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May 2022
Watercolor Songbirds with Carlene Collins Freeman
Let’s paint some songbirds in watercolors! Loose and light and full of the promise! Come join Charlene and Wenatchee River Institute on Zoom for an online art class and learn the basics for drawing birds and paint these four lovely songbirds with her. In the Zoom class, Charlene will share: - Drawing lesson basics to capture birds - Watercolor Demo Sparrow - Watercolor Demo Japanese Robin - Watercolor Demo Tufted Titmouse - Watercolor Demo Blue Tit A list of supplies,… Continue Reading Watercolor Songbirds with Carlene Collins Freeman
Find out more »Scientific Illustration Class: Drawing a Rose Petal with a Dew Drop
Roses are one of the most popular flowers and bloom starting late spring throughout the summer. Rose petals are a great subject as they offer us delicate veins, elegant form, and a variety of gorgeous colors! In this two-hour class, learn how to draw a rose petal learning to see underlying colors and the various colored pencil techniques to build form and colors. We will also learn how to draw a dew drop on the petal. The dew drop will… Continue Reading Scientific Illustration Class: Drawing a Rose Petal with a Dew Drop
Find out more »Introduction to Ornithology Class
Are you interested in birds? Would like to learn about the science behind them? Ever wanted the opportunity to set up a mist net? Join WRI and Suzanne Tomassi, Visiting Researcher at University of Sheffield, for a two half-day program. The first day of the class (May 28th 8:30am-12:30pm) will be all about the basics of bird biology: evolutionary history, anatomy and physiology, social value of birds, behavioral ecology (breeding, migration, molt), and field methods for studying birds. While Suzanne… Continue Reading Introduction to Ornithology Class
Find out more »June 2022
Washington State Music Teachers Association State Conference 2022
From June 23 – June 25 WSMTA members will reconnect, rekindle our passion for teaching, and recharge by the Columbia River. Lower Columbia College will host the conference in its lovely Rose Performing Arts Center, and members will enjoy 27 presentation, 5 recitals and 3 evening concerts in the Wollenberg Auditorium on the college’s Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano. WSMTA is proud to welcome Ukrainian-born American pianist Inna Faliks as our guest artist for 2022. Inna Faliks has established herself as… Continue Reading Washington State Music Teachers Association State Conference 2022
Find out more »Protecting Your Home and Property from Wildfire
This workshop is free! Please register here: https://bit.ly/3MO0WDL Creating defensible space is the most important thing a resident can do to reduce the risk of wildfire on their property. Most structures are not lost to a flame front, but in fact over 90% of homes that burn in wildfires are lost to an ember falling somewhere on or near the house. In this hands-on workshop, wildfire professionals from WA Department of Natural Resources, Chelan County Fire District 3 in Leavenworth,… Continue Reading Protecting Your Home and Property from Wildfire
Find out more »Introduction to Native Plants Walk
Have you ever wondered how to tell one plant from another? Members of the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society will provide you with some tools to help you sort out the complexities of the green world. We will assemble indoors for a general introduction and then go for a leisurely stroll from WRI along the Wenatchee River. We will look for pretty flowers, and begin to recognize differences in leaves and other clues helpful in identification.… Continue Reading Introduction to Native Plants Walk
Find out more »Chemistry Under the Sun – A STEM Activity for Children K-12
The Richland Section of the American Chemical Society is teaming up with the Mid-Columbia Library to offer fun “hands-on” activities on June 11th and 18th. On the 11th, the event will be held at the Mid-Columbia Library Pasco Branch, and on the 18th at the Mid-Columbia Library West Pasco Branch. On both days, activities will run from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The activities will showcase the relevance of chemistry in our everyday lives and the diverse opportunities in STEM fields.… Continue Reading Chemistry Under the Sun – A STEM Activity for Children K-12
Find out more »Online Forest Stewardship Coached Planning – SW Washington
Natural beauty, wildlife, ecosystem health, harvest income, family ties, privacy, and peace and quiet are some of the many reasons people value their forestland. Whatever your values are, this comprehensive university-based forestry class will help you get the most out of the land you love. Whether you have just a few wooded acres or a larger forest tract, if you have trees on your property, this class is for you. Topics covered include: How do you know if your trees… Continue Reading Online Forest Stewardship Coached Planning – SW Washington
Find out more »Scarecrow Video and Film Critic Robert Horton present a free online presentation from Scarecrow Academy, “International Treasure: The Massive Talent of Nicolas Cage”
Scarecrow Video is proud to, once again, partner with film critic Robert Horton for his latest Scarecrow Academy Event, an online multimedia presentation celebrating the work of Nicolas Cage. Nicolas Cage has had multiple career re-sets, but playing "Nicolas Cage" in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is surely one of his greatest. This Scarecrow Zeitgeist 22! event will celebrate an acting life that defies conventional wisdom or common sense, from the zany expressionism of Raising Arizona and Vampire's Kiss… Continue Reading Scarecrow Video and Film Critic Robert Horton present a free online presentation from Scarecrow Academy, “International Treasure: The Massive Talent of Nicolas Cage”
Find out more »Bird Walk from the Estuarium
Join the Estuarium for a walk around downtown as we eye the sky for the various birds that call the Puget Sound home! During spring and early summer, we will walk the Olympia Port Peninsula starting at the LOTT wetlands to hear the songs of Red-winged blackbirds and watch Mallards take a sunny afternoon nap. Don't forget your binoculars as we head along East Bay to spot Purple Martins flying in and out of nest boxes foraging for their chicks.… Continue Reading Bird Walk from the Estuarium
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