Jenny Graevell nears her goal of sighting 600 birds

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Susan Ballinger

January seems to be a good time to take on a new practice that will increase health or happiness. I’d like to suggest that 2014 is a great year to Continue Reading →

How you can connect with nature

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Susan Ballinger

Would you like to spend a few Saturdays this fall exploring our local river valleys, with a seasoned naturalist as your guide? Does it sound fun to linger stream-side on Continue Reading →

Looking to the foothills for natural inspiration

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Susan Ballinger

In my “Building a Culture of Conservation” column, I will focus on the Wenatchee foothills as a learning lab and introduce you to some of our valley’s remarkable native plants Continue Reading →