Wildflower Summit 2023

Join us at the Wildflower Summit on May 26th from 5:00 – 9:00…

Wildflower Spring Wine Release

Join us in celebrating the White Salmon Wildflower Festival at Rainmaker Vineyard for a special Ridge of Wonders Wine spring-tasting event.

Columbia High School Jazz and Concert Bands Win Big at WorldStrides Heritage Festival in San Francisco

On March 31, 2023, the Columbia High School Jazz and Concert Bands, led by music teacher Peter Prosch-Jensen, participated in the WorldStrides Heritage Festival competition in San Francisco and emerged victorious in multiple categories.

Oak Gall Inkmaking Workshop

Guests will begin with the ink-making process, then during the 20 minutes time it takes for their oak galls to soak, Columbia Land Trust staff will give a presentation on local oak ecosystems including discussions of the wonderful wildflowers and forbs that make up the oak understory. You will receive a packet of native wildflower and grass seeds.

Meet Kayla of Wayward Wines

Meet Kayla Marean, owner of Wayward Wine, an online wine shop/wine club.  Kayla, who recently finished the WSET 111 program, launched Wayward Wine in late 2021.  Kayla's intention is to make wine fun and less intimidating for young people who may be just learning how to discover and appreciate wine within their budget!
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Columbia Gorge Wine Club Share

With Spring in the air, it is a great time to come visit White Salmon and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area! Whether you're enjoying the last month of skiing at Meadows, laying tasty treats on the White Salmon, shredding the brown pow of Post Canyon, or maybe your gnar spring activity is wine tasting and window shopping, we’ve got some great news for you!

The Hunt is On!

The hunt is on, and we’re not just talking about Easter egg hunts. No, no. We are talking about the season's most exciting natural treasure hunt – wildflowers! But, before you head out, be sure to invite your children or grandchildren to join you too. After all, kids are expert scavenger hunters.

Authors & Native Plant Nursery Owners | Kristin Currin and Andrew Merritt

Kristin Currin speaks about the importance of incorporating native plants into your landscape to help the birds, bees, and the ecosystem as a whole. Learn how, why, and what to use and consider when selecting plants for your landscape to create a beautiful and beneficial oasis for you and the species we share this amazing place with!

Wildflowers Found Only in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The richness of the Columbia Gorge as a habitat for plant life…

Power to the Pollinators

We cannot have a Wildflower Festival without celebrating the incredible pollinators that make wildflowers possible! After all, we wouldn't have any flowers if we didn't have birds, bees, bats, beetles, and other amazing creatures pollinating them.