Wenatchee River Institute Presents- Our previous offering of this workshop was wildly popular, so we are having it again! Since our last workshop filled quickly, those that weren't able to attend last time now have another chance to experience the fun of learning about fungi. Come learn how to grow your own mushrooms on logs, in containers, and in garden beds at this interactive workshop. Our instructor, Seth Beu, has years of experience growing mushrooms for restaurants with his business […]

Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders: Tracy Maynard Difficulty: Moderate, 6 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 10 The primary goal of this hike is to see Anemone patens, prairie-crocus, but there are many other plants to be seen as well. Although common throughout the Rockies and western Canada, A. patens in the Wenatchee Mountains is disjunct and is the only population in Washington. For over forty years it had not been seen but has recently been “rediscovered” […]

This is a WenOut MEMBER ONLY 4-part Educational Series. Become a member now. Looking to level up your photography game?? We have an opportunity waiting for you to join a professional photographer and WenOut board member Thom Schroeder for a fun, hands-on series all about capturing the beauty of the outdoors. Location: Foothills Middle School Details: Photography is a lifelong journey, and the great news is that anyone can improve their craft. In this four-part series, we’ll explore the development […]

Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leader: Ted Alway Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate; 3.5 miles with net elevation gain of 500’ Limit: 10 This walk showcases the great diversity of species found here, with many in flower that time of year.  Expect to find over one hundred species, including many wild buckwheats, penstemons, phlox, paintbrushes, bitterroot and more.  In addition, the views and geology on display are spectacular! Participants will meet at the Peshastin Park-n-Ride to carpool to the trailhead near Haney Meadows, […]