Events

the North American rainforest caribou to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge In WRI’s Red Barn on Wednesday, January 25th, wildlife expert, author, photographer, and tracker David Moskowitz shares from his book Caribou Rainforest: From Heartbreak to Hope. In a North American rainforest that few people know exists, about a dozen dwindling herds of mountain caribou are struggling to survive –in the US herd, fewer than twenty of these shy animals remain. This iconic ungulate, identified as an “umbrella species” by […]

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Presents- Chicks on Sticks The goal is to have FUN and bring more awareness to breast cancer! Proceeds will be donated to The Wellness Place in Wenatchee. They provide direct services for breast cancer awareness. Event will take place at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery. This event will include men/boys this year to increase participation! Mandatory pink and we are here to have FUN! Registration fee: $TBD: 17 years old and under, $TBD: 18 years and older […]

Companion Rescue This workshop will teach you the skills to effectively operate a rescue beacon, efficiently probe the snow to determine the victim's location and strategically move snow with your shovel to uncover your companion. Areas of focus in this course: Case Study - Mt. Proctor, BC Beacon Fundamentals Beacon Coarse Search Beacon Fine Search Beacon Practice Overview of Probe Methods Spiral Probe Method Beacon Search with Probe Strategic vs. Non-Strategic Shoveling Strategic Shoveling Methods (Terracing, V-Shaped, Multiple Rescuers) Putting […]

Washington State Parks invites the public to participate in family-friendly, guided snowshoe hikes this winter at Lake Wenatchee State Park, just 25 east of Stevens Pass. Snowshoe hikes start promptly at 1:00 p.m. on the following dates:   Jan. 1, 6, 12, 21, 26 Feb. 2, 10, 16, 24   Meet at the North Reservation Booth in the North Park: 21588 State Route 207                 Leavenworth, WA 98826 When: Snowshoers should arrive early enough to prepare for the 1:00 p.m. […]

Washington State Parks invites the public to participate in family-friendly, guided snowshoe hikes this winter at Lake Wenatchee State Park, just 25 east of Stevens Pass. Snowshoe hikes start promptly at 1:00 p.m. on the following dates:   Jan. 1, 6, 12, 21, 26 Feb. 2, 10, 16, 24   Meet at the North Reservation Booth in the North Park: 21588 State Route 207                 Leavenworth, WA 98826 When: Snowshoers should arrive early enough to prepare for the 1:00 p.m. […]

On Wednesday, February 6, join community members in the Red Barn for The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Coastal Plain - A Visual Conversation. North Central Washington Audubon members Susan Ballinger, and Tim and Mary Gallagher will share stories and photographs from their adventures to the remote reaches of the coastal plain and Beaufort Sea of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy stunning photographs of caribou, grizzly bears, birds, and plants. During the event, Mark Oswood will also discuss his […]

Thursdays January-February 2019 10am-12pm Join area naturalist guides for a FREE snowshoe stroll along the river front trail in Leavenworth, WA! Even though we are within close proximity to the bustling downtown area, you will still have the feeling of being in the wilderness along our beautiful river. All ages welcome! Snowshoes provided! Drop-ins welcome. Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+. For reservations, call 509-548-0181 x5 link to website: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/calendar/2019/1 Contact info: Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 509-548-0181 x5

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE PROJECTED FORECAST HAVING SUB ZERO WIND CHILL TEMPS, HIGH WINDS UP TO 39 MPH AND HEAVY SNOW. FOR ALL ONLINE REGISTRANTS A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED.  The Lake Chelan Nordic Club will be hosting the 5th annual Echo Ridge Ski Loppet on February 9th, 2019 at the Echo Ridge Nordic Area.  A loppet is a great gathering of skiers who ski on a specifically groomed trails, either classic (diagonal stride) or free (skating […]

Washington State Parks invites the public to participate in family-friendly, guided snowshoe hikes this winter at Lake Wenatchee State Park, just 25 east of Stevens Pass. Snowshoe hikes start promptly at 1:00 p.m. on the following dates:   Jan. 1, 6, 12, 21, 26 Feb. 2, 10, 16, 24   Meet at the North Reservation Booth in the North Park: 21588 State Route 207                 Leavenworth, WA 98826 When: Snowshoers should arrive early enough to prepare for the 1:00 p.m. […]

A Return to Desolation, a family sailing film Monday, February 11th 2019 | WRI’s Red Barn | 347 Division St., Leavenworth Wenatchee River Institute invites you to enjoy a film about a local family’s adventures aboard their beloved sailboat, the Enterprise. Leavenworth’s Marlene and Kevin Farrell present a film they created while traveling with their two children by sailboat to Canada’s Desolation Sound. The film highlights the advantages of raising children with environmental ethics and a keen sense of discovery […]

Wenatchee River Institute Scientist Speaker Series, Water! Tuesdays, February 12 through March 5, 6 pm - 8 pm at Milepost 111 Brewing Co. in Cashmere, WA Water availability is critical to our survival and livelihoods, yet must also be equitably balanced with the needs for environmental health and sustainability. Because the Wenatchee Valley population is growing rapidly, additional demands are thrust upon both human and natural systems; the adequate and timely supply of water is critical to our collective future. […]

Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 12 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. Our speaker is Nick Zentner, the animated and gifted teacher/geologist from CWU. His topic: Supervolcanoes in the Pacific Northwest Why is there 30 feet of volcanic ash south of Vantage, Washington? For years, geologists thought the tephra must have come from a big eruption in the Cascades. New data from the ash bed […]