In the Range of Fire and Ice: A Human and Natural History of Washington's Cascades
Blending human and natural history into a vivid portrait of one of North America’s most dynamic landscapes, award-winning author David B. Williams' newest book, In the Range of Fire and Ice is a lively, groundbreaking exploration of Washington’s Cascade Range. Drawing on conversations with anthropologists, park rangers, ecologists, and climate scientists, as well as firsthand experience, Williams brings readers into the mountains to uncover stories etched over millennia. Tonight, he will be in conversation with author Ana Maria Spagna as they explore how the Cascades are not only a unique and amazing set of mountains, but also a living, evolving realm of fire, ice, and hope.
David B. Williams is an author, naturalist, and tour guide whose award-winning books include Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound and Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography, as well as Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City. His newest book, Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature is a best of collection from his free weekly Substack newsletter, the Street Smart Naturalist. He has been called an “evangelist for the practice of paying attention.”
Oct
22
Thu · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Recovering Endangered Plants of Central and Eastern Washington. In partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Join Tara Callaway to learn about local endangered plants and their recovery. Take a closer look at several federally listed plant species found…
Nov
5
Thu · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Coiled Book Launch with Ana Maria Spagna Livestream the event or watch it later on YouTube at this link. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Doors to the Red Barn open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for…
Nov
13
Fri · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Greenlight America is a mobilization hub supporting partners with local membership and reach to get clean energy projects sited and permitted in their communities. By supporting local community members advocating for clean energy at the local level, Greenlight has helped abate over a trillion tons…
Nov
19
Thu · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come learn about how wildlife communities respond to recreational pressures, the potential effects of ski resorts on wildlife, and a deep dive of the native and state endangered Cascade red fox. The Cascade mountains are a recreation hotspot for locals, visitors, and tourists alike, serving…
Dec
8
Tue · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Icicle Calls Us Back Film Showing with Claire Seaman This event and film will be livestreamed during the event, but will NOT be available to watch later. Livestream the event on YouTube at this link. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event!…
Oct
25
Sun · 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club, and others for an evening of family friendly, slightly spooky fun! Suitable for young ones and the young at heart! It's the full moon and less than a week before Halloween. We'll kick off the evening with a Spooky Stroll at dusk.…
Oct
17
Sat · 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join Wenatchee River Institute and Puget Sound Mycological Society for the Fall Fungi Field Trip! The day will begin at the Wenatchee River Institute with a meeting to set the scene and provide a safety briefing. PSMS guides will take groups of people out to different locations for fungi foraging…
Oct
7
Wed · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Family-friendly volunteer sessions to get donated plants cozied up before winter! The Wenatchee River Institute is receiving a gracious donation of 300 native plants from the Xerces Society and Derby Canyon Natives to help build habitat for endangered bumblebees. These donated native plants…
Jan
2
Sat · 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Dia de los Reyes celebrates the cultural tradition found across Latin America that symbolizes the end of Christmas. We will enjoy traditional Mexican foods, guided nature walks at Wenatchee River Institutes campus, gifts for children, dance and musical performances, and storytelling. We hope…
Oct
24
Sat · 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Make a difference in your neighborhood and community! WRI will be participating in this year's Make a Difference Day. We will be working in the work park to collect burnable items for an upcoming biochar day with Cascadia Prescribed Burn Association for this year's project. For this year's Make a…
Oct
23
Fri · 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
The Wenatchee River Institute received a gracious donation of 300 native plants from the Xerces Society and Derby Canyon Natives to help build habitat for endangered bumblebees. These donated native plants provide meaningful forage and nesting opportunities where bees are struggling. By helping…
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