Wenatchee Outdoors

4th Annual Trashion Show
2025-04-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Wenatchee River Institute Presents
Registration for design teams is NOW OPEN (link below).
This is a free event in partnership with the Wenatchee River Institute, Sustainable NCW, and wonderful volunteers. If you wish to contribute to offset the costs of staff time and supplies used for this loved community event, you can donate at the link below, or on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/WenatcheeRiverInstitutewa
Get ready for Wenatchee River Institute’s 4th Annual Trashion Show in partnership with Sustainable NCW! This fashion show will showcase wearable art made from recycled and repurposed materials. Come check out the creative pieces built by your neighbors! There will be four design team categories this year: adult, middle and high school youth, elementary youth, and family. Prizes are available for each category, plus a People’s Choice Award where audience members will get to vote for their favorite outfit.
This event is held outside on the WRI River Haus Lawn. Bring snacks, a picnic blanket, or camp chair to make yourself comfortable. We will have some chairs available as well. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale during this event.
No registration is required to attend this event as an audience member. Just show up and enjoy the fun!
Schedule for the evening (subject to change):
5:30pm – Community Social
6:00pm – Models begin walking
7:00pm – Voting begins
7:15pm – Prizes awarded
7:30pm – Closing
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: NCW Audubon Society, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, Ludwig’s German Restaurant, Leavenworth / Pine Village KOA, Obertal Inn, Rhein Haus, South Restaurants, Icicle Brewing Company, Leavenworth Outdoor Center, Orion River Rafting, München Haus, Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, Syndicate Smith, Winton Manufacturing, Blue Elk Inn, Gustav’s Grill and Beer Garden, Wildwater River Guides, Crunch Pak, The Bubblery, and Waste Management.
Click here for more information

CONTACT INFO
Joshua Schaub
jschaub@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, ext. 5

RELATED LINKS

Team Registration
Donate to support Trashion Show

Silent Film Nights: The Last Laugh
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00
Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Presents
Enjoy timeless classics in this brand new film series!
The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center invites you for a screening of the silent film The Last Laugh, featuring a lecture from Wenatchee Valley College Professor Hart Johnson and live music on the Wurlitzer pipe organ by Thomas Kozina on Friday, April 25, 6-8 PM.
Originally produced in 1924, this chamber-drama centers around a nameless hotel doorman, who is fired after he’s deemed too “old and unfit” to promote the hotel’s image, resulting in a rapid downward spiral. Chamber-dramas are short plays that focus on the psychology of lower- to middle-class characters, avoiding the use of title cards in between scenes in order to have the visual storytelling speak for itself.
Link for more information and to RSVP

Annual Plant Sale
2025-04-26 09:00 - 14:00
Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan-Douglas Counties Presents

The plant sale is held on the last Saturday of April each year. This year, April 26, 2025, at 9:00am – 2:00pm.

Proceeds support:

Demonstration gardens
Education programs
Farmers’ market booths
County fair booths
Technology to support the program
And other special projects

Visit the Community Education Garden at Springwater and Western Avenue to see an example of how your support beautifies our community and provides an educational resource for gardeners.

Link for more information

Mission Ridge Flamingo Days
2025-04-26 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-27 09:30 - 14:00
Flamingo Days

We are sending off the season in style with Flamingo Days, our season-ending tradition that is on the last operating weekend of the season every year. Join in on the Flamingo Scavenger hunt for your chance to win a 2025/26 Premier Pass. One lucky flamingo hunter will be rewarded each day with a season pass for next year, and there are tons of other prizes to pick up as well.
Dust off your best neon ski gear and help us send off the season in style. Soak up some sun while you search for the plastic flamingos with numbers on them hidden around the mountain.
Turn in flamingo for fun prizes with the Grand Prize being a 2025/26 Season Pass! Other prizes include Mission Ridge gear, hats, shirts, candy, and more!
Scavenger Hunt Rules

Flamingos must be turned in from 9:30 am to 2 pm each day.
Only 3 flamingos may be turned in per person per day.
Flamingos on Mimi may only be turned in by those 12 and younger.
Baby Flamingos (size of rubber duckies in Base Area, Pika Peak, and Mimi may only be turned in by those 8 and younger.

Baby flamingos can be turned in at Midway or at the Ticket Office.

Each Flamingo turned in wins a prize.
One (1) 2025/26 Premier Season Pass will be given away each day.

Schedule
Saturday:

Turn in Your Flamingos at the Wenatchee Express garage by Midway. Opens at 10 am – Close (or when all the Flamingos are turned in)
Flamingo Scavenger Hunt 9:30 am until 2 pm.
Live music at Midway 12 pm to 2 pm featuring Micah J.
Amazing Retro and/or Flamingo-themed costumes all day.

Sunday:

Turn in Your Flamingos at the Wenatchee Express garage by Midway. Opens at 10 am – Close (or when all the Flamingos are turned in)
Flamingo Scavenger Hunt 9:30 am until they are all found, or 2 pm, whatever comes first.
Live music at Midway featuring Micah J.
Amazing Retro and/or Flamingo-themed costumes all day.

Link for more information

Earth Day Fair
2025-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Enchantment Park, 299 Enchantment Way, Leavenworth, WA, United States
Join WVAC at the Waste Loop Earth Day Fair at Enchantment Park in Leavenworth, WA.
We will be one of many booths at the event. WVAC will have solar telescope viewing available to all visitors. Now let’s hope for clear skies!

Hatchery Star Party
2025-04-27 21:30 - 22:30 | Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery(12790 Fish Hatchery Rd)
This is WVAC’s flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.

Have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.

No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will have a different telescope and looking at something else. The secret password is “Whatchya Looking at?” This is a place for exploration of the curious and answering any questions you have from deep cosmic questions to what type of telescope you should get.

Have a telescope and know what your doing? Great! Come on out and meet our members. This is an event for astronomers of the community. This event allows all of us to connect to one another and to our cosmos.

Every person will be greeted by a WVAC member so new-comers know where to start and how the event works. Come on out and we can all enjoy the stars together in a comfortable environment.
Bathrooms will be made available on nights that USFWS staff is available in the main building.
Program Rules

During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. White lights are allowed for emergency use.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary.

Location
We all will park at the USFWS Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Parking Lot just outside of the gate. The gate will be half closed, but please do not drive beyond the gate.
The Telescope Area is just beyond the main building, about 50 yards from the parking lot. Walk beyond the gates and follow that main roadway straight until you see our red illuminated light sign board.
How to Sign Up
No registration is required. No need to sign up, just come on out and show up. Stay as long as you would like. But please arrive on time, so we can start introductions and explain how the event works.
Cost
While the event is free, donations are gladly accepted. All donations go to Friends of the Hatchery non-profit organization where they will use the proceeds to install a Sky Quality Meter to quantify light pollution growth.
Google Map Location Hyperlinks:
Parking Lot
Telescope Area

Wenatchee Run Club
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club

Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly

Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own.
Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants.
Location: The Taproom at Pybus
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Exploring Hidden Worlds- Online Course
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:15
North Cascade Institute presents Exploring Hidden Worlds: Frogs and Salamanders of the Puget Trough- Online
When: April 30 and May 7 from 6:00pm-7:15pm
Where: Online, anywhere you wish
Instructor: Stephen Nyman
Class Tuition: $18

The lowlands of the Puget Trough are home to more than two-thirds of all Washingtonians and an incredible diversity of amphibians, including 11 native species of frogs and salamanders, as well as a growing number of introduced species.
Among our native amphibians are cherished harbingers of spring, culturally significant yet often inconspicuous species, and members of ancient lineages that remain vital to the modern world.
Join Whatcom County Amphibian Monitoring Program biologist Stephen Nyman for a day of discovery as we explore the hidden world of amphibians in the region’s wetlands, ponds, streams, and forests.In the first session of this two-part virtual class, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to identify all local amphibian species by their life stages, understand their habitats and lifestyles, and learn about the adaptations that support their success—and their vulnerabilities. The second session will dive deeper into fascinating topics, such as larval development, the remarkable process of metamorphosis, and the behaviors associated with feeding, predator avoidance, courtship, and competition. Through photos and videos, we’ll uncover the often-overlooked lives of these remarkable creatures.

Note: This is a 2-part online course. The first class is April 30 and the second class is May 7. Both are from 6 – 7:30 pm. When you register using this page you will be enrolled in both sessions. If you can’t make one or both in person we will send you a link to view on your own time!
For more information and to register click here

H2O & Grow: Kids Gardening Extravaganza
2025-05-05 10:00 - 12:00
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners presents; It’s all about kids and gardening!
Event Link

Wenatchee Bird Walk
2025-05-08 08:00 - 10:00
Meet at Walla Walla Point Park’s North parking lot (near the bathrooms)
Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute by the Columbia River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June.
Trail difficulty level: beginner. Walk will be on paved and grassy level pathways. We will travel up to 1 mile round trip at an easy-going pace with frequent stops.
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet at Walla Walla Point Park at the North parking lot near the bathrooms at 8am and plan to be finished by 10am.
This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Spring Saunter
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?
Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails
Cost – Pay What You Can:
We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.
These price suggestions are based on the costs to WRI to put on this program. If you want to attend this program, we want you to be there.
$10/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to support WRI, and attending this program doesn’t put a strain on your weekly budget.
$5/person
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.
$15/person
Additional donation option to add a little extra so others can attend at a lower cost.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Mission Ridge Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrate Mom in style this Mother’s Day with a delicious brunch surrounded by love and stunning views! Join us for a special celebration featuring mouthwatering dishes and a warm atmosphere to make her feel truly appreciated. Treat the most important woman in your life with a memorable brunch experience—because she deserves it all!
We will have three different seating times 10am, 11am, and 12pm.
Brunch Menu
Mom’s receive a free Mimosa!
Omelet Bar

Bacon
Sausage
Ham
Peppers
Mushrooms
Onions
Spinach
Mixed Cheese

Breakfast Bar

Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage
Seasoned Potatoes
Fruit Bowl
Pancakes with fruit compote
Caramelized Bananas
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Spread
Assorted Pastries
Overnight Oat Cup with fresh fruit
Assorted Breads

Beverages

Coffee
Tea
Hot Chocolate
Fountain Drinks
Juice

Price
12 & older – $32.99
Under 12 – $18.99
Reservations
Reservations can be placed online for 10am, 11am, and 12pm.

Link for more information

Wildflower Walk on Ski Hill - WRI Bird Fest
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00
Leader: Don Schaechtel, Connie McCauley, Nancy Dunn
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Limit: 24

Spend an afternoon walking the trails at the historic Leavenworth Ski Hill. You will discover an amazing diversity of wildflowers and flowering shrubs, with the possibility of a visit by a white-headed woodpecker. We will see camas, lupines, tiger lilies, false Solomon’s seal, Mariposa lilies, and many others. If that is not enough, you will learn how to tell the difference between arrowleaf balsamroot and mule’s ears. Handouts will be provided. Your guides are members of the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Bring water, binoculars, and dress for the weather. Register through the Wenatchee River Institute Bird Fest at https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/schedule.html

Hatchery Star party
2025-05-18 21:30 - 22:30 | Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery(12790 Fish Hatchery Rd)
This is WVAC’s flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.

Have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.

No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will have a different telescope and looking at something else. The secret password is “Whatchya Looking at?” This is a place for exploration of the curious and answering any questions you have from deep cosmic questions to what type of telescope you should get.

Have a telescope and know what your doing? Great! Come on out and meet our members. This is an event for astronomers of the community. This event allows all of us to connect to one another and to our cosmos.

Every person will be greeted by a WVAC member so new-comers know where to start and how the event works. Come on out and we can all enjoy the stars together in a comfortable environment.
Bathrooms will be made available on nights that USFWS staff is available in the main building.
Program Rules

During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. White lights are allowed for emergency use.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary.

Location
We all will park at the USFWS Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Parking Lot just outside of the gate. The gate will be half closed, but please do not drive beyond the gate.
The Telescope Area is just beyond the main building, about 50 yards from the parking lot. Walk beyond the gates and follow that main roadway straight until you see our red illuminated light sign board.
How to Sign Up
No registration is required. No need to sign up, just come on out and show up. Stay as long as you would like. But please arrive on time, so we can start introductions and explain how the event works.
Cost
While the event is free, donations are gladly accepted. All donations go to Friends of the Hatchery non-profit organization where they will use the proceeds to install a Sky Quality Meter to quantify light pollution growth.
Google Map Location Hyperlinks:Parking Lot Telescope Area

Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Foothills Middle School, 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
This is a WenOut MEMBER ONLY 4-part Educational Series. Become a member now.
Looking to level up your photography game?? We have an opportunity waiting for you to join a professional photographer and WenOut board member Thom Schroeder for a fun, hands-on series all about capturing the beauty of the outdoors.
Location: Foothills Middle School
Details: Photography is a lifelong journey, and the great news is that anyone can improve their craft. In this four-part series, we’ll explore the development of three essential skills while incorporating assignments to help you apply them in your own work. This might seem daunting, but it’s meant to be accessible. We’ll steer clear of overly technical discussions about cameras and software, as there are plenty of resources available for that. All you need for this series is a camera (even your phone works) and a willingness to improve. While bringing a laptop to share your work would be beneficial, it’s not a requirement.
Session One: Tuesday March 25 6:30-8:00

Observation (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) We’ll dive into the first skill of becoming a better photographer: the art of observation. This involves being aware of your surroundings and learning to anticipate light, timing, and movement to create captivating images.

Session Two: Tuesday April 22 6:30-8:00

Visualization (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) In this session, we’ll focus on visualization—imagining your final photograph before capturing it. This includes aspects of composition and post-processing, considering what to include or exclude from the frame, and how to edit to achieve your envisioned result.

Session Three: Tuesday May 20 6:30-8:00

Manipulation (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) Often referred to as post-processing, this session will explore editing techniques while revisiting the first two skills to understand how they all integrate.

Session Four: June 17 6:30-8:00

Critique (90 minutes) Feedback is invaluable in the learning process. In our final session, we’ll review the photographs we’ve created and discuss ways to continue refining these three skills as we strive to become better photographers.

About Thom Schroeder:
Thom is a professional photographer with experience shooting across the country and in our local area. He runs a media and creative agency, Woolley Creative, collaborating with clients both locally and nationally. Thom and his family relocated to Wenatchee in 2018.
Spaces is limited, please reserve your spots below. Come to as many as you would like, you will select the ones you can attend when you register. If spots fill up, we will have a waitlist.
Become a member
REGISTER HERE

Leavenworth Ski Hill Walk
2025-05-22 12:00 - 16:00
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Valley Chapter
Leader: Connie McCauley
Difficulty Level: Moderate – approximately 900’ elevation gain and 6-7 miles
Limit: 15 per trip

Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at spring wildflowers, trees and shrubs, especially those native to our area. This 4 hour walk will explore ski trails and mountain bike trails doing a loop up the New Uphill Trail to the Freund Canyon trail and back down 4 the Boys trail. Plant lists and plant identification handouts will be available.

Connie has explored these hills for 40 years and enjoys sharing her local knowledge will all ages and backgrounds. Meet at the Ski Hill parking lot on 10701 Ski Hill Drive in Leavenworth. Wear hiking boots, bring water and snacks, and dress in layers for the weather.A plant list titled “Leavenworth Ski Hill Area”, is available at https://www.wnps.org/plant-lists/county?Chelan.
RSVP by sending an email to Connie at ccmccauley@nwi.net.

Hike for Health - Chelan Douglas Land Trust
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Leader: Ayla Median Ulloa – CDLT
Nancy Dunn – WNPS
Difficulty Level: Easy
Distance: 2 miles

During this guided walk at the Leavenworth Ski Hill, you will learn about the area’s plants, wildlife, and history and engage in a brief mindful activity. The event is open to all ages and will be in English and Spanish.The Hike for Health Series is an 8-month series of Saturday morning outings that will take you to different areas in North Central Washington where you can connect to nature. Participants will receive a raffle ticket entry for a chance to win amazing health related prizes.
Register through the Chelan Douglas Land Trust: Hike for Health Series| Caminé por la Salud | Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.

Lake astro program
2025-05-25 22:30 - 23:30 | Lake Wenatchee State Park, 201 Washington St, Cashmere, WA, United States
About the Program
Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.
Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space!
This program is subject to cancellation or change based on weather conditions. Check back here or call 218 403-1345 to see if the program is cancelled or changed in anyway if weather looks inclement.
This program can be either telescope based or a constellation tour depending on wind.
Program Rules
During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. If you’re driving to the event, please try to avoid pointing headlights towards the beach while parking.
Please arrive 10 minutes early, dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary. The event is free. Day use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their vehicle for parking.
Location
This program will take place on the large South Beach at Lake Wenatchee South Park. There will be a red-illuminated sign at the event. Please arrive early to avoid shining white lights onto the beach.
Cost
While this program is free, we do accept donations. All donations will be used to expand WVAC’s programming and outreach efforts. A Discover Pass ($30) or a Daily Permit ($10) is required for parking in State Parks, be sure to display this permit on your dashboard. A credit card machine is available in the parking lot.

Birding by the River
2025-05-29 08:00 - 10:00
Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA

Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June.
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Buckwheat Identification Workshop
2025-05-29 18:30 - 20:00
Leader: Don Schaechtel and Susie Stencamp
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Limit: 15

Did you know there are 11 buckwheat (Eriogonum) species in Chelan County? In this evening workshop you can learn where to find them and how to tell them apart. Plus, you will learn about which ones will work well in your garden. Five of the species should be in bloom at Derby Canyon Natives. This event is organized by the Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners’ Pollinator Garden and the Wenatchee Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. To sign up, contact Susie at susiestenkamp@hotmail.com.

WA Native Plant Society Hike at Little Bear Trail (Lake Chelan State Park)
2025-05-30 09:00 - 12:30
Leader: Stephen Easley
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Limit: 8

The Little Bear trail begins in the state park and the trail transitions into a figure-eight loop composed of a forest loop (1.0) mile and a bitterbrush loop (1.3) miles. As the loop names imply, there is a considerable different in plant species that we will find along this trail. There are sections of the trail with fabulous views of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area.

Lake Chelan State Park is up-lake 8 miles from the town of Chelan on South Lakeshore Road, and is also opposite the northern terminus of Navarre Coulee Road for those coming from the south on Hwy 97A. Wear good hiking shoes, bring water and snacks, and dress in layers for the weather. A discover pass is required to park. A plant list titled “Little Bear Trail (Lake Chelan State Park)”, is available at https://www.wnps.org/plant-lists/county?Chelan. If you would like to attend and receive more details, please RSVP to Stephen at seasley@nwi.net.

Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour
2025-05-30 18:30 - 21:00
Event Type:Fundraiser

Date: Fri, May 30, 2025

Ages: All Ages

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: $12.00

Cost Members: $12.00 Members
Details: Join us at Colchuck Consignment in Cashmere on May 30th at 7pm as we enjoy the Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour. This festival “delivers influential big screen events that showcase creative filmmaking, incredible riding and beautiful cinematography bringing local bike communities together in mountain biking’s greatest towns.” All proceeds from the event go to support the Central chapter. Doors open at 6:30pm and you’ll need to bring your own camp chair. Cost is $12 and tickets can be purchased at the door.

Event Link

Tour of Wenatchee area gardens
2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:00
Curious about using native plants in your landscape? Interested in their advantages and limitations? Wanting to attract birds and pollinators? Well, here’s a chance to learn more from those who are doing just that!

The Wenatchee Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society is scheduling a tour of Wenatchee area gardens that use native plants in their landscapes. The tour will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 31st, from 8:00am to 12 noon. This free tour will feature five gardens; those who register can visit as many of the sites as they wish during that morning, where they can meet the homeowners and learn more about the plants and the development of the gardens.

To sign up for this tour, click on this link to begin registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA5A62DA2F4C34-55760837-native

Chumstick Mountain
2025-05-31 08:00 - 16:00
Who: Washington Native Plant Society
Leader: Don Schaechtel
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: < 1 mile walking
Limit: 8

On this trip, starting in Derby Canyon, we will drive toward the top of Chumstick Mountain and explore the changes in plant habitats as we rise in elevation. There will be multiple stops along the way to observe the forest and meadow flora. A plant list is available at List. Sign up and receive more details by sending an email to don.safety@nwi.net .
