By Jonathan Johnson Enter at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge main gate, 4 miles south of Cheney on S. Cheney Plaza Road (free Nov. 1-Feb. 28; March 31-Oct. 31, $3 per day or use various annual National Wildlife Refuge/Parks passes). Drive approximately 1 mile in and park at the paved lot with toilets (check Turnbull’s […]
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The Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 6 miles south of Cheney, Wash., represents a unique ecological transition between the dry, sagebrush grasslands of the Columbia Basin and the timbered Selkirk mountains. This mosaic of wetlands provides important habitat for migrating and breeding waterfowl, and more than 200 different kinds of birds have been recorded in the
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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, in conjunction with the Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program, is seeking volunteers to assist with tree potting events throughout the month of April at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. During the month of April, refuge staff will be hosting single-day tree potting sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers will
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By Jonathan Johnson I have never written about running before because I run not to be but to leave myself. I have written precious little about my Zen Buddhism for the same reason. If the point of both practices is to free myself from the thoughts and feelings that make me me, what is there
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Unlike some species of wildlife that must hibernate to survive, we can get outside, eat good food with friends, and stay active.
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Friends of Turnbull supports the education mission of the wildlife refuge by engaging volunteers to help with educational and conservation programs, including environmental education outreach to school groups on and off the refuge. The refuge’s environmental education program increases environmental awareness for up to 8,500 students annually. Friends of Turnbull also offers educational events and
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Like some people, wildlife get winter-weary too. Fortunately there are plenty of opportunities for both to bask in the warming temperatures of early spring. A transition zone between the Cascades and Rocky Mountains, eastern Washington’s low-elevation wetlands, rivers and forests provide the perfect habitat for a rich array of plant and animal life, including some
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On a dreary February afternoon, my three-year-old son was in search of wildlife. It was nearing dusk, he was sick, and a nature walk wasn’t possible. But what we could do was watch “Wild Kratts,” an animated PBS Kids wildlife education show. We went to the show’s webpage and learned about the North American forest
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Whereas most outdoor enthusiasts in the Spokane area know about the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, they may not know that from November to February the park is free. Normally the park requires an entrance fee, but in the cold winter months, outside of the major wildlife migration patterns, the Turnbull Refuge can be enjoyed for
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