Events

Thursday, October 9, 2025 10:00 am-2:00 pm Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division St Leavenworth, WA 98826 The Wenatchee River Institute is receiving a gracious donation of 500 native plants from the Xerces Society and Derby Canyon Natives to help build habitat for endangered bumblebees. These donated native plants provide meaningful forage and nesting opportunities where bees are struggling. By helping plant, you're directly contributing to the recovery of at-risk bumblebees in the region! This is a fabulous way to support […]

Thursday, October 9, 2025 6:00 pm8:00 pm HYBRID EVENT: WRI's Red Barn 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 or livestream via our YouTube Channel Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/a9BhTXF-5GE?feature=share (this event will be livestreamed, but not posted to our YouTube channel after the event) Please note the EARLY START TIME for this Red Barn Event. No registration required, but RSVP below to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Doors open at 5:30pm for a community social with beer and wine […]

Connecting with nature aids our physical, mental, and emotional health. Join CDLT and CVCH on our final Hike for Health on Saturday, October 11th. This is the final event of the Hike for Health Series, at the iconic Saddle Rock Natura Area. After the walk, we will have FREE food, music, and activities for the whole family. We will begin the raffle for outdoor prizes at 11:00am.  This walk will be 2 miles with 800 feet of elevation gain. Registration is […]

The Wenatchee River Institute is receiving a gracious donation of 500 native plants from the Xerces Society and Derby Canyon Natives to help build habitat for endangered bumblebees. These donated native plants provide meaningful forage and nesting opportunities where bees are struggling. By helping plant, you're directly contributing to the recovery of at-risk bumblebees in the region! This is a fabulous way to support pollinators and continue to build resilient native plant habitat on the WRI campus. Starting on Saturday, […]

SAVE THE DATE for Chelan Douglas Land Trusts 2nd Annual Foothills Fest Celebration at Saddle Rock on October 11, 2025 from 12:00pm -2:00pm.  This year, CDLT is celebrating 40 years of the legacy, commitment, and incredible generosity of the Wenatchee Community, who helped protect the Foothills and other local natural spaces. Join us for a fun, community-centered celebration! We will have: FREE tacos Speakers Activities for the whole family And more This event is open to the public and to […]

Wenatchee River Institute Presents a workshop to 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 how to observe your environment like a photographer, compose dynamic shots using natural light, and create a mini nature photo story. You'll walk, explore, shoot, and reflect—all in one immersive outdoor experience. Join us at […]

Come join us for a hands-on volunteer work party focused on trail and habitat restoration!  You will help plant native species to improve the health of our local lands. You may also prepare sites for planting, mulch around new plants, or help with general trail maintenance. We will provide all the tools, gloves, and gear you’ll need, along with water and snacks before and after the event. Please wear sturdy work clothes and closed-toe shoes that are good for hiking […]

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club presents Darnell Scott is a one of a kind musician and a man who is making his mark in the world of Blues, R&B, and Soul. As a youngster, he enjoyed the music of such artists as Al Green, Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye, just to name a few. Even though Scott has never had any formal training to play the guitar or sing, he is a natural and a force to be reckoned with. Rooted […]

The Wenatchee River Institute is receiving a gracious donation of 500 native plants from the Xerces Society and Derby Canyon Natives to help build habitat for endangered bumblebees. These donated native plants provide meaningful forage and nesting opportunities where bees are struggling. By helping plant, you're directly contributing to the recovery of at-risk bumblebees in the region! This is a fabulous way to support pollinators and continue to build resilient native plant habitat on the WRI campus. Starting on Saturday, […]