Events

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Planetarium and Moonlight Snowshoe Stroll Extravaganza at Wenatchee River Institute On Fri., Jan. 24, the evening begins in Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) domed planetarium. Travel through space and time by visiting the stars from season to season, rewinding and fast-forwarding, as well as viewing the stars as they appear real time in the night sky above. Then travel outdoors through the soft moonlight on a guided snowshoe stroll, identifying the winter constellations viewed earlier from the planetarium. “After leaving the […]