Wenatchee Outdoors

Birding by the River
2025-08-28 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-25 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

WRI Paint and Stroll
2025-08-28 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-29 13:30 - 14:30
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 the Front St Gazebo
-Simple supplies for drawing or watercolor painting
-Tips for beginners
-Time to create your own work of art!

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, x5

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Village Art in the Park

Hatchery Star Party
2025-08-28 21:30 - 22:30, 2025-09-25 21:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-23 20:00 - 21:00 | 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 have a different telescope and looking at something else. The secret password is “Whatchya Looking at?” This is a place for exploration of the curious and answering any questions you have from deep cosmic questions to what type of telescope you should get.

Have a telescope and know what your doing? Great! Come on out and meet our members. This is an event for astronomers of the community. This event allows all of us to connect to one another and to our cosmos.

Every person will be greeted by a WVAC member so new-comers know where to start and how the event works. Come on out and we can all enjoy the stars together in a comfortable environment.
Bathrooms will be made available on nights that USFWS staff is available in the main building.
Program Rules

During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. White lights are allowed for emergency use.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary.

Location
We all will park at the USFWS Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Parking Lot just outside of the gate. The gate will be half closed, but please do not drive beyond the gate.
The Telescope Area is just beyond the main building, about 50 yards from the parking lot. Walk beyond the gates and follow that main roadway straight until you see our red illuminated light sign board.
How to Sign Up
No registration is required. No need to sign up, just come on out and show up. Stay as long as you would like. But please arrive on time, so we can start introductions and explain how the event works.
Cost
While the event is free, donations are gladly accepted. All donations go to Friends of the Hatchery non-profit organization where they will use the proceeds to install a Sky Quality Meter to quantify light pollution growth.
Google Map Location Hyperlinks:Parking Lot Telescope Area

Lake Astro Program
2025-08-31 21:00 - 22:00 | Lake Wenatchee State Park, 201 Washington St, Cashmere, WA, United States
About the Program
Grab 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 change based on weather conditions. Check back here or call 218 403-1345 to see if the program is cancelled or changed in anyway if weather looks inclement.
This program can be either telescope based or a constellation tour depending on wind.
Program Rules
During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. If you’re driving to the event, please try to avoid pointing headlights towards the beach while parking.
Please arrive 10 minutes early, dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary. The event is free. Day use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their vehicle for parking.
Location
This program will take place on the large South Beach at Lake Wenatchee South Park. There will be a red-illuminated sign at the event. Please arrive early to avoid shining white lights onto the beach.
Cost
While this program is free, we do accept donations. All donations will be used to expand WVAC’s programming and outreach efforts. A Discover Pass ($30) or a Daily Permit ($10) is required for parking in State Parks, be sure to display this permit on your dashboard. A credit card machine is available in the parking lot.

From Snow to Ash: How Increasing Wildfires Threaten North Cascades Canada Lynx
2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:15
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 the past two decades, wildfires have rapidly altered lynx habitat, pushing this already rare species to the brink. Conservationists need new tools to confront this era of mega wildfires, and Home Range Wildlife Research is working hard to provide them.
Join Carmen Vanbianchi, Research Director at Home Range, for an inside look at their lynx and wildfire research. Learn about the dynamics between lynx and wildfire, how researchers study this elusive carnivore during harsh winter months in the mountains (hint: snowmobiles, roadkill deer, and cat toys), and what their findings mean for the future of lynx conservation.
If you can’t make the specific date or time of a class you want to take, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the program on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time to re-watch too.

Event Link and to Register

First Friday – Favorite Plants at the CEG
2025-09-05 09:00 - 09:30
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners. The Community Education Garden has something for everyone. Are there favorites? And why?
Event Link

WRI Wenatchee Bird Walk
2025-09-11 08:00 - 10:00
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 frequent stops.
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet at Walla Walla Point Park at the North parking lot near the bathrooms at 8am and plan to be finished by 10am.
This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Building Your Legacy: Advice on Creating or Updating your Will or Estate Plan
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:00
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 dependents are determined by state law.
Join us to learn the basics of creating or updating a will from local attorneys Evan McCauley of Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn & Aylward and Caitlyn Evans of Evans Law, PLLC. Beth Stipe, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of North Central Washington will also discuss ways to use your estate plan to leave a charitable legacy for future generations.
This event is co-hosted by the Community Foundation of NCW, Upper Valley MEND, and the Wenatchee River Institute.
Please RSVP for this free event. Remote option available upon RSVP.
RSVP here: https://tfaforms.com/5186894

CONTACT INFO
Randee Zerger
rzerger@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 7

Adventure Training: Get Trail Ready with Loaded Carries!
2025-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Saddle Rock Trailhead, 1130 Circle Street, Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, 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 session, we’ll cover the dos and don’ts of starting out and how to incorporate loaded carries into your training program safely and effectively.
Adam Vognild.
What to bring: your backpack, 2–3 gallons of water, and hiking poles. This session is suitable for anyone who can walk outdoors with a pack and wants to do it a little better!
Scroll to the bottom of this page to rsvp and save your spot. Max of 12.

Adam is a WenOut volunteer and owner and operator of Encompass Coaching, where he helps people become more resilient and achieve their health and wellness goals.
He can be reached at 509-669-0409 or encompassfitnesscoach@gmail.com

H2O & Grow: Kids Gardening Extravaganza
2025-09-20 10:00
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardener Program Presents-
Its all about kids and gardening!
Event Link

Outdoor Photography Workshop: Lake Wenatchee
2025-09-28 09:00 - 12:00
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 how to observe your environment like a photographer, compose dynamic shots using natural light, and create a mini nature photo story. You’ll walk, explore, shoot, and reflect—all in one immersive outdoor experience. Join us at Lake Wenatchee on September 28th and/or Icicle Gorge on October 12. Participants can sign up for a single workshop or register for both for deeper growth.
These workshops are geared toward beginner / intermediate- level photographers, but all are welcome to enroll. Any type of capture device may be used including cell phone, point and shoot, mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
The instructor for this course, Linda Lyons, is a passionate and dedicated educator, artist and facilitator of community. She is a nature enthusiast, avid trail runner, novice climber and lost-dog magnet. Linda has extensive experience in darkroom, antique processes and digital photographic practice and instruction. She has exhibited her art nationally and internationally and has been published in print and web-based periodicals. Linda is currently a photography instructor at Indiana University South Bend and Wenatchee Valley College. Linda is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive learning spaces and is a LGBTQ+ advocate. She considers life an art adventure and enjoys supporting others’ creative endeavors. She encourages her students to consider themselves storytellers, image-makers and artists.
Group size: 13 participants
Hiking: Expect between 2 and 4 miles of walking on trails at a photographer’s pace: slow and with extended breaks!
Ages: 15 and up. Participants under 18 must attend with a registered adult.
Transportation: Optional transportation is available from Leavenworth to Lake Wenatchee in our van. Drive time will not include instruction.
Permits: If driving yourself, a WA State Discover Pass is required for each vehicle. Photos taken during this class may not be sold or used commercially as that requires an additional permit from WA State Parks.
Bring your own camera, even if it’s “just” a cell phone!
Cost is Pay What You Can. We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people. The options here are provided as suggestions, based on the costs to WRI to put on this program. If you want to attend this program, we want you to be there. Use the options below as a guideline upon registration. Please choose an amount that fits within your budget to attend this event, even if that is lower than the suggested amount. We want anyone who is interested to be able to attend!
$65/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to attend this program and are able to pay a little extra so a neighbor can attend at a lower cost.
$55/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to support WRI, and attending this program doesn’t put a strain on your weekly budget. This amount is the actual cost to WRI to put on this program.
$40/person
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, ext 5

Ski Conditioning Class at CrossFit Covey
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | CrossFit Covey, 151 Easy Way, Suite 100, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
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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 to prepare your body for a great winter season right in your own home. You will walk away with the knowledge of correct form and a weekly workout that you can do at home to enhance your on-slope fitness and improve your injury resistance.
Details:

Be prepared to work out while we review proper form and complete a short workout.

Please bring clean gym/workout shoes.

A trial waiver must be signed in advance, link will be emailed once signed up.

Spots are limited to 12 participants, so be sure to sign up early!
Lets Go!!

WRI Astro Along the River
2025-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA, United States
About
Join 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 will show off the different types of telescopes and how beginners can get started in astronomy.
Program Rules

During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary.

Location
We will all meet at the covered picnic shelter at WRI where introductions and general outline of the program. From there we will walk down to near Barn Beach for the event.
How to Sign Up
Space is limited to 35 people, so please register ahead of time to reserve your spot in the free program. Registration is required on the WRI website under events.
Cost
While the event is free, donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards WRI and help continued community-based programming.

First Friday – Tool Prep for Next Spring
2025-10-03 09:00 - 09:30
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners presents; We put our gardens to bed. And our tools, too. Learn how to make your garden tools ready for their Spring duties.
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Fall Fungi Field Trip with Puget Sound Mycological Society
2025-10-04 08:30 - 16:00
Wenatchee River Institute Presents Fall Fungi Field Trip with Puget Sound Mycological Society

Saturday, October 4, 2025
8:30 am-4:00 pm

Red Barn @ Wenatchee River Institute
347 Division St.
Leavenworth, WA 98826

REGISTER HERE
Tickets are non-refundable.

NOTE: Apologies for the date confusion from our newsletter, the correct date is Saturday, October 4th!
Join Wenatchee River Institute and Puget Sound Mycological Society for our Fall Fungi Field Trip!
By registering through WRI you will have a spot on a field trip with a PSMS guide.
*If you are already a member of Puget Sound Mycological Society, you do NOT need to register.
The day will begin at the Wenatchee River Institute with a meeting to set the scene and provide a safety briefing. PSMS guides will take groups of people out to different locations for fungi foraging and collection. There is no guarantee you’ll find good edible mushrooms, but you will learn the basics of foraging and get an idea of habitats to explore in the future. The guided trips will be out foraging for about 3-4 hours. Groups will return to WRI to have their mushrooms identified. We’ll close the day out with a group potluck!
Note that the forage may include walking on uneven ground.
Limit: 30 WRI participants
Cost is Pay What You Can. Choose a price that is reasonable for you. WRI offers this in recognition that not everyone can afford to pay for classes. We hope that people who can will pay to help those who cannot.
$15/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to attend this program and are able to pay a little extra so a neighbor can attend at a lower cost.
$10/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to support WRI, and attending this program doesn’t put a strain on your weekly budget.
$5/person
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.
Items to bring:
– A whistle – REQUIRED for guided trips
-Please dress for changing spring weather: closed toed shoes, rain gear, appropriate clothing
-Lunch, snacks, and water
-knife
-collection brown bag or basket–NO plastic bags. A recommended collection system would be a basket with a number of smaller paper bags to separate species in the basket
-a dish for the potluck at the end of the day
-personal plate, cup and utensils for potluck
-optional, if you have: compass, two-way radios

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, ext. 5

Mini Fringe Beaded Earring Workshop
2025-10-05 12:00 - 15:00
Wenatchee River Institute Presents Mini Fringe Beaded Earring Workshop

Sunday, October 5, 2025
12:00 pm-3:00 pm

Wenatchee River Institute
347 Division St
Leavenworth, WA 98826

REGISTER NOW

Join us for a day filled with creativity and learning. Local Indigenous artist and owner of Mystic North Jewelry, Amanda Keewatinawin, will be leading a workshop on the Indigenous art form of beading. She will be sharing knowledge on the history of Indigenous beadwork and how to create your own mini beaded fringe earrings.
Amanda Keewatinawin is a Nêhiyaw (Cree) woman and an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe in Rocky Boy, Montana. She is a mother of twins and a lifelong resident of the Wenatchee valley. She is a local Indigenous artist and entrepreneur who has enjoyed making wearable art for her business, Mystic North, here in the valley for about 10 years. Her work is inspired by the beauty of NCW and the surrounding areas. She is passionate about the preservation of Indigenous art, language, culture, and land. When she’s not busy making jewelry for her business, Amanda enjoys spending time with her daughters, beading for loved ones and hiking with her dog.
Registration includes your own curated kit and instructions to be used during class.
Limit: 12 participants
Adults only
Four tickets are reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to create equitable access to this program.
Pricing and Discount Code
The cost for this workshop is $75/person.
We offer a Pay What You Can model for most of our workshops in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for everyone. For this workshop, we are offering participants a choice of payments based on the costs to WRI to put on this program. We are happy to support a local, Indigenous artist and business owner to share her art, her knowledge, and her experience.
Anyone may use the code BEADIT for $15 off. If this still presents a hardship but you would still like to participate, please email our Community Programs Educator at the email below to discuss options. If you would like to add a donation to your fee, please feel free to do so, knowing that this is how we support our Pay What You Can model and discount codes.

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0182, ext 5

Native Plants and Vegetation Zones of the Olympic Peninsula
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society will be hosting the distinguished speaker of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter on Monday, October 6th from 7-8pm at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
Native Plants and Vegetation Zones of the Olympic Peninsula
Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is home to a number of endemic species as well as a large variety of native plant communities that live on the Peninsula’s sea shore, forest, prairie, wetland, rain forest, subalpine and alpine habitats. We will see how factors like aspect, elevation, soil, moisture, and temperature shape each vegetation zone of the northwest corner of our state and gain an appreciation for the variety of native plant species that live in this diverse area.
About the speaker:Dr. Fayla Schwartz earned her Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Washington with a specialty in plant taxonomy. She taught biology and botany at Everett Community College until retiring to the Olympic Peninsula in 2017. She is the Chair of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society and can be found frequently on the trails with WNPS as well as in the classroom with her springtime native plant taxonomy students.

Spring Prep Starts in the Fall
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners presents Spring Prep Starts in Fall
Event Link

Sustainable NCW Hosts "Green as a Verb" Panel on Living Sustainably
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30
This free evening panel will feature local voices who are leading by example—showing how sustainability can be a daily practice rooted in creativity, community, and care. The event will include Spanish interpretation, light refreshments, and opportunities for connection with local organizations driving change in our region.
Please find the full press release here-Press Rel – Green as a Verb.

Drawing Mountains in Ink- Online
2025-11-16 10:00 - 12:30
North Cascade Institute Presents Drawing Mountains in Ink-Online
When: Nov 16 from 10:00am-12:30pm
Where: Online, anywhere you want
Instructor: Claire Giordano
Class Tuition: $55

Explore the patterns of mountain landscapes and jump-start your winter art practice with ink sketching! In this unique class, instructor Claire will show you how to use simple tools—fine and brush-tipped pens, plus a pencil—to translate the lines and shapes of the North Cascades onto the page.
Inspired by her 100-day sketching projects, Claire has developed an accessible style that fosters joy and embraces mistakes. “There is something so meditative and fun about sketching with ink, and I am so excited to share my favorite ink sketching techniques with you!”
Over the past ten years creating art outdoors, Claire has learned to sketch and paint in ways that are fun and accessible to artists of all levels. In addition to exploring various marks and patterns of northwest mountains, she will demonstrate composition and simplification techniques as she walks us through step-by-step sketches
We look forward to seeing you in class! Please note that by registering for this workshop, you agree to share your email address with our instructor, Claire.
If you can’t make the specific date or time of a class you want to take, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the program on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time to re-watch too.

For more information and registration click here

Hands-On Bike Maintenance: 3-Part Workshop Series
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Ridge Cyclesport, 509 N Western Ave. STE 106, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Wenatchee Outdoors and Ridge Cyclesports are partnering to offer WenOut members a Hands-On Bike Maintenance 3-part Workshop Series, led by instructors Phil Cibicki, Evan Plews, and Connor Barrows. The sessions will take place on November 18, December 16, and January 20 from 6:30-8:30pm.

>>>>REGISTRATION REQUIRED<<<<
Scroll to the bottom to RSVP. Space is limited.
Note: Only sign up if you can attend all classes.
Individual Class Descriptions

Class 1– November 18, 2025 6:30-8:30pm
Bike Ride Prep: Readying your bike for a smoother ride.

~30 min. lecture: tools and supplies (including emergency repair kit items), fundamental skills overview
~90 min. hands-on fundamental skills lab: transmission cleaning and lubrication, basic shift and brake adjustment, suspension setup, flat repair
if extra time permits: appropriate elective skills upon request

Class 2 – December 16, 2025 6:30-8:30pm
Bike Adjustment: Tuning and customizing your bike for a better experience.

~30 min. lecture: tools and supplies, fundamental skills overview
~90 min. hands-on fundamental skills lab: advanced shift and brake adjustment, dropper and saddle adjustment
if extra time permits: appropriate elective skills upon request

Class 3 – January 20, 2026 6:30-8:30pm
Bike Maintenance: Servicing your bike for a longer life.

~30 min. lecture: tools and supplies, fundamental skills overview
~90 min. hands-on fundamental skills lab: brake pad replacement, tubeless setup, cable and housing replacement, wheel truing, bearing assessment and lubrication
if extra time permits: appropriate elective skills upon request

Please note: class content will be flexible and depend on time, student experience, and the bikes brought in.

We may cover extra elective skills at the end of the lab if time allows, such as:
-Chain sizing and repair
-Driver body cleaning and pawl lubrication
-Derailleur hanger alignment
-Cup brake bleeds
-Headset adjustment
-Hub adjustment

After registering we will reach out to collect your bike’s brand, model, and condition. We’ll do our best to include all bikes, but we especially encourage bringing bikes that aren’t in perfect condition, since they provide more real-world problems for everyone to learn from. Each class will start with a ~30-minute lecture covering the skills and tools needed. The remaining ~90 minutes will be hands-on lab time, the class will be working in pairs at stands.

LNT Youth Educator Workshop
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:30
This interactive course is designed for teachers, guides, camp staff, and anyone working with youth—full-time or seasonal—who want to help kids enjoy the outdoors the right way.
During this 1.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively reach youth ages 6–18 with Leave No Trace education. You’ll learn practical, engaging activities that work in person or online, drawing from Bigfoot’s Playbook, PEAK, the TEEN Program, Social Media + Stewardship, and other resources available on the Leave No Trace website.
Click here for link to Register
Please email Training@LNT.org for more information.

POSTPONED- Red Barn Event- Enchantments: What Comes Next?
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00
This event has been POSTPONED, future date TBD.
Wenatchee River Institute presents this hybrid Enchantment event, will be offered in person and livestream via YouTube Channel.
Streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmaKfMFofyc&list=PLjATQxBXvvgXSiC_qr24e5jmPS-LyJ5T9&index=34
No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event!
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
After a summer of overcrowding and understaffing in The Enchantments, the issue of day use management has reached an inflection point. Will this offseason present an opportunity to make changes along the Icicle Creek corridor, and if so, what will they entail? Hear from Seattle Times outdoors reporter Gregory Scruggs, who covered the issue closely this summer and traveled to Colorado to learn how another mountain town grappled with a similar challenge, along with Mat Lyons, Executive Director of TREAD, who has been working with Chelan County stakeholders on a proposal for alternative transportation options to Enchantments trailheads, and Sarah Shaffer, Executive Director of Wenatchee Outdoors, who will share insights on the on-the-ground work with over 40 volunteers in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, packing out pounds of trash from the Enchantments Wilderness area.
About the presenters:
Gregory Scruggs (he/him) is the outdoors reporter at The Seattle Times, where he writes about the intersection of recreation, land management and the outdoor industry in Washington. His coverage takes him deep into the Cascades and out on the Salish Sea. In 2022, he won the President’s Award in the newspaper category from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
Mat Lyons (he/him) is the Executive Director of TREAD, a nonprofit that collaborate with all partners to drive sustainable outdoor recreation initiatives in North Central Washington.
Sarah Shaffer (she/her) is the Executive Director of Wenatchee Outdoors, a nonprofit focused on engaging volunteers and the community in stewardship and recreation in North Central Washington.
Event Link to RSVP

PVST Adult/Teen Clinics
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 12:00
Plain Valley Ski Trails offering ski clinics.
Every Saturday, Dec-13- Feb 28, 10am-12pm
These clinics are designed for beginners and will focus on skate or classic. Skiers work through progressive techniques, with the goal of independently skiing gentle terrain by the end of the clinic.
All clinics meet at the Meadow Loop Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails. Free parking available.
All skiers need a 2025-26 Season or Day Pass. Please purchase your pass prior to your clinic.
Rentals not included.
Rentals can be arranged at Plain Hardware at least an hour prior to lessons.
For more information or to register click here.

PVST Kids Clinics
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00
Plain Valley Ski Trails offering ski clinics.
Every Saturday, Dec-13- Feb 21, 10am-12pm
These clinics are designed for kids between the ages of 6-12 yrs old. It is modeled after our midweek Devo Program (first layer ski clinic for elementary age kids).

Clinic Cost: Children 6-12yr $60 for 2 hours of FUN on skis Saturday’s 10am-12pm. Season $500
All KIDS SKI FREE on Plain Valley Ski Trails, BUT still need Trail Passes for Liability! Please be sure to secure your ticket prior to the clinic at SkiPlain.com
What’s Not Included: Ski Rentals: Both classic and skate ski packages are available at Plain Hardware, conveniently located across from the ski trails in Plain. Please Note: If you are renting gear, plan to arrive at least one hour early to allow time for proper sizing.
Important Clinic Location Information: We will meet at 10am at the Meadow Loop Trailhead by the Welcome Hut on the Plain Valley Ski Trails. Parking is free.
For more information or to register click here.
