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Biological soil with newly sprouted annual wildflower seeds

Curious About … Biological Soil Crust?

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biological soil crust is an essential element of healthy soil. A mix of moss, lichen, and blue-green algae form a thin cohesive layer providing nutrients and water to sprouting seeds. Continue Reading →

Ponderosa pinecone Still Life in colored pencil by Ann Essko

Wenatchee Naturalist Stories: Chapter 19

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The 2019 Wenatchee Naturalist class includes four skillful artists and authors who used their talents to create clever class projects spotlighting specific locations within North Central Washington. Continue Reading →

Children's literature to use to build curiosity about being out in nature

Wenatchee Naturalist Stories: Chapter 18

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The class of 2019 included a group of four professional educators who each created new lessons to build their students’ observation skills and to ignite their curiosity about our valley’s Continue Reading →

Elisa Lopez

Wenatchee Naturalist Stories: Chapter 17

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Members of the 2019 class shared volunteer projects at our final session. Four people jumped right into community engagement in support of the program mission. Continue Reading →

Celebrating Volunteers!

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The annual all-Wenatchee Naturalist volunteer recognition social on Nov. 17th recognized 18 volunteers and awarded service pins. Guest science, Mark Oswood, talked about Alaska’s boreal rivers. Continue Reading →