Events

Fridays & Saturdays in September Thursdays in October (except 10/7) 10am-12pm @ WRI Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour autumn amble with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the air begins to cool and the leaves turn gold. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing to prepare for winter? Can we find all 5 types […]

This event runs from 8am-10am and then again the same day from 12pm-3pm Located at Pybus Market in the Localtel Event Center Refreshments Provided, Outdoor Event-Weather Permitting The City of Wenatchee and Chelan PUD are continuing to develop the plan for Wenatchee Riverfront Park, and they want to hear from the community. Come join us for an opportunity to provide input on design alternatives, ask questions and enjoy some refreshments during our second open house gathering. For more information click […]

Red Barn Event – Homewaters: A Conversation about Connections Wednesday, September 29th 5:00pm-6:00pm @ Red Barn, Wenatchee River Institute Cost: FREE Authors David Williams (Homewaters) and Iris Graville (Writer in a Life Vest) will create a conversation about Puget Sound that weaves the stories of people and place across more than 10,000 years of history. They will touch on warfare, transportation (canoe culture and mosquito fleet), and resource extraction; will dive into the realm of the salmon and orca, and […]

WSU Chelan/Douglas County master Gardeners presents Plant and Insect Clinic Thursdays 4pm-7pm Location: Community Education Garden at Western and Springwater Avenue WSU Master Gardener volunteers are excited to return to serving our community in-person! Stop by the garden with your plant and insect questions and samples...or just stop in and say hello! For more information or to make sure the event isn't cancelled due to extreme heat, check the WSU Chelan/Douglas County Master Gardeners Facebook Page. For additional questions email […]

Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is hosting a Take Your Kid Mountain Biking Day as part of the Wenatchee Moves campaign! Clinics, prizes, games and lunch will take place at this event. Location: Eastmont Community Park Pump Track in East Wenatchee Clinics for this event include: Intro to mountain biking (beginner) Pump track clinic (intermediate) Cornering clinic (advanced) For more information click here.    

October 3 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday paddle with WRPC 9-11am, October 3rd Meet at the WRPC Barn @ Linden Tree Park at 8:30am (along the loop trail near the intersection of 9th street and Walla Walla Avenue). Join the Wenatchee Row & Paddle Club (WRPC) for a two-hour morning paddle with one of our knowledgeable club members. Kayak or canoe with us from Linden Tree Park to the Wenatchee River Confluence and back as the air begins to cool and the […]

October 5 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Date Tue, 10/05/2021 Time 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Join us at Castle Rock to perform annual fall maintenance on the Castle Rock trail system, and any existing trail infrastructure (trail closure barriers, fences, rock steps). This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 3 miles and using hand tools such as hoes and McLeods along the way. Everyone’s safety is our top priority at these […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Wenatchee Outdoors. This event is part of Wenatchee Outdoors Wenatchee Moves campaign, happening the first two weeks of October.  Join us online along with Sarah Shaffer and the WenOut team on Tuesday, October 5 at 7 PM, to watch two short films and have a conversation about the human need for connection with the great outdoors through many avenues including human-powered recreation. The two films that will guide our conversation […]

October 6 @ 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Horan Natural Area Registration is not required We are pleased to announce that the NCWAS Friends of Horan monthly bird walks through Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area are beginning again after months of pandemic denial. We follow the latest CDC guidelines for Covid protection. If you are vaccinated, you can participate in these bird walks without using a mask. Carpooling to the parking area is fine if everyone is […]

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Class Tuition: $15 Look at a map of the North Cascades and you’ll see a jigsaw puzzle of land designations and labels. How did one of the most remote, wild regions in the contiguous United States come to be carved up into these disparate pieces? And why is North Cascades National Park among the least visited in the country? The answer is a tale of politics, passion, and people. The park jump-started the modern […]

Oct 7, at 11:00 am Location: Memorial Park (outside) across the street from the Wenatchee Library The North Central Regional Library is hosting a nature/outdoor themed story time and activity for our young kiddos. They will have nature backpacks and Discover Passes highlighted and available for check out! The activity and story time are aimed for younger kiddos and their families, but all are welcome. This event is part of the Wenatchee Moves campaign.

October 7 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM NW Cascade Ave, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 Sustainable Wenatchee has recently “adopted” NW Cascade Avenue in East Wenatchee through Douglas County’s Adopt-A-Road program! We’re committed to cleaning up this road at least twice a year. Join us as a part of Wenatchee Outdoors Wenatchee Moves campaign, happening the first two weeks of October. Do some good, get some exercise, and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Anyone over age 15 is welcome, those under 18 […]