Women’s Escape is your gateway to a better ski day. Working in small groups with our best women coaches, you’ll build skills, confidence, and flow while having a blast doing it. You could come up early for a coffee and then meet us at Ka Wham Café. We’ll take it to the snow from 10:00 am–12:00 pm, leaving you plenty of time for afternoon laps with friends new and old. Choose the day you’d like to join. We encourage you […]
Join us for a cozy evening of community, delicious food, and support for the Wenatchee River Institute. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Colchuck's, 801 Front St (upstairs), Leavenworth, WA 98826 Following the significant storms in December, WRI is hard at work repairing damages to our buildings and campus. From covering insurance deductibles and structural repairs to the immense staff effort required, the costs of recovery are substantial. Our wonderful partner, Colchuck's, has stepped up to help us recoup […]
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center We are excited to invite you to the January CDLT Lunch & Learn session with CDLT's Conservation Director, Mickey Fleming and Land Conservation Specialist, Caitlyn Evans. They will present: "Conservation Strategies; Tax and Estate Planning Benefits for Landowners." About the Presentation: CDLT works with landowners to protect their land forever, which can have estate planning and tax benefits for landowners. Learn how land conservation can further your family legacy. Date: Wednesday, January 28, […]
Plain Valley Ski Trails Presents TOUR de PLAIN 2026 The Tour de Plain is our annual, family-friendly race series that brings community together for a fun race series including 4 rave events. Each event welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to Tour the Plain Valley Ski Trails Nordic Team's barrier-free ski education program. Join us on the snow! For more information and to register click here. Register for Race #1 (Jan. 16-19) Register for Race #2 (Jan. 30 - […]
Wenatchee River Institute presents. Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if […]
Wenatchee River Institute presents. Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if […]
Free Community Seed Swap! Join WRI on National Seed Swap Day, January 31st from 12-1:30pm and 5:00-6:30pm. Come to swap seeds or just pick up some seeds for your garden this year. All are welcome! It's time to start garden planning and getting your seeds started. If you have seeds to share & trade - great! If you don't have seeds but are interested in gardening and getting seeds to get you started - come anyway! Let's kick off the […]
Wenatchee River Institute presents. Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if […]
Free Community Seed Swap! Join WRI on National Seed Swap Day, January 31st from 12-1:30pm and 5:00-6:30pm. Come to swap seeds or just pick up some seeds for your garden this year. All are welcome! It's time to start garden planning and getting your seeds started. If you have seeds to share & trade - great! If you don't have seeds but are interested in gardening and getting seeds to get you started - come anyway! Let's kick off the […]
Women’s Escape is your gateway to a better ski day. Working in small groups with our best women coaches, you’ll build skills, confidence, and flow while having a blast doing it. You could come up early for a coffee and then meet us at Ka Wham Café. We’ll take it to the snow from 10:00 am–12:00 pm, leaving you plenty of time for afternoon laps with friends new and old. Choose the day you’d like to join. We encourage you […]
Wenatchee Valley: Northeast Washington Flowers - A floristic tour of ecoregions and habitats The Northeastern corner of our state from Spokane to the Canadian and Idaho borders has its own floral mix, with influences from the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia, the Palouse and more. We will explore what makes this region distinct from the rest of Washington and construct a sense of place with an appreciation of both classic-friend plants and regional specialties. About the presenter: Elliot Robison is the […]
Join local tracker Kirk Beckendorf and WRI Community Programs Educator Virginia Shoup for a beginner and family-friendly introduction to wildlife tracking! Join generations of trackers who have learned to tell the stories of our animal neighbors by studying the signs they leave behind. Even when we don't see the critters that move through the landscape, their tracks, scat, scratch marks, and more can tell us what they're doing. Throughout the day we will learn about tracks, gait, and other wildlife […]
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