Clinics & Instruction

North Cascades Institute When: Feb 19, 2025 from 6:00pm- 7:00pm Where: Online Instructor: Joe Gaydos Class Tuition: $10.00   The Salish Sea is one of the world’s most magnificent inland seas. Shared by Washington State, British Columbia and dozens of independent Tribes and First Nations, this 17,000 square kilometer ecosystem holds wonders beyond imagination. Some of the world’s greatest animals call this place home: the world’s largest oceanic predator, largest burying clam, largest octopus, largest chiton, tallest anemone, and so […]

Streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAYduajgr7M This is a partnered event with the Wenatchee Valley chapter of the Native Plant Society and the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists. Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. Join us for a presentation on Cottonwood (Populus species) which are common across North American floodplains and riparian ecosystems, including those of the Columbia River Basin and the watersheds of […]

Wenatchee River Institute presents Join the Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club on a family friendly journey through space. Using a variety of telescopes, we’ll gaze up into the Milky Way and learn about some of the best night sky objects to view. From the stunning rings of Saturn and planetary nebulas to large cataclysmic supernova remnants we'll journey through our own galaxy and even take a look at neighboring ones. During this program we’ll also explore the basics of telescope use, […]

WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardeners Learn the secrets to healthy, beautiful roses in this interactive pruning demonstration and workshop at the Community Education Garden (CEG)! Discover the proper techniques for pruning each type of rose, then put your knowledge into action by joining small group sessions to prune the roses yourself. Date: March 29 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 1100 Western Avenue, Wenatchee, WA What to Bring: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bypass hand pruners. Spaces are […]

North Cascades Institute Presents When: Mar 5, 2025 from 6:00pm- 7:15pm Where: Online Instructor: Gina Roberti Class Tuition: $10.00 What makes driving State Route 20 through the North Cascades so spectacular? Why are the river canyons cut so deeply and the spires of mountains so jagged and sharp? What makes the rocks of the North Cascades so unique? Join Gina Roberti on a virtual tour of the diverse geology to engage with stories of the landscape that transcend the human […]

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Presents The "Art in the Park" series is coming to our trails! Join the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and NCW Libraries for an opportunity to show your creative side outdoors. Come learn about nature and our local trailheads to spark your creativity. Then, participate in creating a watercolor postcard at the Saddle Rock shelter. All materials will be provided; all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity. This event is FREE and open to the public. […]

WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Presents Plant and Insect Clinic The Ask a Master Gardener Plant Diagnosis Clinic is in full bloom this month! The 2025 season kicked off with the in-person clinic on February 24, and now the action continues with weekly sessionsevery Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. Join us in the Sagebrush Meeting Room at the Wenatchee Public Library to get expert advice and answers to your plant-related puzzles.   To contact the Plant Clinic click here