Events Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

Barn Beach Reserve hosts exciting, interactive, hands-on discovery programs for children and adults. Focused on nature, art, and environmental awareness, our programs include discovery classes, field trips and tours, discussion groups, and special presentations. You need not be a member of Barn Beach Reserve to attend our programs.

• Adults & Family
• Especially for Teachers & Volunteers

Adults & Family Events

Sunday, August 15, 1-3 PM, in the Barn
Less is More: Embracing Simplicity for a Healthy Planet, a Caring Economy and Lasting Happiness

Cecile Andrews, author of a book with the same title, will lead a discussion. Choose to have less, and take back your life and well-being. Less stuff, less work, less stress, less debt brings a life of more time, more satisfaction, more balance, and more security. Book sales and signing, as well. In partnership with A Book For All Seasons.

Friday, August 20, 7 PM, in the Barn
Bretz's Flood: The Remarkable Story of a Rebel Geologist and the World's Greatest Flood

John Soennichsen presents information from his book of the same title. Harlen Bretz put the pieces of the puzzle together and determined how the coulees, scablands, and deserts of Eastern Washington were formed. In partnership with Upper Valley Historical Society and A Book For All Seasons. Books available for purchase and signing.

Friday, September 17, 7 PM, in the Barn
"Four-Eleven! Pulaskies, Planes & Forest Fires"

Join us for a trip back in time as author Rich Faletto recounts the four summers in the early 1960s when he worked for the US Forest Service, repairing trails, wildland firefighting, and working as an aerial observer. Besides describing his own experiences, Faletto recounts some local historical events regarding firefighting in the Chelan area. In partnership with A Book For All Seasons.

Friday, October 15, 7 PM, in the Barn
Tree Kangaroos with Lisa Dabek

Lisa Dabek, Field Conservation Director and founder and director of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program of the Woodland Park Zoo, has dedicated her life to protecting the rare and elusive tree kangaroo. Spend a fascinating evening at BBR learning about this cloud forest animal.

Friday, October 22, 7 PM, in the Barn
Shell Games by Craig Welch

Slideshow about a real life drama involving natural history and crime. Follow the true tales of wildlife detectives who chase poachers and smugglers of animals that live in Puget Sound. Book sales and signing as well. In partnership with A Book For All Seasons.

Friday, November 12, 7 PM, in the Barn
The Transformative Power of Birds and Nature

Michele Burton, nature photographer and author of "The Wild Within: Wetlands of the Washington Park Arboretum," "Woodland & Wetland: Puget Sound Birds" (limited edition), and "Patterns in Nature," a book of kaleidescope images, will present a slideshow of her amazing photographs laced with inspiring tales. Michele teaches photography at Bellevue College, and is in demand as a speaker on digital photography, composition and lighting in Washington state and Mexico. Her macro botanical images can be seen at Swedish Hospital and on a series of notecards.

For history and arts events held at this location, but hosted by our partners, please visit their websites:
Icicle Arts
Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth

Especially for Teachers, Students & Field Day Volunteers

Last Updated: July 30, 2010