Wenatchee Outdoors

Words for the More-Than-Human World
2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Saturday, October 7th from 9am-12pm at Wenatchee River Institute (WRI)
In this nature writing workshop, you’ll do some deep, collaborative reading of sample works and make your own poems that honor the natural world!
More info and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/10/07/words-for-the-more-than-human-world/449259

The Region Through Native American Eyes
2023-10-07 08:00 - 18:00 UTC
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
The Region Through Native American Eyes
Casino Tour to regional Casinos and Museums to see Native American history paired with life today.
Randy Lewis grew up with a strong understanding and sense of place within Native American Columbia Plateau indigenous society. Lewis traces his roots to the Wenatchi band. Lewis’ enthusiasm for the history of his people, the stories of his ancestors, and their relation to the surrounding landscape comes from a hope for a deeper understanding and respect of ancient cultures
Tour-goers will meet at the Wenatchee Valley Museum to board a tour bus that departs at 8:00 AM and will return no later than 6:00 PM (depending on the tour).
Each tour includes a visit to a regional museum.
Please bring a lunch, plenty of water, and wear good walking shoes cash for gift shop and Casinos.
There are 3 tours in the Native Heritage Series, you do not need to register for all 3.
The member cost is $65/per tour or $175 for all 3 tours.
The non-member price is $100/tour or $250 for all three.
For more information click here.

Brews on the Bridge
2023-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Location: Lake Chelan
Hosted by the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce

Enjoy regional beer and cider, food, education, live music, games and iconic views of the lake from the Old Bridge!
Guests will be able to taste and/or enjoy glass pours and vote for their favorite.
Proceeds from this event will go towards Chelan Valley Hope, which provides assistance, advocacy, and referral service to under-resourced families and individuals throughout the Greater Chelan Valley.
If you would like to be a participating brewery, cidery, or food vendor, please contact Jill@LakeChelan.com.
For more information click here.

Intro to Trail Maintenance
2023-10-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Location: Number 2 Canyon Trailhead

Training for brand new volunteers who want to build their confidence and gain some basic skills for trail maintenance volunteering. Join local trail groups for a day of instruction and fun out on the trails!This event is right for you if you want to get involved with volunteer trail work and want to learn the basic skills, who is involved, and where to volunteer. This event is free and all tools, protective gear, snacks and drinks will be provided. Open to beginners, families, and anyone who wants to learn about trail work!

For more information and to register click here.

Lake Chelan Info. Cruise
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Chelan County PUD is offering a FREE Lake Chelan Informational Cruise on Saturday, Sept 30 from 10am-1pm. Enjoy a cruise aboard the Lady of the Lake from Chelan to Manson and back while you hear Native American stories local to the region and learn about fish and wildlife preservation. Call the Discovery Center at 509-663-7522 to reserve your spot!
For more information click here.

Crew Leader Training
2023-09-30 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Have you volunteered on trails before and want to take your skills to the next level? Want to be a crew leader? This training is for you!

Location: Number 2 Canyon Trailhead

For more information click here.

Leavenworth Marathon 2023
2023-09-30 07:00 - 16:00 UTC
This event is hosted by Ted Driven
Presented by Merrill and Week Orthodontics
Marathon in Leavenworth and Half Marathon
A stunningly beautiful course in the scenic town of Leavenworth, Washington. Marathoners will start near the renowned Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Runners will run a fast course that begins with a 10 mile journey through Icicle Canyon, transitions to trails along the Icicle River, passes through the National Fish Hatchery to East Leavenworth Road, crossed the bridge into the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth to follow wooded riverfront parks and trails, eventually meeting up with Icicle Road, which leads back to one more trip around the Icicle River trails and to the Finish and roar of the crowd at the Hatchery and event center. In this amazing course, runners will encounter a mix of paved roads and paths, dirt roads, paths and trails. Surrounded by impressive mountains, participants might see salmon spawning in the rivers or four legged creatures cheering from the edge of the wild!
The marathon is limited to runners who will complete the course within the six hour time limit, due to course restrictions. Walkers are welcome in the half marathon category. The half marathon course is open for four hours.
For more information and to register click here.

Autumn Ambles
2023-09-29 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Fridays from September 29th through November 3rd from 9-11am at WRI

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour autumn amble with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the air begins to cool and the leaves turn gold. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way!

Register for your desired date here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

N.W. Skyfest
2023-09-29 00:00 - 2023-10-01 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
This event is hosted by Skydive Chelan
The 11th annual NW Skyfest is on! There will be three planes, a long ranger Helicopter, a Robinson R44 Helicopter and a Stearman biplane! Food trucks, Music, Human pyramid, blindfolded packing and many more sky chelanigans. There will be paragliding, speedflying and paramotors….. a true Skyfest of all aerial sports!
No need to register just plan to attend.
For more information click here.

Beers with Bios
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Featuring Will Moore from W.D.F.W. this event is hosted by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company

Will Moore will be holding a presentation on the status of mountain goats currently in North Central WA. Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company (108 E Island View St, Wenatchee, WA) is hosting this event next Wed (Sept 27) at 6-8pm. The event is open to all who would like to join.

Wednesday Wenatchee Birding
2023-09-27 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Wednesday, September 27th from 7:30-9:30am @ Walla Walla Point Park

Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute

Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area in Wenatchee! All birding skills are welcome.

More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/09/27/wednesday-wenatchee-birding/444306

Douglas County Outdoor Rec Plan
2023-09-26 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
You’re invited! TREAD is convening three community input events where you can tell us all your biggest wishes and ideas for outdoor recreation opportunities in Douglas County. This will be a fun event where you get to draw on maps and use stickers to make your voice heard. If you have any thoughts on what you’d like to see improved, enhanced, or developed in regard to outdoor recreation in Douglas County please join one of the events.
All the ideas generated from these events will be compiled into a plan that will provide Douglas County and its stakeholders a reference to use to apply for future funding for project-specific outdoor recreation. It will also provide a roadmap for TREAD’s effort to increase sustainable trails and economic development through diverse partnerships and community leadership while advancing outdoor recreation for sustainability and accessibility for current and future users.
Bridgeport: September 26th at the Bridgeport Elementary School 5:30-7 PM

All events will have Spanish translators.

For more information click here.

Champs at the Chuck
2023-09-26 17:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Location: Squilchuck State Park
The first installment of Championships at the ‘Chuck is back (since 2018) beginning Tuesday Sept 5th and will continue every week through September, so come on up to get your fitness on and invite your friends and fellow riders.
Racing starts at 5:30pm but get up there early to register and warm up on the course.
Spread the word and lets bring back some midweek racing to the Wenatchee Valley! Your participation will help make our Student League riders fast, and will help support our community.
Kids under 20 are free, adults are $15, and all money goes back to our local youth cycling teams. All abilities and all ages welcome. Come to spectate or come to ride.
p.s. Don’t forget your WA State Park Discover Pass!
For more information click here.

Beginner Mnt Biking for Women of Color
2023-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: 9/24/23, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill (Freund Canyon / Rosy Boa)

Cost: $90.00 members ($110.00 non-members)

Join Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Chelsea Murphy (@she_colorsnature) in this class for Black, Indigenous, or women of color who want to learn the basics of mountain biking on trails! This curated affinity space is sure to leave you with new skills, new friends, and a fun day outside!
Whether you’re new to riding or have been hitting the trails for a while, learning proper technique and gaining a solid foundation in the basics will result in immediate improvements to your riding and will assist you in progressing to more advanced skills and terrain. Foundations Beginner is designed to help you develop strong foundational skills in body positioning and the basics of mountain biking. This class is the place to start building your confidence on 2 wheels.
This class is open to all who identify as a Black, Indigenous, or woman of color.

Class Focus:

Confidently ride green level trails.
Navigate varied terrain such as roots, rocks and corners.
Maintain control while braking, descending and climbing.

Prerequisites: None.
Bikes & helmets are available for those who need to borrow them!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE based on financial need! Contact scholarship@evergreenmtb.org for more details.
For more information or to register click here.

Hawk Watching at W.R.I.
2023-09-24 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Location: Wenatchee River Institute

For this birding trip, we will carpool up to Sugarloaf Peak in search of hawks and other raptors! Late September is a great time to observe migration of all types of birds, particularly hawks and other raptors if you find yourself high up on a ridge during the day.

Register here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/09/24/hawk-watching-with-wri/446903

Adaptive Cycling
2023-09-23 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
This event will be held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 155 N Worthen Street (the parking lot near the pedestrian bridge and little railway, just north of Pybus).
These events are FREE and open to everyone in our community ages 5 to 105+ with cognitive, physical, and/or sensory impairments. As with previous events, Outdoors for All will be providing a wide variety of adaptive bikes including handcycles, trikes, recumbents and tandems for participants to ride on the Loop Trail. We will not be scheduling specific appointments so participants can come at any time during event hours.
For more information
Erin.Keeley@ConfluenceHealth.org
ConfluenceHealthFoundation.org

Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
2023-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get ready for the 31st anniversary Wenatchee River Salmon Festival:
Location: Rocky Reach Dam and Discovery Center
Celebrating Salmon People! Salmon Festival is a fun, family-friendly event where visitors get with hands-on natural resources activities, education, exhibits and entertainment! Our School Days are scheduled for September 21-22 from 8am-3pm and our Community Day is scheduled for September 23 from 10am-5pm. We can’t wait to celebrate Salmon Festival with you! Details are here.

Tour Bilingüe de Desove de Salmó | Bilingual Salmon Spawning Tour
2023-09-23 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Tour Bilingüe de Desove de Salmó | Bilingual Salmon Spawning Tour

Location: Wenatchee River Institute

On this driving tour hosted by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and the Wenatchee River Institute, you’ll visit three locations to observe and learn about the last stages of a salmon’s life. Education for this event will be bilingual in English and Spanish. Cascade Fisheries’, Jen Herdman, will join us and share about the amazing world of fish and how fish need our help.

Register here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/09/23/tour-biling-e-de-desove-de-salm-bilingual-salmon-spawning-tour/446392

National Public Lands Day-Free National Park Entrance
2023-09-23 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. National Public Lands Day falls on September 23, 2023.
Enter National Parks for free today.

Fall Color Hikes with Tami Asars
2023-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Red Barn Event: Fall Color Hikes with Tami Asars
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Friday, September 22nd from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR via Zoom
Fall is a spectacular time of year for hiking in the Pacific Northwest! Join guidebook author Tami Asars as she walks us through some of her favorite autumn hikes and colorful scenic drives from her latest book, Fall Color Hikes: Washington.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/09/22/red-barn-event-fall-color-hikes-with-tami-asars/420351

Douglas County Outdoor Rec Plan
2023-09-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
You’re invited! TREAD is convening three community input events where you can tell us all your biggest wishes and ideas for outdoor recreation opportunities in Douglas County. This will be a fun event where you get to draw on maps and use stickers to make your voice heard. If you have any thoughts on what you’d like to see improved, enhanced, or developed in regards to outdoor recreation in Douglas County please join one of the events.
All the ideas generated from these events will be compiled into a plan that will provide Douglas County and its stakeholders a reference to use to apply for future funding for project-specific outdoor recreation. It will also provide a roadmap for TREAD’s effort to increase sustainable trails and economic development through diverse partnerships and community leadership while advancing outdoor recreation for sustainability and accessibility for current and future users.
East Wenatchee & Rock Island: September 20th at the Eastmont Parks Community Center 5:30-7 PMBridgeport: September 26th at the Bridgeport Elementary School 5:30-7 PM

All events will have Spanish translators.

For more information click here.

Fire Hire: In Person Recruitment
2023-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Forest Service is holding an in-person recruitment event to fill approximately 150 entry level wildland firefighter permanent seasonal positions. Join us in Wenatchee, Washington on September 20, 2023, from 9 AM to 4 PM PST, at the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisors Office, 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801. Applicants are invited to come and meet regional fire staff, get application help, and learn about the benefits of working for the Forest Service.

Applications will be accepted on USAJOBS.gov August 31–September 29, 2023. You do not need to attend the event to apply.

For more information visit the Wildland Firefighting Hiring webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/…/wildland-firefighter-careers

Saving Last Year's Native Shrub Plantings
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join CDLT staff as we water & woodchip recently planted native shrubs at the new Kenzie’s Landing Trailhead. We will be using on-site water to fill buckets and carry them to pour onto our shrubs. This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 0.25 miles. The plant species consist of Wax Currant, Serviceberry, Blue Elderberry, Rose, Rabbitbrush, and Bitterbrush. Come learn more about these wonderful native plants!
Keep an eye out! This is a recurring event throughout Summer, until September.
Bring a wheelbarrow if you have one.
CDLT will provide buckets, gloves, water, and snacks. *Bring your own snacks per dietary restrictions.*
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Please do not come if you are feeling unwell. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible.
To sign-up or for more info, please email Tiffany Theden, at tiffany@cdlandtrust.org

Infuse Organics Herb Journey Tea Walk
2023-09-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Location: Infuse Organics Medicinal Herb Farm, 13688 Chumstick Hwy, Leavenworth, WA

This event is hosted by the Sustainable Living and Farming Tour by Waste Loop

Join us for a tea walk through the medicinal herb gardens of Infuse Organics. Everything will be provided for this event, an herb journey into native and common herbs that can be used for nutrient-rich teas and remedies. Grab your provided scissors and basket and go home with your very own fresh bundle of fragrant, functional herbs. See you on the farm!

Infuse Organics is a medicinal herb farm using no-till and other sustainable practices to produce herbs, vegetables and berries to provide healthy, eco and affordable skin and body care to the community and beyond. From seed to sale, every action our company makes has the health of people and planet in mind. We are constantly finding new ways to serve our community through education, sustainable practices and quality, healthy products.

For more information or to register click here.

Introduction to Pruning
2023-09-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This event is hosted by the Sustainable Living and Farming Tour by Waste Loop

This session will give you an introduction to pruning basics. Dana will cover topics such as what to prune when, choosing the right tool for the task, disease prevention, and more.

Dana owned and operated an organic landscaping business for 8 years in Seattle, WA before moving to Leavenworth last spring. For plant health and productivity, she is a proponent of choosing the right plant for the location in order to minimize pruning needs…even though pruning is one of her favorite garden tasks. For more information and to register click here.

Rewilding Our Food Web
2023-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill: 10701 Ski Hill Dr, Leavenworth, WA

This event is hosted by Waste Loop as part of the Sustainable Living and Farming Tour

Let’s talk food! Come dream and scheme our way into an in(ter)dependant food future for the Upper Wenatchee Valley. With an eye towards climate change, infrastructural uncertainty, and social equity for all beings, we’ll discuss truly local subsistence pathways. Informed primarily by indigenous strategies from our biome and beyond, we’ll also be calling on ideas from the worlds of permaculture, nutrition, and ecology. Note that this event will be held outdoors and there will be a short walking portion over uneven terrain. Participants should bring weather appropriate clothing, water, and perhaps a notebook.

Ivy Spiegel Ostrom was partially raised by the flora and fauna of the Upper Wenatchee Valley. She studied Environmental Studies at Williams College, specializing in the relationship between humans and their landscape. She is a plant nerd, fully committed to the transition into an indigenous, sustainable, and ancestral lifeway.

For more information and to register click here.

Movie in the Park!
2023-09-16 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Location: Lincoln Park 1410 South Mission Street Wenatchee, WA

This event is hosted by Wenatchee Parks Recreation and Cultural Services. The movie being played is Puss and Boots. This is a FREE event. For questions call (509) 888-3284.

Cascade Track & Sign Evaluation
2023-09-16 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September @ WRI

Spend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This class is a wildlife track and sign evaluation through CyberTracker North America.

More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/09/17/cascades-track-and-sign-evaluation-with-david-moskowitz/438594

Lavender Wreath Making Class
2023-09-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Event by Bianchi Vineyards

Location:
Bianchi Vineyards
47.387459, -120.194181
East Wenatchee, WA

Cost: $65

The Lavendar Man, Joseph Downs, and artist, Lexi Morgan, willy walk you through creating a hand-tied lavender wreath.

The class includes a glass of wine (or two beers/seltzers). All wreath-making supplies are also included! Last light is 8pm so be sure to arrive early to relax with a glass before the class begins promptly at 5:30pm – we’ll finish at sunset.
For tickets/reservations click here.
For more information click here.
