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 skiers, hikers, horseback riders, bikers, fishers, hunters, off-roaders, etc. However, there are many wildlife species that occupy the same areas that we recreate in. With recreation on the rise, especially in mountain areas, we aim to discuss potential effects of recreation on wildlife communities in the greater Cascadia region. We will focus on species that are local to the Cascades, in and around the Wenatchee Valley and Leavenworth area, including montane foxes, cougars, bobcats, deer, and coyotes.
Marwa Mahmoud (she/her) is a conservation ecologist who has studied mesocarnivores in the Oregon and Washington Cascades. She received her master’s in 2025 from Washington State University and currently works locally for Trout Unlimited and the Wenatchee Entiat Beaver Project.
Nate Redon (he/him) is a wildlife ecologist and PhD Student at the University of Washington. He studies carnivores in the high Cascades.
Marcela Todd Zaragoza (she/her) is a conservation ecologist with a master’s from the University of Washington where she researched recreation ecology. She currently works for Conservation Northwest.
All three presenters live in the Wenatchee River valley.
Even will also be live-streamed and available afterwords on YouTube
6:30 pm Doors to the Red Barn open for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase.
7:00 pm Presentation
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…
Oct
27
Tue · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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,…
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…
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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