The American Red Cross is hosting a Wildfire Preparedness Community Event in Wenatchee on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us share simple, actionable preparedness information with nearby households. Wildfire season moves fast — and preparation saves lives. Volunteers will: Share basic wildfire safety tips door‑to‑door Help residents sign up for local emergency alerts Provide evacuation and defensible space information Receive all needed training (about 2 hours) This is […]

Join Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club and Wenatchee River Institute for a Dark Sky Celebration to close out International Dark Sky Week. If you've been to the Red Barn Events, this is like a Red Barn Event Plus- with two fantastic speakers, trivia, family-friendly crafts, and star-gazing! Join us for all or part of the festivities. BYO Snacks. Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be sold throughout the afternoon. Event Link

Come on down to the Wenatchee River Institute to participate in a community cleanup of all the litter that accumulated over the winter along the riverfront trails. It's a great time to get outside to enjoy the beautiful spring wildflowers and birds and to work together to help out our natural areas. We will have gloves and bags available for volunteers! Meet at the WRI parking lot. We will walk along the trails and pick up any trash that we […]

Registration for teams is open! Click here or look for the link below to sign up to design and model your outfit! Save the date for Wenatchee River Institute's 5th Annual Trashion Show! This fashion show will showcase wearable art made from recycled and repurposed materials. Come check out the creative pieces built by your neighbors! Team categories this year include: adult, youth, and family. Prizes are available for each category, plus a People's Choice Award where audience members will […]