‘Nature of Night’ rescheduled The Methow Conservancy’s program “The Nature of Night,” originally scheduled for Sept. 1, has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 9). The free event begins at 7 p.m. at Sun Mountain Lodge. David Ingram of Dark Skies Northwest, a chapter of the International Dark Sky Association, will discuss light pollution and its impacts. […]
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News briefs: June 24, 2015
Preschool sign-up underway Sign-up is available for the Methow Mentoring & Childcare Preschool, a program of The Cove, which begins July 13 at Methow Valley United Methodist Church on Highway 20 between Twisp and Winthrop. The preschool, for children ages 2½ to 6, will operate from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and will use the Nurtured […]
Community news briefs: May 27, 2015
Aero Methow honors Reiber Aero Methow Rescue Service in Twisp will host an open house on Saturday (May 30) to acknowledge Rob Reiber’s 26 years of volunteer service. The free event will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parking will be available at Cascade Bible Church. For more information, call 997-4013. Our treasured landscape The Methow Valley Interpretive […]
Community briefs: May 8, 2015
Westernization revisited John Lester and Larry Higbee were there at the beginning, when Winthrop adopted its Westernization theme more than 40 years ago. Learn how it all came about at a free community meeting on Thursday (April 9) at the Winthrop Barn. Refreshments will be available at 6 p.m., and the presentation begins at 6:30 […]
In fires’ aftermath, wildlife will be challenged
Among the approximately 400 animal species that live in and around the Methow Valley, many are well adapted to survive and even thrive in the wake of wildfires that are a natural part …
Conservancy’s winter conservation course begins this month
The Methow Conservancy will offer its 11th annual winter conservation course beginning on Jan. 26 and continuing through March 2. “It’s Complex: The 2014 Methow Fires, Ecological Effects, and Recovery” is the title of the six-week course, which will be held at the Twisp River Pub from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays except for one Tuesday […]
Conservation awards announced at Methow Conservancy event
The Methow Conservancy announced the winners of its 2014 Methow Conservation Awards Tuesday night (Dec. 9) at the organization’s annual holiday social and program. • Rob Crandall of Methow Natives is the winner of the Ken White Award, which honors people who carry on Ken White’s love for the Methow Valley. In a press release, […]
Wildlife expert highlights Conservancy’s annual holiday event
The Methow Conservancy’s annual year-end community program and social on Dec. 9 at the Winthrop Barn will feature renowned ecologist, filmmaker and TV host Chris Morgan. Morgan has spent over 20 years immersing himself among the wildlife of every continent. He has hosted TV productions for PBS, National Geographic Television, BBC, and the Discovery Channel, […]
‘Seed mob’ helps heal fire’s wounds
By Ann McCreary
A mob with a mission gathered on a chilly morning last Saturday (Nov. 8) in the park by the Barn in Winthrop. About 100 volunteers answered a call from the Methow Conservancy to head to fire-scarred areas around the valley to scatter native grass seeds to help heal the wounds left in the wake of summer wildfires.
Community briefs: October 15, 2014
This week: The whole dam story, Make a difference, Living in the North Cascades, and Tools for fire victims
