Outdoor learning at Basecamp
A series of free outdoor adventure and education programs at North Cascades Basecamp near Mazama begins on Monday (June 22). Julie Grialou of the Methow Conservancy will discuss restoration of the landscape after the Carlton Complex Fire at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday (June 23), Kim Romain-Bondi will lead an “owl prowl” beginning at 8 p.m. U.S. Forest Service biologist John Rohrer will present “Carnivores of the Cascades” on June 24 at 7 p.m. On June 25, Steve Bondi will talk about birding by sight and sound at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call 996-2334.
Learn first aid, CPR
A first aid and CPR class will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday (June 23-24) at Aero Methow Rescue Service in Twisp, from 6-9 p.m. each evening. Attendance is required at both sessions. Cost is $45. For more information, call 997-4013.
Spring burning completed
The U.S. Forest Service has completed its prescribed burning for the spring, the agency announced this week. Crews are patrolling the burn units near Fawn Creek and Rendezvous Pass, and will continue until the units are free of any heat. Prescribed fire operations will resume later this year around mid-September or later depending on fuel conditions, weather, fire activity, and resource availability.
Several Forest Service employees are going through initial firefighter certification this week. They will be training with a live fire in a 1-acre area within the confines of the Upper Rendezvous 1 prescribed burn unit. Weather conditions permitting, the training will be conducted on Thursday (June 18).
Episcopal services
Methow Episcopal will hold lay-led services at Friendship Alliance Church in Winthrop at 5 p.m. on Monday (June 22) and June 29. For more information, call 996-8011.
