Events

Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. Big, bigger, biggest: Catastrophic flooding on Earth and Mars The Wenatchee Valley Erratics go to Mars, two meetings in a row! Dr. John Buchanan, EWU professor of geology, will talk about catastrophic outburst flooding by various mechanisms that have been occurring on Earth and Mars through geologic time. Dr. Buchanan will examine how the […]

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 7:00pm Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute & A Book for All Seasons ADMISSION BY DONATION, ALL AGES WELCOME! DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM FOR NO HOST REFRESHMENTS Langdon Cook goes in search of the salmon in "Upstream", his timely and in-depth look at how these beloved fish have nourished humankind through the ages and why their destiny is so closely tied to our own. […]

The YMCA presents-October 13th, 2017 is the first day for our Out of Bounds program. During that day we will be at Enchantment Park and the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. The fees are $29 for members and $39 for community members. The fees increase by $10 the Friday before. Program check in begins at 7:30am and we will arrive back to the YMCA by 4:00pm. At Enchantment Park, we will be playing on the playground, playing parachute games, and eating […]

Saturday, October 14: 9:00am to 5:00pm The Wenatchee Valley Museum Presents- Tour shows you the site of the largest landslide to have occurred in the country. You will learn to read and thereby understand the features of the basalt cliffs. Once upon the Waterville Plateau, you will see evidence of the continental ice sheet that once covered this area: Withrow Terminal Moraine, Kames, Eskars, Drumlins an Kettles. See the Grand Terrace At Brewster and the source of the Glacial Erratics […]

Location: Arlberg Sports in Wenatchee Event is free and refreshments will be provided. Doors open: 6:00 PM Presentation starts: 6:15 PM Transitioning from alpine skiing to the backcountry can be a rewarding but daunting endeavor. To help with the gear learning curve, Arlberg Sports is hosting an evening with SCARPA & G3 Genuine Guide Gear to delve into the equipment required to transition from inbounds skiing and into the backcountry. Topics to be covered: • Traditional alpine skis VS backcountry […]

When: Tuesday Oct. 17th 7pm Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5 Sponsor: Wenatchee River Institute In late July of 2016, four men from Wenatchee pushed off from the shore of Point Lake in Canada's Northwest Territory and launched down the Coppermine River. After 24 days of paddling, the four reached their destination, the Arctic Ocean and the Inuit village of Kugluktuk. Andy Dappen, Neal Hedges, Paul Hessburg and Robbie Scott give a presentation about their […]

Hosted by Plug-In North Central Washington Date: Saturday October 21st from 10am-1pm Location: Pybus Public Market charger station Because "Pedal Assist" or e-Bikes are putting many people back on a bicycle we thought it would be fun to get together and share experiences. The "e-Bike Burrito Ride" is an informal meet up, any brand of e-Bike is welcome, and to be honest any bicycle is welcome. If you just want to see and maybe try an e-Bike there will be […]

Saturday, October 21, 2017 -12:00pm to 3:00pm Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA Mark your calendar !!  Saturday, October 21st, Noon to 3pm!!  Bring the family and join us at Barn Beach Reserve where Wenatchee River Institute is putting on a good ol' fashioned community cider squeeze! Lawn games and music to entertain the family, sample some hot cider and enjoy a s'more! This is a celebration of our […]

The annual Ski/Gear Swap and Fall Fundraiser have joined forces!  ONE SPECTACULAR EVENT!  Fundraising efforts will support our purchase of equipment for snow making.  You can swap or purchase ski and human powered gear, watch ski flicks, enjoy music, socialize and raise that paddle to support the snow making equipment.  The Swap & Fundraiser will be at the Leavenworth Festhalle on Sunday, October 22nd. Date: Sunday, October 22, 2017 One Day Event Time: Open To Public - 11:00AM - 3:00PM Seller & Vendor Set-Up […]

Date Sat, 10/28/2017 Time 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sign up online here! Help plant 2000 sagebrush seedlings as part of our ongoing fire recovery efforts at Horse Lake Reserve for Make a Difference Day this fall. We'll have a variety of tasks related to this project. Volunteers should come prepared for changes in the weather, and wear work clothes and sturdy footwear. CDLT will supply all tools and equipment, as well as a light lunch and snacks. Please sign […]

RIVERFRONT ROCK GYM PRESENTS THE BAT HANG HALLOWEEN PARTY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 3-7PM PARTICIPATION INCLUDES: DAY PASS, RENTAL GEAR (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!), 2 HOURS OF CLIMBING GUIDED BY OUR EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS, HALLOWEEN GAMES, CANDY, PRIZES, 5 RAFFLE TICKETS & 5 EXTRA RAFFLE TICKETS IF YOU WEAR A COSTUME! $5 FOR MEMBERS 🕷 $12 FOR NON-MEMBERS (AGE 13 AND UNDER) 🕸 3PM: COSTUME CONTEST & HALLOWEEN GAMES 🕸 4PM: COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED, CRATE STACKING CONTEST 🕸 4:30-6:30PM: TRICK-OR-TOP ROPE CLIMBING […]

Date Thu, 11/02/2017 Time 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sign up online here! We'll try and get some general maintenance of the trails in the Foothills done before winter arrives. Volunteers will hike along sections of the Foothills Trail System and work with handtools to fix erosion and drainage issues, as well as any tread damage. CDLT will supply tools and snacks. Volunteers should wear work clothes and sturdy footwear, and plan on walking at least 2 miles. Please sign up […]