Events

Wildflower Walk in the Foothills - Balsamroot Trail View PDF Date Thu, 04/25/2019 Time 5:30-7:00 pm Location Balsamroot Trail Sign up online here! Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation week by spending an evening surrounded by blooming wildflowers, with a great view to lift your spirits. Conservation Fellow Susan Ballinger has designed these short, weekday strolls to fit a busy schedule and all ages. Bring your camera! Susan has been studying the native plants in our foothills for over 20 years and enjoys introducing […]

Science on Tap! Dog Behavior and Cognition 4/25/2019 6-7pm @ Badger Mountain Brewing Join Wenatchee River Institute and Victoria Cussen, PhD at Badger Mountain Brewing for Science on Tap! Is your dog plotting to overthrow you? Are some breeds smarter than others? How can you communicate with your dog, and how do they communicate with you? An overview of what decades of research investigating dog behavior and cognition tells us about these furry strangers in our homes. Donations Suggested

Spring Saunters Friday, April 26, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Waterfront Park Trail Join area naturalists from the Wenatchee River Institute for a FREE guided spring tour along the Waterfront Park Trail in Leavenworth. Learn about local and migratory birds, flowers, cultural history and more. Meet at 347 Division St. 10AM. Drop-Ins Welcome Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+ Contact Info Rachel Bishop rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org 509-548-0181 x5

Date Fri, 04/26/2019 Time 2-5 PM Location Ski Hill in Leavenworth Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at wildflowers, birds, and wildlife. Depending upon interest and conditions, participants will explore both ski trails and bike trails during this 3 hour walk. Connie has explored these hills for 40 years and enjoys sharing her local knowledge with all ages and backgrounds. Meet at the Ski Hill Parking lot on 10701 Ski Hill Drive in Leavenworth. Please dress […]

A Night of Films & Culture April 26th 2019 at the Liberty Theater in Wenatchee, WA Best recent short films with a focus on outdoor recreation and the Pacific Northwest. Saturday will be a night of culture featuring red carpet photo opportunities, snacks and refreshments. For more information visit www.leavenworthfilmfestival.org  

Get ready for REEL ROCK! REEL ROCK 13 blazes across the planet with a brand new collection of the year’s best climbing films, delivering jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor. This event is organized by Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. Location: Snowy Owl Theater 7409 Icicle Road Leavenworth, WA 98826 United States   Date: April 26 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $7 – $18 Website: https://icicle.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1Q00000KcZijUAF

RRG’s Apple Blossom STEM FEST USAC Local Redpoint Comp. April 27th, 2019 Registration: 8:00am Heat 1 (MYD, FYC, MYA): 9:00am-12:00pm Heat 2 (FYD, MYC, FYA): 12:00pm-3:00pm Heat 3 (MYB, FYB, M/F JUNIORS): 3:00pm-6:00pm Advance: $50 Day-of: $60 For more information click here.

Saturday, April 27, is the sixth-annual Horse Lake Trail Runs in the Wenatchee Foothills! Distances include 25K, 7 Mile and 5 Mile. Proceeds benefit the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and its trail building and maintenance program at the 1,700-acre Horse Lake Reserve. Each Horse Lake registrant will receive an eco-friendly participant shirt; a finishers hat pin; a free lift ticket from Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort for the 2019-20 ski season; and discounts on beer and food at a post-race […]

Pybus Market Presents- Date/Time Date(s) - 04/27/2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location Pybus Public Market The 2019 WSU Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardener plant sale is at Pybus Market from 9:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, April 27. The sale will feature more than 20 varieties of tomatoes including both heirloom and favorite hybrids. A good selection of perennials, vegetable and herbs grown by Master Gardeners will be available as well as the ever-popular Walla Walla perennials. There will be between […]

Flamingo Days at Mission Ridge Date: April 27th, 2019 to April 28th, 2019 Time: 9am-2pm Where: Mission Ridge Ski Resort As always we'll be closing out the season with our retro, tropical-themed scavenger hunt, Flamingo Days!! Dust off your best neon ski gear and soak up some sun while you search for the plastic flamingos hidden around the mountain. The Grand Prize for the Flamingo Scavenger hunt is a 2019/2020 Season Pass! Other prizes include: hats, shirts, stickers, candy and […]

Wenatchee Velo presents-Lids on Kids April 28, 2019. 11am to 3pm at the Pepsi Cola Youth Day at the Park. For more information click here. 

Tuesday 6:30am-11am $12 day pass with gear included (Harness & Shoes). A great way to meet new climbing partners!