Events

The biggest event of the winter is right around the corner, Numerica Rails and Ales. Mission Ridge, Numerica Credit Union and Badger Mountain Brewing are once again teaming up to bring one of the Wenatchee Valley’s legendary events, Rails and Ales, back for year six! We're closing down Orondo Ave and Mission Ridge is bringing the mountain to you… literally. Snow and terrain park features form the mountain will be brought down for an epic evening of skiing, snowboarding, music, […]

Presented by the North Central Washington Audubon Society Saturday Feb 8th from 8am-5pm Join us for a birding trip to the Waterville Plateau, Bridgeport Bar, and Columbia River. Meet at 8:00 am at 208 West Nixon Street in Chelan. We will spend the day birding a variety of habitats where we expect to find a nice mix of resident and migrant species that winter in our area. Please bring a lunch, snacks, liquids, and dress for the weather. Carpool cost: […]

Hosted by Special Olympics Washington Location: Walla Wall Point Park in Wenatchee. 1351 Walla Walla Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 The cold is temporary, the impact is not Register: https://impact.sowa.org/PolarPlungeWenatchee2020 Grab your friends, get your costumes, and make a splash to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities -- anyone with a little courage, a warm heart, and a desire to support a worthy cause is welcome to join us in Freezin' for a REASON! The Polar […]

Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute at Barn Beach Reserve and Tracker Certification North America 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 certification class through CyberTracker Tracker Certification North America. David's approach to this class is highly interactive, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. Lots of time for questions and discussion is built in. This style is […]

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (PST) Location: Echo Ridge Recreation Area Trailheads Registration is open for the 2020 Echo Ridge Loppet! Click the link below to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-echo-ridge-loppet-tickets-90572435593 The Lake Chelan Nordic Club will be hosting the 5th annual Echo Ridge Ski Loppet on February 8th, 2020 at the Echo Ridge Nordic Area.  A loppet is a great gathering of skiers who ski on a […]

The Washington Nordic Cup (WNC) is a fun and youth-focused cross country ski race series open to skiers ages 6 - 19. There are five race events during the winter season. Event locations are throughout the east side of the Cascade Mountains. WNC Member Clubs from each area host the races. The clubs are members of the Pacific Northwest Ski & Snowboard Association (PNSA), a member division of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. The goal of the WNC is to create […]

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]

Skirennen Nordic Race What: Classic Cross Races for all ages and abilities! When: Sunday, February 9th Where: Leavenworth Ski Hill Lollipop race Free For those who do not want to be in a timed event 1.5 km race Free U6, U8 and U10 (born in 2010 or later) 3.0 km race Free U12 and U14 (born in 2006-2009) 4.5 km race Free U16, U18, U20 (born 2000-2005) 4.5 km race $15 Open (born in 1999 or earlier) Online registration closes […]

Fly Tying Series with Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi and the Wenatchee River Institute Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. 11 - Mar. 10, 6-8PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied. Enjoy small-group […]

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7 PM – 8:15 PM Location: Pybus Public Market 7 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, Washington 98801 Have you ever wanted to learn more about the salmon we have right here in our backyard? Where to see them, fish for them, or just want to know more about them? In this class we will teach you everything you want to know about this iconic species and it’s importance to our streams, forests, and communities. We will […]

Canoeing the Hood River, an adventure to the vanishing Arctic, Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Event In July 2019, Wenatchee Valley residents Gordon Congdon, Paul Hessburg, Gary Womeldorff, and Andy Dappen spent 23 days canoeing the Hood River, a river flowing northeasterly from the lakes of Nunavut in northern Canada to the Arctic Sound. On Wed., Feb. 12, 7-8:30pm, come hear tales of their trip in WRI’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. The combination of abundant wildlife, challenging […]

Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area. “These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy […]