory of being The Stay-At-Home Birdwatching Challenge Champion or Champions; you might win a prize!

The idea is that each bird species seen and positively identified, in or from the home/garden, is recorded on the entry form, note book, or sheet of paper. The entry with the most species at the end of the weekend wins.

The competition begins on Thursday May 13th at 8am and runs until Sunday May 16th at 5pm. Email in your list of species seen (or a photo of your completed form) to programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, by 8am on Monday May 17th. Please do not include birds seen past 5pm Sunday.

Download your entry form here – https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/file_download/453682b5-7398-4113-9bd9-c6d9d0b7d03c

NOTE: If you cannot print off the form just use a sheet of paper or notebook and email in your list at the end of the competition.

RULES:
1. All species must be seen from your home or garden between 8am on Thursday May 13th and 5pm on Sunday May 16th.
2. Hearing a bird does not count.
3. Sorry, domestic or pet birds such a chickens don’t count.
4. The home with the highest species count at the end of the week wins.
5. In the event of a tie a winner’s name will be drawn from a hat to determine place (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
6. The judging panel’s decision is final!

CONTACT INFO

 programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/05/16/the-at-home-bird-watching-challenge/331417

Wenatchee River Institute’s Spring Bird Fest 2021 is taking on a hybrid model. So, that means you can also take part in this fun event from your own home and backyard. This event is open to everyone, wherever you are, and is great for the whole family. It is a great opportunity to look at the birds around you, brush up on your bird identification skills, and maybe learn to identify new birds, as well as having the honor and glory of being The Stay-At-Home Birdwatching Challenge Champion or Champions; you might win a prize!

The idea is that each bird species seen and positively identified, in or from the home/garden, is recorded on the entry form, note book, or sheet of paper. The entry with the most species at the end of the weekend wins.

The competition begins on Thursday May 13th at 8am and runs until Sunday May 16th at 5pm. Email in your list of species seen (or a photo of your completed form) to programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, by 8am on Monday May 17th. Please do not include birds seen past 5pm Sunday.

Download your entry form here – https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/file_download/453682b5-7398-4113-9bd9-c6d9d0b7d03c

NOTE: If you cannot print off the form just use a sheet of paper or notebook and email in your list at the end of the competition.

RULES:
1. All species must be seen from your home or garden between 8am on Thursday May 13th and 5pm on Sunday May 16th.
2. Hearing a bird does not count.
3. Sorry, domestic or pet birds such a chickens don’t count.
4. The home with the highest species count at the end of the week wins.
5. In the event of a tie a winner’s name will be drawn from a hat to determine place (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
6. The judging panel’s decision is final!

CONTACT INFO

 programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/05/16/the-at-home-bird-watching-challenge/331417

TICKETS 

Virtual General Admission $0 / $5 / $10 / $20
Pay what you can! Your ticket helps support Icicle Creek and the musicians.

This is a virtual event, streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home! They'll email you the link to watch one hour prior to the event. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

Local band Mugsy's Groove, live-streamed to you from Snowy Owl Theater!

Buy: Virtual Local Music: Mugsy's Groove - Friday, May 14, 2021, at 7 PM PST (force.com)

Wenatchee River Institute’s Spring Bird Fest 2021 is taking on a hybrid model. So, that means you can also take part in this fun event from your own home and backyard. This event is open to everyone, wherever you are, and is great for the whole family. It is a great opportunity to look at the birds around you, brush up on your bird identification skills, and maybe learn to identify new birds, as well as having the honor and glory of being The Stay-At-Home Birdwatching Challenge Champion or Champions; you might win a prize!

The idea is that each bird species seen and positively identified, in or from the home/garden, is recorded on the entry form, note book, or sheet of paper. The entry with the most species at the end of the weekend wins.

The competition begins on Thursday May 13th at 8am and runs until Sunday May 16th at 5pm. Email in your list of species seen (or a photo of your completed form) to programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, by 8am on Monday May 17th. Please do not include birds seen past 5pm Sunday.

Download your entry form here – https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/file_download/453682b5-7398-4113-9bd9-c6d9d0b7d03c

NOTE: If you cannot print off the form just use a sheet of paper or notebook and email in your list at the end of the competition.

RULES:
1. All species must be seen from your home or garden between 8am on Thursday May 13th and 5pm on Sunday May 16th.
2. Hearing a bird does not count.
3. Sorry, domestic or pet birds such a chickens don’t count.
4. The home with the highest species count at the end of the week wins.
5. In the event of a tie a winner’s name will be drawn from a hat to determine place (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
6. The judging panel’s decision is final!

CONTACT INFO

 programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/05/16/the-at-home-bird-watching-challenge/331417

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

This is a virtual event, live-streamed from Icicle Creek to you, at home!

TICKETS ARE COMPLIMENTARY! Please "buy" a free ticket to sign up! 
Only one ticket reservation needed per household. Icicle Creek Center for the Arts will email you the link to watch before each concert.

Donations are also greatly appreciated.

Sundays at Icicle Creek continues with a special Chamber Festival 2021 preview featuring Marie Wang, violin, Meta Weiss, cello, and Oksana Ejokina, piano, performing from Canyon Wren Recital Hall.

Violinist Marie Wang, has been in the Avalon String Quartet since its inception in 1995. As a member of this award winning ensemble, she has captured top prizes at the Concert Artists Guild and the Munich ARD international competitions. The quartet has been invited to perform at Wigmore Hall, Carnegie & Weill Halls, Alice Tully, 92nd St Y, Herculessaal (Munich),and the Library of Congress, among others. Her recordings with the quartet can be found on Cedille Records, Bridge Records, Albany Records, and Channel Classics. Marie’s solo recitals have been broadcast on NPR and her Concerto appearances have been broadcast on CBC Radio Canada. Presently, Marie is an Associate Professor of Violin at Northern Illinois University. Prior to her appointment at NIU, she was an Artist in Residence at Indiana University South Bend.

Dr. Meta Weiss made her international debut at the age of seven in Holland, and has established herself as one of the leading cellists of her generation. Her performances have taken her to venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Melbourne Recital Centre. Top prize-winner in numerous competitions, she has been hailed as “magnetic” (ArtsJournal) and “luminous” (Sydney Arts Guide). A graduate of Rice University (BM) and The Juilliard School (MM, DMA), she is Chamber Music Coordinator and Senior Instructor for the College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder and Artistic Director of the Boulder Cello Festival.

Russian-born pianist Oksana Ejokina appears frequently as guest recitalist and chamber musician on concert series across the United States and abroad. She has soloed with the Seattle Symphony, Symphony Tacoma, and St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic, among others. Two of her long-term collaborations are with pianist Christina Dahl and Volta Piano Trio, whose recordings for the Con Brio label received accolades in international music magazines such as The Strad, Gramophone and American Record Guide. A sought-after teacher, Ejokina is Chair of Piano Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University. She has been associated with the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts for nearly two decades, developing and directing classical music programs.

https://icicle.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1Q00000cMsKnUAK

Wenatchee River Institute’s Spring Bird Fest 2021 is taking on a hybrid model. So, that means you can also take part in this fun event from your own home and backyard. This event is open to everyone, wherever you are, and is great for the whole family. It is a great opportunity to look at the birds around you, brush up on your bird identification skills, and maybe learn to identify new birds, as well as having the honor and glory of being The Stay-At-Home Birdwatching Challenge Champion or Champions; you might win a prize!

The idea is that each bird species seen and positively identified, in or from the home/garden, is recorded on the entry form, note book, or sheet of paper. The entry with the most species at the end of the weekend wins.

The competition begins on Thursday May 13th at 8am and runs until Sunday May 16th at 5pm. Email in your list of species seen (or a photo of your completed form) to programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, by 8am on Monday May 17th. Please do not include birds seen past 5pm Sunday.

Download your entry form here – https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/file_download/453682b5-7398-4113-9bd9-c6d9d0b7d03c

NOTE: If you cannot print off the form just use a sheet of paper or notebook and email in your list at the end of the competition.

RULES:
1. All species must be seen from your home or garden between 8am on Thursday May 13th and 5pm on Sunday May 16th.
2. Hearing a bird does not count.
3. Sorry, domestic or pet birds such a chickens don’t count.
4. The home with the highest species count at the end of the week wins.
5. In the event of a tie a winner’s name will be drawn from a hat to determine place (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
6. The judging panel’s decision is final!

CONTACT INFO

 programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/05/16/the-at-home-bird-watching-challenge/331417

Bird Fest 2021 will include virtual events and potentially some small in person events, depending on state and local guidelines. Stay tuned for more details.

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/05/16/spring-bird-fest/323496

CONTACT INFO

 Rebecca Ryan
 programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
 509-548-0181 ext. 2

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The 3rd annual Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival showcases internationally acclaimed jazz artists and celebrates the wonderful wineries, historic downtown, and remarkable beauty of the Lake Chelan Wine Valley. 

This four-day event offers Festival Pass holders a musical tour through the Lake Chelan Wine Valley. Twenty three jazz performances take place at ten wineries and venues around the lake. Lake Chelan AVA wines and a variety of food options will be available at each music venue during performances. 

https://www.chelanwinejazz.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Run Wenatchee is excited to be back on these great Wenatchee National Forest trails south of Cashmere! The 50K, 25K and 10K runs held on single-track trails and old logging roads have earned a reputation as some of the most challenging in the Pacific Northwest!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=82103

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Begin planning your trip to Lake Chelan for the annualCruizin Chelan Classic Car Show! Locals, visitors, car owners & spectatorscan enjoy an extensive line up of coupes, street rods, vintage tractors andmore, as well as local food, beverages & music.

http://cruizinchelan.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Spend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This class is a wildlife track and sign certification class through CyberTracker North America. David's approach to this class is highly interactive, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. Lots of time for questions and discussion is built in. This style is an excellent way to learn and investigate, with the chance to achieve a wildlife tracking certificate through Cybertracker Conservation. Certificates are awarded on three levels. You will not want to miss this opportunity!

Cybertracker classes provide an opportunity for quality, focused learning from some of the best trackers in the country. They are designed to further participant's tracking knowledge, as well as to rigorously test and document their current tracking skill set. Originally designed to help African Bushmen gain employment on game preserves, they also provide an internationally recognized certification of tracking ability, an important credential for wildlife researchers and environmental educators as well as for people who want to test and push their own ability. Evaluations are entirely field based, striving to expose participants to the widest range of tracks and signs as possible. Discussions are encouraged, giving participants a chance to air their thoughts and receive individualized instruction.

Cost: $290 members, $330 non-members
Food and lodging not included. Limit of 10 participants!

Photo provided by David Moskowitz

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/06/13/cascades-wildlife-tracking-certification-class-with-david-moskowitz/326954

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 x5

Spend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This class is a wildlife track and sign certification class through CyberTracker North America. David's approach to this class is highly interactive, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. Lots of time for questions and discussion is built in. This style is an excellent way to learn and investigate, with the chance to achieve a wildlife tracking certificate through Cybertracker Conservation. Certificates are awarded on three levels. You will not want to miss this opportunity!

Cybertracker classes provide an opportunity for quality, focused learning from some of the best trackers in the country. They are designed to further participant's tracking knowledge, as well as to rigorously test and document their current tracking skill set. Originally designed to help African Bushmen gain employment on game preserves, they also provide an internationally recognized certification of tracking ability, an important credential for wildlife researchers and environmental educators as well as for people who want to test and push their own ability. Evaluations are entirely field based, striving to expose participants to the widest range of tracks and signs as possible. Discussions are encouraged, giving participants a chance to air their thoughts and receive individualized instruction.

Cost: $290 members, $330 non-members
Food and lodging not included. Limit of 10 participants!

Photo provided by David Moskowitz

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/06/13/cascades-wildlife-tracking-certification-class-with-david-moskowitz/326954

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 x5

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival is held every year on the third weekend in June. This Festival is hosted by Chelan County Expo Center (formerly the Chelan County Fairgrounds) in Cashmere. Activities include instrument workshops, food and beverage vendors, camping and band scramble at an outdoor stage.

http://www.cashmerecoffeehouse.com/wrbfest.htm

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

In 1979, a group of dedicated business owners and community members celebrated Cashmere’s 75th year with a Diamond Jubilee. From that celebration evolved what is now known as Founders’ Days. With community support, this event has grown from a small parade to two days of festivities for all ages.

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for A Night at the Museum, presented by Confluence Health. Celebrate the Museum and enjoy the opening of the NCW Juried Art Show on Saturday, October 2 from 6-9 PM.

This event will follow all healthy & safety guidelines.

https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-2/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

Join Pybus Public Market each Saturday, May – October, for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market.

8:00am – 1:00 pm on the West Parking lot at Pybus Public Market.

COVID precautions are in place. Please visit the WVFM website for safety plan details.

http://wenatcheefarmersmarket.com/

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.

Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told of the comings and goings of animals in the world, and one of the oldest human capacities is to read and interpret these stories. The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us.

In this 3-part series, you will gain a foundational introduction to the vast world of wildlife tracking. You will explore:
• The art of inquiry and engaging curiosity in the natural world
• Basic wildlife foot physiology and morphology
• Clear print identification
• Concepts in behavior and wildlife sign interpretation
• How wildlife interacts with landscapes

Limit of 30 participants. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series.
Cost: $15 per class, $32 (members) whole series, $40 (non-members) whole series
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES UNDER THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE.

Each of the session will be online and last for 75-90 minutes. The Wenatchee River Institute will cover three core concepts of wildlife tracking:

February 16th - The Tracking Mindset
This session will introduce basic concepts of wildlife tracking, the different specific practices within the greater tracking skillset, and how to get into the mind of a tracker. The Wenatchee River Institute will discuss some key questions a tracker should always be asking and provide a couple of frameworks that help you think about the landscapes you are exploring in a new way.

March 16th – Foot Morphology and Track Identification
This session will dive into the world of animal foot morphology and how physiological structures tell deeper evolutionary stories about how animals are related to each other, and how they relate to their landscapes. Studying these concepts ultimately gives the tools to walk up on a set of tracks and begin the process of figuring out who left them.

April 20th – Sign Tracking and Ecology
In this final session, the Wenatchee River Institute will look at all the ways that animals leave “tracks” on the landscape that are not just from their feet. Sign tracking involves taking a larger ecological perspective into all of the ways animals go about their daily lives in the world. This practice brings you into the fuller story of the ways that animals use the landscape, and that the landscape has shaped them.

Environmental educators, naturalists, outdoor leaders, or simply amateur naturalists are who have been interested in reading the stories left behind on the landscape are sure to find this 3-part series fun and engaging.

Instructor Bio:
Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, and photographer. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. He is engaged in telling stories that bring to light and life, the complexity of humans living in the 21st century. Marcus currently lives in the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State, just east of Seattle. He is the Lead Instructor for an internationally renowned environmental leadership immersion program for adults at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA, and is also an evaluator with Cybertracker Conservation, an organization dedicated to providing leading edge assessment and certification in the art and science of wildlife tracking across the globe.

Register here:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/57400/tickets

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2021/02/16/introductory-series-to-wildlife-tracking/320284

CONTACT INFO

Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hosts a monthly Pet Food Pantry Food Bank, providing assistance to those in need of food assistance for their cat or dog.

The event is held on the last Saturday of every month. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and food is distributed until 1 p.m., or supplies run out, whichever comes first.

This is an income-qualified program so recipients will need to bring proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes: a pay stub, medicaid/medicare card, SNAP, unemployment or SS paperwork.

This is a curbside-style event. For your healthy and the safety of others, we ask that you do not arrive early to form a line. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.

Food is distributed on a first come, first served - no reservations will be taken. Once food has run out, there will be no additional assistance available until the next Pet Pantry day. One distribution per household.