“Bateman Island” by Alexis Day

“Columbia River” by Benjamin Duena

“Don’t Touch” by Davis Wintle

“Shrub Steppe” by Devin Anastasia Bland

“Pecking Out of Time” by Hailey Cross

“The Lady in Red” by Peyton Minton-Valley

These six finalists were each awarded a $50 prize which was presented during the Education Showcase Gala and Awards Reception that took place on Friday, April 19^th at the Richland Public Library.

Click here to download Expression of Interest (EOI) for Audiovisual Services

Those firms interested in proposing for the HRIC audiovisual contract shall notify the RPFD by May 10th, 2013. Notifications shall be sent via email to Cathleen Williams at reach1014@aol.com and copy Stephanie Button at stephanieb@visitthereach.org. Confirmation emails shall be sent on all received.

The Mid-Columbia is home to a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna.
This hike will be led by expert naturalists who will point out the various
flowers and birds that live in the area. If you have never experienced the
beauty of the shrub steppe in the spring, this moderate lever hike is the
perfect introduction to both hiking in the Mid-Columbia and bird and
plant identification.

For tickets please contact Dianna Millsap at (509)943-4100.

The registration deadline is May 20,2013.

This 6 hour tour lead by experts in the field of geology and the Ice Age
Floods will trace the Missoula Floods and the lake bed of ancient Lake
Lewis. Participants will be introduced to features along the way the
destinations of the Ginkgo Petrified Forest with a special stop at Cave B
Winery and Restaurant.

For tickets please contact Dianna Millsap (509)943-4100

Registration Deadline is May 6,2013.

2012 was a year that brought many changes to the Richland Public Facilities District and its project, The Hanford Reach Interpretive Center.

The Reach has not changed its direction; it will still be a center for fun and learning while showcasing the stories of our community and providing resources for students and educators. What the Reach has done is find a new and more efficient and cost effective vehicle of getting there.  Rather than one large building the Reach will be housed in a campus of several buildings. The first building, which will feature the exhibits that tell the stories of the Hanford Reach National Monument, is currently under development with a projected completion date of Spring of 2014.

To celebrate all the exciting develops planned for 2013 we have decided to move to this new website that was developed by students at Columbia Basin College. The Hanford Reach Interpretive Center will be an institution that proudly encourages and supports the phenomenal skills our youth by working with students to help us showcase their talents while helping them build the skills necessary to be the leaders of tomorrow!