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Lake Astro Program

Lake Wenatchee State Park 201 Washington St, Cashmere, WA, United States

About the ProgramGrab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space!This program is subject to cancellation or […]

From Snow to Ash: How Increasing Wildfires Threaten North Cascades Canada Lynx

North Cascades Institute is offering this online course. WHEN: Sep 03, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM WHERE: Any where you want!! INSTRUCTOR: Carmen Vanbianchi ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1.0 CLASS TUITION: $10.00 Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are reshaping landscapes at an unprecedented pace, impacting both human communities and the wildlife that call these forests home. Among the most vulnerable is the elusive Canada lynx—an iconic predator of the North Cascades that relies on dense, high-elevation forests for survival. Over […]

WRI Wenatchee Bird Walk

WRI Wenatchee Bird Walk

Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute by the Columbia 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. Walk will be on paved and grassy level pathways. We will travel up to 1 mile round trip at an easy-going pace with […]

Building Your Legacy: Advice on Creating or Updating your Will or Estate Plan

Wenatchee River Institute Presents Building Your Legacy: Advice on Creating or Updating your Will or Estate Plan Thursday, September 11, 2025 5:30 pm-7:00 pm HYBRID EVENT: WRI's Red Barn 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 or livestream via our YouTube Channel Estate planning laws have changed with the passage of the new tax and spending act, making now a good time to assess or create a plan. Without a will, the disbursement of your property and the care of your […]

Adventure Training: Get Trail Ready with Loaded Carries!

Saddle Rock Trailhead 1130 Circle Street, Wenatchee, Washington, United States

Join Adam Vognild for a loaded carry, ruck, or weighted hike—different names for the same fun and challenging activity! Learn how to use “loaded carries” to build strength and endurance for backcountry adventures, whether you’re hiking, backpacking, skiing, or alpine climbing. Why hike with weight? It’s a powerful mix of strength and conditioning that directly translates to better performance in the mountains. Loaded carries can be done anywhere, anytime, by anyone fit enough to hike in the hills. During the […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Outdoor Photography Workshop: Lake Wenatchee

Wenatchee River Institute Presents Outdoor Photography Workshop: Lake Wenatchee Sunday, September 28, 2025 9:00 am-12:00 pm Lake Wenatchee State Park, 21588 Lake Wenatchee Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826. Exact meeting location at the park TBD and will be emailed to participants. REGISTER NOW Improve your photography skills and see the world in a new way. Step outside and into the natural world—ready to see, frame, and capture! This outdoor photo field trip will train your eye and spark your creativity. Learn […]

Ski Conditioning Class at CrossFit Covey

CrossFit Covey 151 Easy Way, Suite 100, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, Wenatchee, United States

****Scroll down to register***** Date: Thursday, October 2 Time: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Location: CrossFit Covey, 151 Easy Way, Suite 100, Wenatchee, WA, 98801 Get your body ready for ski season with a ski-focused conditioning class hosted by Adam Vognild at CrossFit Covey! This workout will help you build strength, endurance, and mobility to make the most of your winter days on the slopes. At Home Ski Prep class for Wenatchee Outdoors. For both backcountry and in-bounds downhill skiers. Learn how […]

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WRI Astro Along the River

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA, United States

AboutJoin WVAC members at Wenatchee Rover Institute near the Red Barn in Leavenworth. The WVAC team will talk about the different types of telescopes and how they work. We will have multiple telescopes out showing some of the seasons' best and brightest celestial objects, connecting you to your natural heritage, the night sky. Bring your deepest cosmological questions!This program is almost entirely telescope based.This program may be held in the red barn if weather is inclement. Should this occur, we […]

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