The Methow Conservancy announced its 2013 Methow Conservation Awards on Monday (Dec. 9) at the organization’s annual holiday social. Jane Gilbertsen was presented with the Ken White Award, which acknowledges individuals with long-standing histories of inspiring conservation efforts in the Methow Valley. Conservancy Executive Director Jason Paulsen noted that “no one worries more about the […]
Methow Conservancy
Conservancy seeks community input
The Methow Conservancy will host a series of community focus groups from Mazama to Methow in early December, designed to generate discussion about what citizens hope for the future of the Methow Valley and the role of the Conservancy in that future. The sessions are open to the public and all are invited. The Conservancy […]
Conservancy appoints new board members
The Methow Conservancy has named two new members to its board of directors: Ashley Lodato and Stephanie Stewart. Lodato is education director for the Methow Arts Alliance, and directs an artist-in-residence program for seven Okanogan and Douglas county school districts. Previously, Lodato was an instructor and program director for Outward Bound, and has taught high […]
Community briefs
Order spring plants Thinking about spring planting? You can pre-order plants now through the Okanogan Conservation District’s annual native plant sale. Orders will be taken through February for delivery in April. For more information and to view the district’s newsletter featuring details about the plant sale, visit www.okanogancd.org/plant-sale, or call (509) 422-0855 ext. 100. […]
Summer internships ‘a good fit’ for students and Methow Conservancy
BY LAURELLE WALSH The offices of the Methow Conservancy in downtown Winthrop are buzzing with youthful exuberance and fresh ideas as two high school and three college interns join the local land trust’s staff of 10 for the summer. Two Liberty Bell High School students, incoming sophomore Ella Hall and senior Erik Ellis, are working […]
