Whether they are places to grow food or tranquil retreats, gardens have always been sources of inspiration for artists. Gardens inspired the next Confluence Gallery exhibit, called “Dig It: A Place Where Art and Gardens Come Together.” The exhibit presents art about gardens and art for gardens, and opens Saturday (June 1) with a reception […]
Methow Natives
Methow Natives: Firmly rooted here
When Rob Crandall drives around the Methow Valley this time of year he’s always on the lookout for plants in bloom. “I’ll be driving 30 – 40 miles per hour and looking out the window spotting blooms because then I know I gotta go back and look for seeds there in a few weeks,” he said. He says his daughter will yell “Dad!” from …
Take a tour of Methow River floodplain restoration site Saturday
Work has been underway for several years to restore a natural floodplain on state-owned land off of the Old Twisp Highway between Winthrop and Twisp.
The community is invited to visit the site on Saturday (June 3) during a free event highlighting the connection between …
Volunteers help with Goat Creek restoration
Volunteers mulched and caged 100 newly planted native trees and shrubs on Nov. 8 to help complete a restoration project benefiting salmonids in Goat Creek, on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. After a site tour by Methow Valley Ranger District Fisheries Biologist Gene Shull, seven volunteers went to work and collectively donated over 35 hours to […]
It takes a village — and a lot of muscle — to create a garden
By Laurelle Walsh
The TwispWorks Native Garden has doubled in size in the last month, thanks in large part to the efforts of seven AmeriCorps members: The National …
