Wenatchee Outdoors

Washington's Channeled Scablands
2022-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 PM. Tim Connor will talk about his recently published book, “Beautiful Wounds, A Search for Solace and Light in Washington’s Channeled Scablands“
Tim is a writer/photographer from Spokane. The book is a collection of his stunning photographs of the Scabland tracts that blend into the Bretz Flood narrative and his own personal story. In conjunction with the book, the Museum has installed an exhibit of the photographs, which you can view the evening of his talk. (The exhibit is scheduled to close on August 10, so hurry!) His book will be available for purchase and autographing that evening.
This is a bi-modal meeting. If you feel comfortable, you will have the opportunity to attend our first in-person gathering at the Museum since December 2019. If so, please wear a mask to protect yourself and others.

OR, you can participate via a Zoom link on your computer at home.

Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84812873290Passcode: [REDACTED] ID: 84812873290
Please sign in at 7:00 PM, August 9!

Beautiful Wounds

Miles for Monarchs
2022-08-08, 2022-07-11
Community Science Project
Miles for Monarchs, an individual or team program from Monarch Joint Venture. Walk, bike, swim, paddle, and run for monarch conservation, February-November, 2022. Designed to engage participants in personal
wellness while supporting monarch conservation. A single monarch can fly 3,000 miles, so can we? Register, $10. Family teams welcome!

Free Entrance Day in National Parks
2022-08-04
Get into the National Parks for free today in celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary.
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), passed in 2020, improving infrastructure and expanding recreation opportunities in national parks and other public lands. The legislation established the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund and guaranteed permanent funding for the existing Land and Water Conservation Fund.
The National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund, supported by revenue from energy development, provides up to $1.9 billion per year for five years to make significant enhancements in national parks and other public lands ensuring their preservation and providing opportunities for recreation, education and enjoyment for current and future visitors. GAOA, the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other construction funding sources are part of a concerted effort to address the extensive maintenance backlog in national parks.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund receives up to $900 million a year from offshore oil and natural gas royalties. This funding assists national parks in the acquisition of essential lands and provides states with money to invest in local conservation and recreation opportunities.

MakerSpace: Basket Weaving
2022-07-30 10:30 - 12:30
Join Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Saturday, July 30 for a MakerSpace workshop Basket Weaving Your Story: with Kaila Russell.
Weave a beautiful basket with colorfully hand dyed reed with Kaila Russell. Kaila has been sharing her passion of basket weaving for years with youth and adults across the country. She shares her story of life with all the twists and turns and has us explore our own experience, considering our own story as we weave our basket with kindness.
The cost includes all materials and instruction from Kaila Russel.
$45 for museum members and $55 for non-members. The cost per Family is $100 for museum members and $125 for non members.
Register at: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/…/makerspace…/

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Trail Work Party!
2022-07-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-20 17:30 - 19:00
Come join in on the fun! Work parties at #2 Canyon every Wednesday evening with Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Meet at the container at 5:30pm at Canyon 2 main trail about .5 miles up the trail. Can’t make it by 5:30? No problem, we’ll have extra tools with us, working clockwise on Easy Monday removing brake bumps and clearing drain spots.
For more information click here.

Wenatchee Row & Paddle Club-Intermediate Safety & Skill Class
2022-07-24 09:00 - 16:00
Looking for more instruction and safety practice after taking the 1-Day Beginner/Refresher course? Join this class to learn more paddlesport safety techniques and gain river knowledge specific to the Columbia River with expert hands-on instruction. Take your paddling up a level with this course.
About the Event
$125/person for WRPC members and non-members.
Designed to emphasize safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition as a beginner/intermediate for kayakers (traditional decked kayaks, inflatables and site-on-tops), canoers and SUPers. Rowers are welcome and encouraged to attend, although the course will not cover rowing maneuvers. Designed to teach paddlers to safely and enjoyably paddle on gentle rivers.
Topics the course will cover:
· Refresh/review of the 1-day Beginner course topics
· Paddling Environment: Wind, Waves, Weather, Water
· Preparing to Depart: care of equipment, personal equipment review, paddle types
· River Reading: current, volume, direction, eddies, bends, strainers & sieves, cold water, dams, changes from streambed features
· Maneuvers: paddle strokes, practicing maneuvering the kayak or craft, spins, stopping, turns, veering, abeam, sideslips
· Safety and Rescue basics: rescue priorities, exercising judgment, rescue equipment, responsibilities of group, self-rescue, group rescue, towing a kayak or assisting a paddler to shore
· Safety Practice: exit the craft after capsize, rescue self and boat using an effective self-rescue technique, rescue a person in the water and capsized kayak, perform assisted rescues, perform assisted re-entry
Taught by the dynamic American Canoe Association (ACA) L4 Certified Instructor, Heather Herbeck, who has over 18 years of flatwater and whitewater kayaking experience and over 12 years of coaching experience. The American Canoe Association (ACA) has one of the best established paddlesport instruction programs anywhere in the world. The courses are comprehensive, but allow enough flexibility for individual teaching and paddling styles. Come enjoy this opportunity to improving your understanding of paddling technique and theory, so you can paddle more efficiently, confidently and safely.
Reach out with questions and sign up today!7

Mountain Melodies-Anjali Silva & Sabor
2022-07-23 20:00 - 21:00
Singing, dancing and alpine air! This series features performances by great local musicians and dancers amid the majestic mountain lake views. Come join the fun this summer at Lake Wenatchee State Park!
Anjali Silva & Sabor is a smooth and funky fusion of Latin jazz flavors, spiced to perfection; a simmering stew, where the California Coast meets the Colorado Mountains and the Pacific Northwest.
♦Visit the artists on Facebook!

Scabland Sojourn: Book Signing
2022-07-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center to meet author Tim Connors on Saturday, July 23, at 6 PM. In Beautiful Wounds writer and photographer Timothy Connor shares stunning images, engaging field notes, historical narrative, and a touching, personal sojourn. A national award-winning journalist with a passion for nature photography, his writing unfolds the story as the camera illuminates the path. The photography captures the sweeping horizons, braided wetlands, and a surprisingly vibrant wilderness. HIs book is on sale at the museum gift shop. Registration is free for museum members and $15 for non-members.

The museum’s second floor rotating gallery currently features an exhibit presenting Connor’s new book, Beautiful Wounds: A Search for Solace and Light in Washington’s Channeled Scablands. It displays a selection of photography which are featured in the book. Timothy’s journey follows the footsteps of J. Harlan Bretz who theorized correctly about the Missoula Floods over 100 years ago. The exhibit runs through August 6, 2022. Photography featured in the exhibit is for sale.
Register at: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/…/scabland…/

Wenatchee Row & Paddle Club Skill & Safety Class (Beginner/Refresher)
2022-07-23 09:00 - 16:00
Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club presents:

Learn and practice the basics for safe paddling on the Columbia. This beginner/refresher course will provide you with safety and rescue experience, technical knowledge, and skill development.
Jul 23, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
About the Event
$35/person for WRPC members. $125/person for non-members.
Designed to emphasize safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition as a beginner or refresher course for kayakers (traditional decked kayaks, inflatables and site-on-tops), canoers and SUPers. Rowers are welcome and will be able to practice wet exits, re-entry and inflatable PFD use, however this course will not cover rowing maneuvers.
Topics the course will cover:
· Preparing to Depart: conditions, hazards, judgment, equipment, warm up, boat transportation, safety equipment, boat inspection
· Maneuvers: boat entry, paddle strokes, playing games to have fun with strokes and skills, practicing maneuvering the kayak or craft
· Technical Knowledge: reviewing equipment, terminology, care of boat, review dangers, how to avoid cold water shock, on-water communication, hydration, communication signals, basic navigational rules, water management techniques, paddling best practices
· Safety and Rescue basics: rescue priorities, rescue equipment, responsibilities of group, self-rescue, group rescue, towing a kayak or assisting a paddler to shore
· Exiting the craft after capsize, rescue self and boat using an effective self-rescue technique, rescue a person in the water and capsized kayak, perform assisted rescues, perform assisted re-entry
Taught by the dynamic American Canoe Association (ACA) L4 Certified Instructor, Heather Herbeck, who has over 18 years of flatwater and whitewater kayaking experience and over 15 years of coaching experience. The American Canoe Association (ACA) has one of the best established paddlesport instruction programs anywhere in the world. The courses are comprehensive, but allow enough flexibility for individual teaching and paddling styles. Come enjoy this opportunity to improving your understanding of paddling technique and theory, so you can paddle more efficiently, confidently and safely.
Reach out with questions and sign up today! Registration will close once classes are at capacity.

Ohme Gardens Concerts
2022-07-22 19:00 - 20:30
Concert in the Gardens
~No cancelation for weather.
~Chairs will be provided; please do not bring your own. (No blankets on the lawn.)
~You may bring in water bottles.
~The garden paths will be open until the start of the concert only.
~Good walking shoes are highly recommended.
~Handicap access is available.
~Parking is available but will be tight. Please consider carpooling.
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Biketown Film Viewing
2022-07-21 17:30 - 20:30
Join Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance at Pybus Public Market on Thursday, July 21 for a fun community evening with drinks, raffle, and maybe more followed by a showing of Biketown a film from Freehub.

Doors open at 5:30pm with the movie starting at 6:30pm.

About Biketown: Biketown is a story of mountain bikers, unlikely partnerships and the communities they create.

$10 entrance (all proceeds go directly to supporting the trials right here in our valley) Kids 12 and under are free.

Beer $7 or 4 for $25 (all proceeds go directly to supporting the trails right here in our valley!)

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Lavender Wreath Class
2022-07-20 18:00 - 20:00
Spend a relaxing evening learning how to make a fresh lavender and grapevine wreath. All materials and professional instruction included.
Location: Hard Hat Winery Tasting Room – Wenatchee
For more information click here.

Early Morning Birding
2022-07-20 06:00 - 10:00
Location: Mountain Home Preserve
Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data? Community Science Projects are collaborations between scientists and volunteers that expand opportunities for scientific data collection and help answer real-world questions.
Learn more about becoming a CDLT citizen scientist volunteer by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org or call 509-667-9708. Please note contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather conditions can result in cancelling the route.
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Monthly eBird Surveys at WRI
2022-07-13 08:00 - 09:30, 2022-06-15 08:00 - 09:30
Monthly eBird Surveys at WRI
The eBird Surveys go throughout the year from 8-9:30am @ WRI
Join WRI’s knowledgeable naturalists on a birding survey around the WRI Campus! eBird is the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world. We will be utilizing it to record our observations of local wild birds. You will conduct four 15-minute stationary bird counts for an hour of birding. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. All skill levels are welcome!
To learn more about our monthly eBird walks, visit: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Mountain Melodies-Briar & Joe Seamons
2022-07-09 20:00 - 21:00
Singing, dancing and alpine air! This series features performances by great local musicians and dancers amid the majestic mountain lake views. Come join the fun this summer at Lake Wenatchee State Park!
Briar sings vintage jazz, blues and original music. Her songs and stories shine a light on singers and tales that have been forgotten by the country that created them. Raised in Chimacum, Briar uses music to explore her unique background as a Black woman from the rural Pacific Northwest. Briar will be accompanied by Joe Seamons.
♫ Hear the artists on YouTube!
For more information click here.

2022 MRST Kids Triathlon
2022-07-09 08:00 - 13:00
Location: Walla Walla Point Park
Join the Mission Ridge Ski Team for their first annual kids tri at Walla Walla Point Park! Limited to 100 athletes per age group. Each participant will receive a shirt. Awards given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each gender and age group.
Entry fee: $43
Registration deadline – July 2nd.
Early Packet Pick up July 8th at Walla Walla Point Park from 5:00-6:30 P.M.
Packet pickup day of event opens at 6:45 A.M.
Triathlon Start Times:
8:00 A.M. (Jr Girls) and 8:30 A.M. start time for (Jr Boys)
9:00 A.M. (Inter. Girls) and 9:30 A.M. start time for (Inter. Boys)
10:00 A.M. (Sr Girls) and 10:30 A.M. for (Sr Boys)
Age group is based on day of the event.
For more information click here.

Scouting for Butterflies
2022-07-01 09:00 - 14:00
Scouting for Butterflies
Friday, July 1st 9am-2pm @ WRI
Join WRI (Wenatchee River Institute) and David Droppers for a trek through Mountain Home Road in search of summer butterflies! You’ll learn what makes each species unique and use catch-and-release methods to observe them up close. This will include a hike with a maximum of 3.2 miles. This class has a cost of $46 for non-WRI members or $40 for WRI members. For more information, visit: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/07/01/scouting-for-butterflies/378486.

Moths-Welcome to the Night
2022-06-30 20:30 - 23:00
Moths – Welcome to the Night
Thursday, June 30th 8:30pm-11pm @ WRI
Join WRI (Wenatchee River Institute) and David Droppers for an introduction to moths… and the night! Moths have dazzling patterns, fascinating life histories, and diversity that puts butterflies to shame. This class has a cost of $25 for non-WRI members or $20 for WRI members. For more information, visit: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/06/30/moths-welcome-to-the-night/378479.

Gold Sprints!
2022-06-29 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-06-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-06-15 18:30 - 21:00
Location: Riverfront Rock Gym-Last Pitch Cafe
Head-to-head racing series
A goldsprint is a bicycle rollers racing event where riders on stationary bikes compete for GOLD in front of a spectator crowd! You win cash if you get first place!
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Mountain Melodies-Miho & Diego
2022-06-25 20:00 - 21:00
Singing, dancing and alpine air! This series features performances by great local musicians and dancers amid the majestic mountain lake views. Come join the fun this summer at Lake Wenatchee State Park!
The Miho & Diego Duo has been boldly blending Latino, Japanese and American musical traditions since 2006. Both accomplished musicians, Miho Takekawa and Diego Coy discovered their sounds could be combined to make something new and unique. The title of their debut CD, “Quenarimba”, combines the names of their primary instruments, the quena, a traditional Andean flute, and the marimba.
♫ Hear the artists on YouTube!
For more information click here.

Youth MTB Festival!
2022-06-25 09:00 - 13:00
C.W.E.M.B.A. is hosting a Youth MTB Festival with Wenatchee Outdoors assisting in this event!
Location: Squilchuck State Park
Date: Saturday June 25th, 9am-1pm
Cost: $5 for each child entered into the ride events for members of E.M.B.A., $10 per kid rider for non-members
Whether your child is riding a balance bike or shredding the gnar, we have something for everyone! Pack a picnic or purchase lunch from Dooley Dogs Food Truck. Come join us for a family fun day in the mountains! Games, interactive kids’ booths from local businesses, various bike events for all the kids.
For more information click here.

Mission GranDuro-2022
2022-06-25 07:00 - 17:00
Location: 7500 Mission Ridge Rd, Wenatchee, WA 98801-8817, United States
Description: Mountain bike race with several course options to suit any level of rider from novice to professional.
For more information click here.

Discover Pass Free Day!
2022-06-19
Washington State Parks has designated the free days in 2022 when visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities since June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. The news reached them two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This year, Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed Juneteenth a state holiday beginning in 2022. Last June state lands made it a free day for the first time.
For more information click here.
Sunday, June 19 – Juneteenth

Intro to Native Plants Walk
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00
Introduction to Native Plants Walk
Saturday, June 18th 10am-12pm @ WRI
Join W.R.I. (Wenatchee River Institute) and the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society for an introduction to native plants. This is a free class, but registration is required as there are limited spaces. Find more information and registration here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/06/18/introduction-to-native-plants-walk/378352.

Kayaking Down the Columbia River
2022-06-14 19:00 - 20:00
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next Zoom program will be on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 PM. Bill Burgel will present, “Kayaking down the Columbia River: Evidence of the Missoula Flood from the Perspective of the River”The Columbia River was the pathway for many of the Ice Age floods that occurred repeatedly between 18,000 and 15,000 years ago. This hour-long presentation will show evidence of the power of these floodwaters at various points along the Columbia River, between the Grand Coulee Dam to the mouth of the Willamette River in Portland. The author has kayaked nearly the entire length of this stretch of the river taking hundreds of photos as he drifted along downstream.Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84812873290?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 84812873290Passcode: [REDACTED] sign in at 7:00 PM, June 14!Contact information:Brent Cunderla, Chapter Presidentcunderla@nwi.net(509) 860-6067
