Methow Valley shows us creative ways to build community
WINTHROP — If you want to learn innovative ways to build community, the Methow Valley is an excellent place to visit. Every time I come to the valley, I learn about some new approaches...
Category: Our Lands
Podcast episode #61: Everett Burts and the power of mentors
My guest for this episode is 87-year-old Everett Burts, a retired Wenatchee entomologist who grew up on a remote farm near Wenatchee and who discovered his passion for science thanks to mentors at Wenatchee...
Lunz made key contributions to Land Trust success here
Last Thursday, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust celebrated the retirement of development director Sharon Lunz. During her 17 years there, Sharon played a vital behind-the-scenes role in transforming CDLT from a just-barely surviving nonprofit to...
Civil discourse sessions will help us effectively engage others
An important effort has begun in the Wenatchee Valley to foster a stronger sense of community and encourage civil discourse through facilitated small group conversations. A group of local pastors have collaborated to offer...
Twisp documentary demonstrates the power of community
In these times of political and social acrimony, it’s helpful to have frequent reminders of the power of community and how human beings are meant to live together and work through conflicts and challenges.
Layman connects us with Native American history, culture
Retired mental health counselor Bill Layman has been instrumental in helping our communities begin to recognize and appreciate a forgotten part of history in North Central Washington — that of the native peoples who...
Podcast episode 59: Bill Layman and how NCW is reconnecting with our Native American past
My guest for this episode is Bill Layman, a retired mental health counselor who has spent countless hours learning about our region’s Native American past and finding ways to share the culture and history...
Kiwanis Methow Park project fostering community
The redevelopment of Kiwanis Methow Park is getting very close to becoming a reality, according to the folks with The Trust for Public Land. The Trust is more than 90 percent of the way...
Podcast episode 57: Team Naturaleza inspires residents to connect to nature
For this podcast, I welcome three leaders from Team Naturaleza: Coordinator Katie Tackman and outreach liaisons Elisa Lopez and Blanca Lopez. Team Naturaleza is a nonprofit doing amazing work encouraging people from all walks...
NCW Success Summit will restore your faith in your neighbors, humanity
If the state of national politics has your dauber down and you could use some inspiration, make sure you sign up for the North Central Washington Success Summit in Pateros on Thursday, Nov. 15....