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WRI Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop (Again!)

Wenatchee River Institute Presents- Our previous offering of this workshop was wildly popular, so we are having it again! Since our last workshop filled quickly, those that weren't able to attend last time now have another chance to experience the fun of learning about fungi. Come learn how to grow your own mushrooms on logs, in containers, and in garden beds at this interactive workshop. Our instructor, Seth Beu, has years of experience growing mushrooms for restaurants with his business […]

Mission Peak Area Plant Walk

Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders: Tracy Maynard Difficulty: Moderate, 6 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 10 The primary goal of this hike is to see Anemone patens, prairie-crocus, but there are many other plants to be seen as well. Although common throughout the Rockies and western Canada, A. patens in the Wenatchee Mountains is disjunct and is the only population in Washington. For over forty years it had not been seen but has recently been “rediscovered” […]

Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series

Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series

Foothills Middle School 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, United States

This is a WenOut MEMBER ONLY 4-part Educational Series. Become a member now. Looking to level up your photography game?? We have an opportunity waiting for you to join a professional photographer and WenOut board member Thom Schroeder for a fun, hands-on series all about capturing the beauty of the outdoors. Location: Foothills Middle School Details: Photography is a lifelong journey, and the great news is that anyone can improve their craft. In this four-part series, we’ll explore the development […]

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Wenatchee Run Club

Wenatchee Run Club

Pybus 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, United States

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Tronsen Ridge

Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leader: Ted Alway Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate; 3.5 miles with net elevation gain of 500’ Limit: 10 This walk showcases the great diversity of species found here, with many in flower that time of year.  Expect to find over one hundred species, including many wild buckwheats, penstemons, phlox, paintbrushes, bitterroot and more.  In addition, the views and geology on display are spectacular! Participants will meet at the Peshastin Park-n-Ride to carpool to the trailhead near Haney Meadows, […]

Buzzing for Pollinators: Celebrate With Us

WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners, Presented by our team from the pollinator garden in Leavenworth. This event directly precedes National Pollinator Week. Event Link

Eightmile Lake

Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders:  Don and Ann Schaechtel Difficulty : Moderate, 7 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 8 The Eightmile Lake Trail is near the more popular Colchuck Lake trail, reached via the Icicle Road in Leavenworth.  We will go midweek to avoid the crowds.  There is good plant diversity due to moist and dry areas, serpentine soils, and of course, the lake itself.  We will gain 1,400 feet of elevation in 3.3 miles on […]

Wenatchee Run Club

Wenatchee Run Club

Pybus 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, United States

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Birding by the River

Birding by the River

Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June. Trail difficulty level: beginner Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel Bathrooms available at the start and end of the […]

WRI Paint and Stroll

WRI Paint and Stroll

Most Thursdays and Fridays at Village Art in the Park Meet at the gazebo at 1:30pm. Paint and Stroll will last ~1hour Free! Donations are appreciated Get inspired by the amazing artists at the outdoor market, then join us for a short walk down to the river and take some creative time for yourself. Join the Wenatchee River Institute for this free program suitable for children and adults! What's provided? -Guided nature walk to the Wenatchee River, 0.3 miles from […]

Adaptive Cycling

Confluence Health Adaptive Cycling

Confluence Health has four adaptive cycling events planned for this year! These events are FREE and open to everyone in our community ages 7 to 105+ with cognitive, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. Outdoors for All will be providing a variety of adaptive bikes including handcycles, trikes, recumbents and tandems for participants to ride on the Loop Trail at their leisure. We will not be scheduling specific appointments so participants can drop in and ride at any time during event hours. Please come join […]

WRI River Discovery Tour

WRI River Discovery Tour

Friday, June 27, 2025 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division St. Leavenworth, WA 98826 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 […]

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