Photos by Bridget Mayfield, courtesy of Turnbull NWR Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is inviting community members to get their hands dirty and make a lasting difference this fall. On Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will gather at the refuge for its annual community-supported restoration event. The day is timed to […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge April is brimming with exciting stewardship opportunities at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge near Cheney, Wash. Beginning April 8, dedicated staff will host tree potting sessions for over 6,000 bare-root trees. Volunteers are needed who can spend a half- or full-day helping to pot native trees like aspen,
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Cover photo courtesy of Friends of Turnbull Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, nestled within the unique Channeled Scablands of Eastern Washington, offers a spectacular array of outdoor recreational opportunities that are sure to delight nature enthusiasts. Visitors can explore miles of scenic trails perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife photography. The refuge, established as a haven
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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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Cover photo by Deb Korzen courtesy of Turnbull NWR The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service needs volunteers to assist with its annual community-supported restoration effort this fall at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, happening Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. The event lines up with National Wildlife Refuge Week, which is the largest single-day
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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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