Washington Native Plant Society: Wenatchee Valley Chapter

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The Wenatchee Valley Chapter

At the edge of the Columbia plateau where the Wenatchee River meets the Columbia, our chapter members have access to a rich diversity of plant communities. Within easy travel distance we can explore and learn about sub-alpine fir forests and meadows at nearly 9,000 feet, ponderosa pine forests found at lower elevations along the eastern Cascade slopes, and sagebrush plant communities of the Columbia plateau.

The Wenatchee Valley Chapter was started in 1994 by a group of local native plant enthusiasts to encourage appreciation of our native flora by bringing folks of like-mind together. Participation in the chapter provides an opportunity to learn about and appreciate native plants that are unique to this area.

Our group is comprised of members that represent a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and knowledge of plants. The common link is our love for plants!

Plant Walks
Our members love to look at plants, so in the spring and summer we sponsor walks to different plant communities within our region, sharing with all who join us in the fun and adventure of viewing plants in their natural setting. Check out the planned walks for this year. Additional walks may be added, and changes in schedule may occur, so be sure to contact the leader to confirm time and date. We hope you can join us!

Activities
We are rich in public lands and special natural areas that provide lots of recreational and wildflower viewing opportunities. Our chapter often works with state and county agencies to provide inventories of native plants and assist in weed control.

Chapter Social
This annual event takes place in late winter when many of us are chomping at the bit to get out and see wildflowers. It’s an opportunity to meet new members, and invite others to join. We usually brush up on our plant identification skills with a slide show of local plants. We also enjoy challenging ourselves with identifying a variety of dried plant specimens, seeds, and seedlings, while sharing our favorite plant books and a few stories over food and beverages.

We hope you will join us by becoming a member of the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society.