Events

Mission Ridge presents the 7th Annual Pray For Snow Concert! Pray for Snow is the official kick-off to the winter season! Celebrate winter culture in the Wenatchee Valley and the start of the ski season with your friends from Mission Ridge, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, Badger Mountain Ski Area, and Echo Valley Ski Area! Live music from Down North, Buzz Brump, and Himiko Cloud will have you rockin' the night away. There will also be food and drinks provided by […]

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Class Tuition: $15 The outdoor scene presents an opportunity for all people to connect with our shared earthly home. However, the conservation and recreation fields in the U.S. have been disproportionately shaped by white, able-bodied figures and the trail has not been a welcoming place for diverse people. While Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) have always been out on the trail despite this history, we're now seeing a welcome increase in participation, […]

This film is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center Join us online Thursday, November 4 for a family friendly presentation and film “Why Bears?” with Dr. Chrisheen Servheen. Dr. Servheen is one of the leading grizzly experts in the United States and one of the leading experts on bear conservation in the world. This presentation is about the worldwide efforts focused on black bear and grizzly conservation in the Cascades.   REGISTER HERE Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email […]

Date: Wed, 11/10/2021 Time: 12 PM - 3 PM Location: End of Maiden Lane, access to Balsamroot Trail south TH Chelan-Douglas Land Trust invites you to plant over 300 native big sagebrush seedlings in the Wenatchee Foothills, within the footprint of both the 2012 and 2015 wildfires. The seeds were collected nearby in 2020 by CDLT volunteers.  Derby Canyon Natives in Peshastin grew the seedlings.  The planting area is important mule deer wintering habitat. Our efforts to return woody sagebrush […]

Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 PM for an evening with Randy Lewis and Bill Layman to mark the release of their new book “Sunset and Moonrise on the Great Chief- The Ruling Spirit of the Columbia.” Come hear the authors talk about the book which is their third book collaboration. In this publication, Bill and Randy offer a glimpse into the life and times of adventurer artist James Everett Stuart. More importantly, they speak […]

W.A. State Parks Free Admission for Veterans Day Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted). For more information click here.

Free Admission Day to the National Parks in honor of Veterans Day Many national parks have direct connections to the American military—there are dozens of battlefields, military parks, and historic sites that commemorate and honor the service of American veterans. In addition, every national park is part of our collective identity that defines who we are and where we came from as a nation. They are tactile reminders of the values, the ideals, and the freedoms that our veterans protect. The majestic […]

Location: Saddle Rock Trailhead Shelter You are warmly invited to join CDLT and artist-conservationist Jeanne Dodds for a two-hour workshop exploring local native Columbia Basin plants, wildlife and places. You will explore Wenatchee area ecology through the visual arts, learning about natural science illustration techniques including graphite drawing and watercolor. We'll reference a range of species and objects for our illustrations, combining imagery to produce color artworks reflective of place. This workshop is suitable for those of you who identify […]

Event hosted by Class with a Glass Location: 134 North Mission Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 Create this new original with acrylics (Autumn's Path) on canvas while enjoying a relaxing evening in our spacious art studio. Beginners are welcome! Beverages from the bar are available for an additional purchase. For more information click here.

Date: Sat, 11/13/2021 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Spiva Butte Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Conservation Northwest invite you to join a Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, work party to help collect big sagebrush seeds.  We welcome families and volunteers of all ages and abilities, who will enjoy spending a day in the sagebrush grasslands of rural NE Douglas County where it is usually windy and cold.  The location is 1-1/2 hour drive from Wenatchee, 2-1/2 hours from Spokane, and 1-1/2 […]

Red Barn Event: Orca - Shared Waters, Shared Home Tuesday, November 16th 7:00PM-8:30PM @ WRI Red Barn In Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home journalist Lynda V. Mapes explores the natural history of the orca and the unique challenges for survival of the Southern Resident group that frequents Puget Sound. These whales are among the most urban in the world, a focus of researchers, tourists, and politicians alike. Once referred to as "blackfish" and still known as "killer whales," orcas were for […]

Hosted by Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Design your own fall inspired fused glass! Beginners welcome! Our sample is meant to inspire you, we have tons of fall images printed out to help plan your design. We will teach you how to all of the glass tools, along with sharing tips and tricks on layering and designing. $60 ticket includes: - 10" round glass base - instruction and all supplies - reserves your seat - FUN Info: - This class […]