Events

Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Speaker Event, Coexisting with Large Carnivores Come out to the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Wed., Apr. 17th and learn about coexisting with large carnivores from Western Wildlife Outreach (WWO). Doors open at 6:30pm for no-host refreshments and community social, and the interactive presentation begins at 7pm. WWO is a Bellingham, WA nonprofit organization focusing their outreach and education on helping people live, work and recreate near large, wild carnivores –bears, cougars and wolves! […]

Date Thu, 04/18/2019 Time 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust on Thursday, April 18th from 3-6 PM for trail maintenance in the foothills, exact location to be determined. The work for this day will depend on what we get done during earlier work parties. This work will likely be light to moderate and involve hiking 1-3 miles and using hand tools such as hoes and McLeods along the way. CDLT will provide […]

Time & Location Apr 20, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM Pybus Public Market, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA About The Event Join Sustainable Wenatchee at the Pybus Event Center to celebrate our planet and learn about how to protect it! Featuring interactive and educational booths from a variety of local organizations and kid's activities by Joyful Scholars Montessori School and TEAMS Learning Center. Learn about the NCW EcoChallenge and get registered. Bring a tee-shirt or bag and […]

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt for Families View PDF Date Mon, 04/22/2019 Time 4-6 PM Location Jacobson Preserve Sign Up Online Here! 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 […]

Riverfront Rock Gym Geezer Gathering! Tuesday 6:30am-11am $12 day pass with gear included (Harness & Shoes). A great way to meet new climbing partners! For more information click here.

Wildflower Walk in the Foothills - Jacobson Preserve View PDF Date Tue, 04/23/2019 Time 5:30-7:00 pm Location Jacobson Preserve Sign up online here! Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation week by spending an evening surrounded by blooming wildflowers, with a great view to lift your spirits. Conservation Fellow Susan Ballinger has designed these short, weekday strolls to fit a busy schedule and all ages. Bring your camera! Susan has been studying the native plants in our foothills for over 20 years and enjoys introducing […]

Date: April 24 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Are your plants getting too cold?  The Wenatchee Valley Museum’s Maker Space is introducing the next class in the Get Lit series: Greenhouses!  Learn the science behind greenhouses and how to make one for your own home or backyard.  With the knowledge you gain in this class you will be able to make your own greenhouse, big or small, for your own home.  This class will be for ADULTS ONLY.  Admission […]

Red Barn Event at the Wenatchee River Institute, Wednesday, April 24th Rock Glaciers of the Eastern Cascades, Professor Karl Lillquist PhD, Geography Department at Central WA University Central WA University Professor Karl Lillquist will present Rock Glaciers of the Eastern Cascades in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Wednesday, April 24th. Doors open at 6:30PM for community social and no-host refreshments, presentation begins 7PM. When we think of the Cascade Mountain Range, glaciers often come to mind. Author and prolific […]

Date Thu, 04/25/2019 Time 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust on Thursday, April 25th from 3-6 PM for trail maintenance at Horse Lake Reserve to prepare for the 6th Annual Horse Lake Trail Run. We will split up into small groups to do brushing and hazard reduction along the route. This work will likely be light to moderate and involve hiking 2-5 miles and using hand tools such as loppers, hand saws, […]

Wildflower Walk in the Foothills - Balsamroot Trail View PDF Date Thu, 04/25/2019 Time 5:30-7:00 pm Location Balsamroot Trail Sign up online here! Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation week by spending an evening surrounded by blooming wildflowers, with a great view to lift your spirits. Conservation Fellow Susan Ballinger has designed these short, weekday strolls to fit a busy schedule and all ages. Bring your camera! Susan has been studying the native plants in our foothills for over 20 years and enjoys introducing […]

Science on Tap! Dog Behavior and Cognition 4/25/2019 6-7pm @ Badger Mountain Brewing Join Wenatchee River Institute and Victoria Cussen, PhD at Badger Mountain Brewing for Science on Tap! Is your dog plotting to overthrow you? Are some breeds smarter than others? How can you communicate with your dog, and how do they communicate with you? An overview of what decades of research investigating dog behavior and cognition tells us about these furry strangers in our homes. Donations Suggested

Spring Saunters Friday, April 26, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Waterfront Park Trail Join area naturalists from the Wenatchee River Institute for a FREE guided spring tour along the Waterfront Park Trail in Leavenworth. Learn about local and migratory birds, flowers, cultural history and more. Meet at 347 Division St. 10AM. Drop-Ins Welcome Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+ Contact Info Rachel Bishop rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org 509-548-0181 x5