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We're delighted to announce that we've hired Curt Soper to lead the organization to higher levels of service to conservation and community.

This article originally ran in The Wenatchee World in June 2016.

It’s starting to get hot outside, which means families are flocking to rivers & lakes to beat the heat. When temperatures rise into the 80s, all my hikes end in places to swim! Spending time at the lake or river with your kids can be fun – and it can also help them improve their understanding of how the world works. So next time your kids look like they’re searching for something to do, try some of these activities to help them learn more about rivers, lakes, and our drinking water.

A coveted natural area will be preserved in perpetuity by a land deal between the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and the Chelan PUD
Proposed land acquisition would preserve 25 acres of environmentally unique lands.
Valley residents get a chance to spend time in nature while exploring exciting topics on our Thursday Walk-and-Talks.
Runners enjoyed beautiful views and a new trail on Sunday at the Horse Lake Trail Runs, a fundraiser for the Land Trust.
Read all about the new 2+ mile long trail at Horse Lake Reserve which was finished in just one month with over 400 hours of volunteer effort this spring.
Wenatchee World staff came along on the first of many Thursday Trail Walk & Talks in the Wenatchee Foothills.
Wenatchee Outdoors highlights Dry Gulch Preserve in the Wenatchee World, an often-overlooked gem.
Weekly wildflower walks highlight the beauty of springtime in the Wenatchee Foothills.
Kids & Nature Connections: Celebrating springtime with the kids
Photos of the first annual Spring Break Nature & Hiking Camp in the Wenatchee World.