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  • WRI Winter Wander at the Hatchery

    WRI Winter Wander at the Hatchery

    Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile 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 this is your first time on a trail, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! […]

  • Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge

    Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge

    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 […]

  • WRI Science on Tap: Pacific Lamprey, Your Ancient Neighbor

    This event is hosted at Ground Control in Wenatchee. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Come join Wenatchee River Institute for Science On Tap! This casual, free event is a great opportunity to gather, socialize, and learn about an exciting science topic from a member of our community. No prior science knowledge necessary! Speakers will give a talk on their latest research or a science topic they are passionate about, with some […]

  • WRI Red Barn Event: Wolf Land Film Screening (in-person ONLY!)

    Friday, March 6, 2026 7:00 pm8:30 pm Location: WRI's Red Barn 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Wenatchee River Institute LIVE EVENT ONLY! This Red Barn Event will NOT be streamed or recorded. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Doors to the Red Barn open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The film will start just after 7:00pm. Run time is 71 minutes and will […]

  • Mission Ridge Rails & Ales

    Rails & Ales Experience one of the Wenatchee Valley’s most iconic events, Rails & Ales! This highly legendary winter festival brings together skiers, snowboarders, and mountain fans for an evening of stoke, style, and good brews, right in the heart of downtown Wenatchee. Centered around a rail jam and beer garden, Rails & Ales features some of the best skiers and snowboarders from across the country competing for a spot on the podium. Before the main action gets underway, check […]

  • Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge

    Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge

    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 […]

  • WRI Science on Tap: Weather Whiplash

    This event is hosted at Ground Control in Wenatchee. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Come join Wenatchee River Institute for Science On Tap! This casual, free event is a great opportunity to gather, socialize, and learn about an exciting science topic from a member of our community. No prior science knowledge necessary! Speakers will give a talk on their latest research or a science topic they are passionate about, with some […]

  • Mission Ridge Tour de Blues

    Mission Ridge Tour de Blues

    Tour de Blues Embark on a weekend adventure with the Tour de Blues, presented by PEPSI! This family-friendly event invites skiers and snowboarders of ages 17 and under to explore every blue square run at Mission Ridge. How It Works: Pick Up Your Punch Card: Begin at the Guest Services desk inside the Hampton Lodge to receive your Tour de Blues punch card. Hit the Slopes: Ski or snowboard as many blue runs as you can from 9:30 AM on […]

  • WRI Wildlife Tracking: Searching for Nature’s Stories

    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 […]

  • Mission Ridge Tour de Blues

    Mission Ridge Tour de Blues

    Tour de Blues Embark on a weekend adventure with the Tour de Blues, presented by PEPSI! This family-friendly event invites skiers and snowboarders of ages 17 and under to explore every blue square run at Mission Ridge. How It Works: Pick Up Your Punch Card: Begin at the Guest Services desk inside the Hampton Lodge to receive your Tour de Blues punch card. Hit the Slopes: Ski or snowboard as many blue runs as you can from 9:30 AM on […]

  • Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge

    Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge

    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 […]

  • WRI Red Barn Event: Taking Better Plant Photos

    Livestream the event or watch it later on YouTube at this link. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Doors to the Red Barn open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. Jack Mynatt, Tracy Maynard, and Mike Power are avid, long-time hikers, skiers, and amateur photographers. Jack and Tracy are on the board of the Wenatchee Valley chapter of the […]