Events

Wenatchee River Institute Fall Salmon Walks, Oct. 4th and 11th, witness the return of the Pacific Salmon The fall Pacific Salmon migration has begun. Walk along the banks of the Wenatchee River guided by a WRI naturalist to watch these fish jump fully out of the water while in search of spawning grounds. The females move gravel to build a ‘nest’ for their redds (salmon eggs), as males battle over fertilization. This is an amazing experience for nearby residents as […]

2019 Orchard Middle School Ski Swap October 12, Orchard Middle School Gym (1024 Orchard Ave) 8 am - 12 pm Drop off Friday, October 11, 4-7pm Pick up unsold gear and checks Saturday, October 12, 2-4pm Ready for the ski season? If not, here’s the chance to prepare! Find fantastic deals on new or used skis (alpine & nordic), snowboards, poles, winter clothing, and more! Sports Fitness Outlet and Liquidation Sports are offering the best selection of winter sports gear! […]

Join Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Butte Brand for a fun fall day of volunteering at Nason Creek Alcove! We will meet in Wenatchee at 8:30 am and carpool to the site about an hour away. Once there, we will focus our efforts on: Brush removal in a small parking area and trail Installing a few steps in a steep portion of trail Installing an informational sign Removing a fence Depending on the task you choose, the work will be light […]

Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute A nature writing workshop! The Wenatchee River Institute and Write on the River bring together three north central Washington writers, Ana Maria Spagna, Heather Murphy and Derek Sheffield, with unique perspectives on observing, recording and sharing words about the natural world. Join us for a day-long workshop at the Barn Beach Reserve on the banks of the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth. The Saturday October 12 workshop, from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., includes morning presentations […]

Join us for My Sky Family Day on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. All ages are encouraged to experience the fun of hands-on science including learning about the principles of flight, stellar navigation, sky stories, and the space race. In our new My Sky exhibit, you can get your hands on an enormous 5-foot wide model of the Moon. Explore close-up images of what the Sun looked like […]

Location: Wenatchee Convention Center 121 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee WA 98801 The Bomber Wing Auction & Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year!  Your support helps the Mission Ridge Ski Team and the Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation by subsidizing our athletic programs and by providing scholarships to worthy athletes. We'd love to have you attend and Tickets are available now. For more information click here.

When: October 13th 8am-9am Seller Set Up 9am-12pm Open to Costumers Where: Arlberg Sports Parking Lot Please bring all types of gear to sell! Skis, Snowboards, Bikes, Clothing, Wakeboards, Kayaks any type of sports gear. Seller: $10 (proceeds go to Chelan County Mountain Rescue) Buyers: Free

Elderberry: Syrup and natural watercolor workshop October 13th - 1:00-3:30pm Class size: min 5, max 12 In celebration of the Elderberry's healing berries and flowers we are going to learn about the medicinal properties and uses through an introductory syrup making class and learn how to how to paint with the juice of the berries. Sarah Michels with Infuse Organics is hosting this amazing workshop in her studio. She is an expert in creating natural products and will guide us […]

Science on Tap! Birds of Borneo, Suzanne Tomassi at Wenatchee Valley Brewing Co. Brewery Wenatchee River Institute brings Birds of Borneo to Science on Tap! to the Wenatchee Valley Brewing Co. Brewery on Tue., Oct. 15, 6-7pm. Suzanne Tomassi, Wenatchee Valley ornithologist and Research Scientist with the University of Sheffield, UK, will give a present about her 10-year study in Borneo’s Danum Valley. Perhaps the oldest rainforest on Earth, the remote and unforgettable Danum Valley is a biodiversity hotspot. “I […]

Fall Mushroom Forage with Wenatchee River Institute and Brian Luther Fall mushroom season is here! Do you want to learn about some of our area wild mushrooms? Thursday, Oct. 17, 9-2pm, Leavenworth resident Brian Luther, Identification and Field Trip Chairman for the Puget Sound Mycological Society, will guide us through a fall mushroom forage. The day will begin at the Wenatchee River Institute with a brief introduction to fungi, where it grows and thrives, and the role fungi plays in […]

Presented by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Date: Sat, 10/19/2019 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM Location Dry Gulch Trail, meet at Saddle Rock Trailhead Sign up online here. Get a great walk up Dry Gulch right into the heart of the local geology! Look at the sandstone layers that underlie Saddle Rock and other local volcanic high points. Join geologist Ralph Dawes for a hike up the canyon - with lots of stops to discuss what we see along the […]

With snow in the forecast, the work party and bike ride has been canceled for this weekend's Blood Sweat & Beers festivities, but the after-party HAS NOT! The party will be held at the Event Center at Pybus Public Market from 6 pm to 10 pm. With beverages, raffles, an auction and more, it will be a great time! All proceeds to benefit local trail building. Follow Arlberg Sports on Facebook for details.