Events

Join Wenatchee River Institute, in partnership with Leavenworth Outdoor Center, on a relaxing evening paddle down the Wenatchee River. This is a guided trip that will introduce you to the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) of our diverse river area (riparian zone). You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your naturalist skills and confidence on the river. Included: Kayak or paddle […]

Location: Lake Wenatchee State Park Join our local astronomers under the stars where they will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where local astronomers and Park Rangers will explore the night sky. Together we may explore Saturn's Rings, Jupiter's colors, the Moon's topography, and […]

Location: Lake Wenatchee State Park Learn about nature by having fun in this interactive activity with a Park Ranger.Join us at the South Park Amphitheater at 10 a.m. where Park Rangers will put on a fun, interactive, kid-friendly program based on the Junior Ranger Ethos and the natural world we live in. Please arrive 5minutes early, children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free to the public; however, day-use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their […]

Join Wenatchee River Institute, in partnership with Leavenworth Outdoor Center, on a relaxing evening paddle down the Wenatchee River. This is a guided trip that will introduce you to the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) of our diverse river area (riparian zone). You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your naturalist skills and confidence on the river. Included: Kayak or paddle […]

Join local firefighters in an interactive game of show and tell. Try on their gear, hop on the engine, andlearn how they fight fires. Join us at 10 a.m. in the South Park Amphitheater where Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue personnel talkabout fire safety and show their gear and fire engines to the crowd. See how much gear they carry andwhy, you can even try them on yourself! Ever sprayed a fire hose? Give it a try at the Junior […]