Agriculture

Welcome to the Listening Post for the Rocky Reach Trail

History

Jack Feil grew up irrigating his family’s orchard.
Hear Jack talk about how families worked together to irrigate before electricity.
[audio:http://gatheringourvoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/JackFeil-Poppin-Johnny-Irrigation.mp3]
Jack Feil (MP3)

Nature

Ralph Dawes teaches geology at Wenatchee Valley College.
Hear Ralph describe how the Ice Age Floods shaped the landscape.
[audio:http://gatheringourvoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dawes-Hanging-Valleys.mp3]
Ralph Dawes (MP3)

Trail Story

Today the trail provides a way for people to learn about agriculture.

Listen to entomologit Betsy Beers describe the use of bees in the orchards.
[audio:http://gatheringourvoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/BB-Pollination.mp3]
Betsy Beers (MP3)

Wellness

Walking and talking go together well.
Consider having meetings on the trail instead of in the office.

Community Connections

Learn more about Lincoln Rock State Park.