First Friday – Favorite Plants at the CEG
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners. The Community Education Garden has something for everyone. Are there favorites? And why? Event Link
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Clinics & Instruction
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 StatesJoin 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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H2O & Grow: Kids Gardening Extravaganza
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardener Program Presents- Its all about kids and gardening! Event Link
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 StatesAboutJoin 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 […]
First Friday – Tool Prep for Next Spring
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. Event Link
Fall Fungi Field Trip with Puget Sound Mycological Society
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 […]