Events

The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 10 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. Ice Age Megafloods of the Pacific Northwest Ice Age megafloods, from at least three different sources, left a dramatic mark on the Pacific Northwest that is clearly visible today. Our speaker, Bruce Bjornstad, will show evidence for dozens of floods from glacial Lakes Missoula and Columbia, as well as Lake Bonneville, via maps, […]

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 - 7:00pm Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Wenatchee River Institute ADMISSION BY DONATION, ALL AGES WELCOME! DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM FOR NO HOST REFRESHMENTS It feels like not a day goes by without a story in the news that relates to some water issue. Whether it’s lead in schools, drought in California, or dwindling snowpack in Washington, water scarcity is a challenge that needs our attention—now. In this talk, […]

Date Thu, 04/12/2018 Time 4 - 6 p.m. RSVP here! The Chelan Douglas Land Trust Presents: Annual spring maintenance of the Jacobson Preserve trails to fix erosion damage and trail tread. Volunteers should plan on hiking about 2 miles and using handtools for earthwork. Bring a water bottle, wear sturdy shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather. CDLT will supply all necessary tools and equipment. If you’re interested in joining, please RSVP online or contact Hanne: hanne@cdlandtrust.org, 667-9708.

Date Sat, 04/14/2018 Time 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. RSVP here! Help the Chelan Douglas Land Trust build a new trail at Horse Lake Reserve! This roughly 1.5 mile trail will be built entirely by hand, and will access new terrain and new views at the Reserve as it connects the Burt’s barn to the lower end of the Glacier View Trail. This is arduous but rewarding work: volunteers will use handtools to construct trail tread. Bring a water bottle, […]

Learn to prepare and preserve bird study skins. This in-depth class will cover all the aspects of taxidermy such as skinning, cleaning, preserving and mounting birds. Gain a greater understanding of keeping scientific data of the specimen. Importance of safety and health considerations will be covered. You will complete a preserved bird in class, but it will remain the property of WVC due to permits with the State of Washington. Instructor: Dan Stephens M, W 6-9pm April 16-June 4 CED […]

Date: Tue, 04/17/2018 Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM Location Leavenworth Ski Hill Chelan Douglas Land Trust Presents-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 newly constructed mountain bike trails during this 2-3 hour walks. 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 […]

When: Tuesday April 17th 7pm. Presentation is 48 minutes Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum Cost: Free with a $5 suggested donation Beavers are one of nature's most industrious critters and their hydro-engineering activities transform the landscape. Nearly trapped to extinction for their fur and hunted as pests, a growing number of scientists and resource managers are looking to beavers to reverse water shortages and restore fish and wildlife habitat. Trout Unlimited is excited to host an evening dedicated to beaver history, […]

The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Columbia Valley Community Health invite you to hike for your health! Join us for the 2018 Foothills Hiking Challenge. Improve your health, be part of a team, take home prizes and be entered to win one of many grand prizes at the end of the hiking season. You can complete the hike on your own, or join us for our Third Saturday hikes. At the Third Saturday, we'll be stationed at the bottom of the […]

The “Sustainable Wenatchee Earth Day Fair” is Saturday, April 21st from 10am until 2pm outside the west entrance to Pybus Market. Celebrate our planet and learn about how to protect it! The fair will feature educational booths from a variety of local organizations. Kids can meet “Mother Earth” from Joyful Scholars Montessori and enjoy activities provided by TEAMS Learning Center. Learn about the NCW EcoChallenge coming up in May and get registered. Practice putting a bike on the front of a […]

Date Sun, 04/22/2018 Time 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. RSVP here! The Chelan Douglas Land Trust presents: Spend Earth Day getting ‘earthy’—dirty!—doing trail work on the new Burt’s Trail at Horse Lake Reserve. This roughly 1.5 mile trail will be built entirely by hand, and will access new terrain and new views at the Reserve as it connects the Burt’s barn to the lower end of the Glacier View Trail. This is arduous but rewarding work: volunteers will use handtools […]

Wenatchee Valley Museum Presents: Earth Day Science Fair Meet local scientists, participate in hands-on projects, build with LEGO Free event at the museum includes LEGO Robotics and Apple Sorter demonstrations, earth science activities, a water filtration station and much more! Details Date: April 22 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum

Date: Sun, 04/22/2018 Time: 3:00-5:30 PM Location Jacobson Preserve The Chelan Douglas Land Trust Presents- Come out for an easy way to explore nature and celebrate Earth Day with your kids in the Foothills! This event is free and open to anyone. The Land Trust will be stationed at the beginning of the trail to help you get started, and Land Trust staff, local volunteers and nature lovers will be stationed along the trail to help you navigate, complete the […]