Events

Birding by the River

Birding by the River

Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June. Trail difficulty level: beginner Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel Bathrooms available at the start and end of the […]

Free

WRI Paint and Stroll

WRI Paint and Stroll

Most Thursdays and Fridays at Village Art in the Park Meet at the gazebo at 1:30pm. Paint and Stroll will last ~1hour Free! Donations are appreciated Get inspired by the amazing artists at the outdoor market, then join us for a short walk down to the river and take some creative time for yourself. Join the Wenatchee River Institute for this free program suitable for children and adults! What's provided? -Guided nature walk to the Wenatchee River, 0.3 miles from […]

Free

CDLT Nature Journal Workshop

Date: August 28, 2025 Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM Details: Join Ayla Medina Ulloa, CDLT Community Inclusion Coordinator, and Jane Zanol from North Central Washington Audubon, on an introductory workshop about Nature Journals. Through this workshop, you will learn the benefits of nature journaling and practice basic drawing techniques. Jane will be joining us to share her insights about nature journaling. Our focus will be on starting a nature journal and developing skills that can be used to journal anytime and anywhere. Afterward, we will […]

Free

Hatchery Star Party

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery(12790 Fish Hatchery Rd)

This is WVAC's flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.Have a telescope but don't know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will […]

Free