Upcoming Land Trust Events: (see the conservation calendar for other events of interest)
Wildflower Walk - in partnership with Wenatchee Native Plant Society
April 19
Ted Alway leads a walk to Babcock Bench to view pediocactus, call Ted at (509) 548-9404
Land Trust Spring Social
April 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cashmere Riverside Center, 201 Riverside Drive
Join us for a fun, free evening featuring desserts, coffee and lively conversation! This is a great opportunity to invite your friends to come and learn about the work of the Land Trust. RSVP appreciated, (509) 667-9708.
Wildflower Walks - in partnership with Wenatchee Native Plant Society
May 10
Ted Alway leads a walk through Horse Lake Ranch, call Ted at (509) 548-9404
Wildflower Walks - in partnership with Wenatchee Native Plant Society
- May 17 – Hay Canyon walk lead by Connie McCauley, call Julie Sanderson at (509) 663-5261
- May 18 – Dry Gulch walk lead by Julie Sanderson (509) 663-5261
White River Nature Walk
May 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (not including drive to White River)
Visit Land Trust property along the White River with wildlife biologist and artist Heather A. Wallis Murphy. A gentle hike covering 2 miles will take us to river and wetlands habitats. Enjoy spring birds, wildlife tracks, beaver action, forested wildflowers and the remarkable views of the White River basin while learning about the hydrological functions of wetlands and the riverine systems. Reservations required, please contact the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust office at (509) 667-9708 to sign up and for carpool and meeting location details.
Birding at Horse Lake Ranch
May 31, TBA time
Beth and David St. George will lead this walk through varied habitat, with the hope of seeing many different species. Call the Land Trust office to sign up at (509) 667-9708.
Wildflower Walks - in partnership with Wenatchee Native Plant Society
June 22
Clara Lake hike lead by Julie Sanderson (509) 663-5261
Volunteer Opportunities
Support the Land Trust with a gift of your time or services! Volunteers can assist CDLT in a variety of ways, from office help to work parties and mailings. If you are interested in the following opportunities for community service, or would like to be added to our volunteer list, please contact Sharon Lunz at 667-9708 or sharon@cdlandtrust.org. Upcoming opportunities include:
- Volunteer Trail Monitors needed
New Program
The Wenatchee Foothills Trails are seeing increased usage, and we are looking for a few (or a lot) of individuals that can help to keep an eye on things for us. The trails committee has developed a trails monitor form that can be filled out and returned to us. It is a simple form and will only take five minutes to fill out after your hike, bike or ride. Forms are available from Patrick Walker, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Trails Coordinator.
- Land Trust Brochure Distribution
Ongoing
Help spread the word about the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust! We have had good success with the Land Trust brochures that we have in a few coffee shops, bike shops, hotels, and visitor centers and are planning to expand the program. We are developing a list of additional locations, and are looking for several people to each adopt 3-6 of these locations, and keep our brochures stocked there. It involves making the initial contact asking for permission, and then periodically dropping by to refill the brochure rack, which we provide. You can choose spots that are close to home or that you visit regularly, and just keep a supply of brochures on hand.
- Wenatchee Foothills Trail Committee
Ongoing
The Wenatchee Foothills Trail Coalition has decided to change its structure to become a formal committee of the Land Trust. The committee and the Land Trust Board would like to increase the size of the committee, and therefore are seeking additional members. The committee meets once a month, with additional time desirable for participation in specific projects. It is an exciting time for the Foothills Project, with the Draft Trails Plan being fine-tuned, plans being made for parking at the Land Trust’s Sage Hills property, and much more. If you are interested in being on the committee, please contact Bob Bugert at (509) 667-9708 or bob@cdlandltrust.org.
