Eightmile Lake
2025-06-24 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 a good trail. Highlights include Shasta fern, black twinberry, scarlet paintbrush, and tiger lilies. A plant list is available at List (wnps.org). Sign up and receive more details by sending an email to don.safety@nwi.net

Wenatchee Run Club
2025-06-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, 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
2025-06-26 08:00 - 10:00
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 walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

WRI Paint and Stroll
2025-06-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-03 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-24 13:30 - 14:30
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 the Front St Gazebo
-Simple supplies for drawing or watercolor painting
-Tips for beginners
-Time to create your own work of art!

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, x5

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Village Art in the Park

Confluence Health Adaptive Cycling
2025-06-27 15:00 - 19:00
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 us at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee on:

Saturday, May 31, 11:00 to 3:00
Friday, June 27, 3:00 to 7:00

Saturday, August 23, 11:00 to 3:00

Saturday, September 27, 11:00 to 3:00

Please see the attached flyers and distribute to anyone that might be interested in joining us. You are also welcome to post flyers and share on social media to help us get the word out. If you are interested in volunteering at any of these events, please let me know.
Please note: events will be cancelled if the Air Quality Index is > 150 per airnow.gov.

These events are made possible by the generous donors to the Confluence Health Foundation.
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WRI River Discovery Tour
2025-06-27 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:30
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 great way to build your nature skills and confidence on the river.
Limit – 10 participants – registration required
Included – Kayak or paddle board, Life vest (PFD), transportation from WRI
Difficulty level – Beginner to intermediate, recommended you have basic swimming ability.
Ages – 8 and older, an adult must accompany anyone 15 and younger.
Accessibility – Tandem kayaks are available.
Cost – Pay What You Can:
We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.
These price suggestions are based on the costs to WRI to put on this program. If you want to attend this program, we want you to be there.
$50/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to support WRI, and attending this program doesn’t put a strain on your weekly budget.
$35/person
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.
$60/person
Additional donation option to add a little extra so others can attend at a lower cost.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Joshua Schaub
jschaub@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, x5

Dirt Abides MTB Series
2025-06-28 07:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-29 07:00 - 14:00
Central knows a “Dude” when it hears one — and the Dirt Abides series is making some serious noise. This year our chapter will help sponsor and support the Dirt Abides mountain bike race series when it visits Wenatchee on May 3rd and 4th, Squilchuck State Park on June 28th and Mission Ridge on June 29th. We are excited that Dirt Abides is bringing premier cross country mountain bike racing to Central Washington in a big way.
The Central Chapter will be providing meals for every racer in exchange for a donation, so the more riders who participate, the more funds will be raised for local projects!
Riders can find all the important details at https://dirtabides.com/. Get these dates on your calendar and join in the fun.

June 28th – Sizzler, Squilchuck State Park
June 29th – Bomber, Mission Ridge

Sustainability Trivia Night
2025-06-28 19:00
Sustainable NCW invites you to our upcoming Sustainability Trivia Night on Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 PM at Watercore Cider, 19 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee. It’s free to attend, easy to join, and a great excuse to have some fun while learning something new. Even if you don’t compete and just want to watch and have fun, that’s fine, too!

Here’s how it works: each organization can bring a “team” (that can be just one person or several), and we’ll all compete for the honor of being the 2025 Sustainability Trivia Champions. Teams sign up at the door by 7:00 PM, and then the games begin—30 questions, plenty of laughs, and probably a few surprises.
Beyond bragging rights, this is a chance to learn more about sustainability, connect with others in the community, and just enjoy a relaxed night out. Watercore Cider will be serving up delicious pot pies (vegan options included), desserts, cider (hard and soft), and beer. It’s the perfect setting for good conversation and a little friendly competition.
We hope you can make it. No need to RSVP—just show up, sign in, and bring your trivia brain power. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Step Into Nature
2025-07-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-22 17:00 - 18:00
Do you want to take your family hiking or camping but feel unsure where to start, or wonder whether your family is even ready for outdoor adventures? Join friendly local experts from the Wenatchee River Institute & Wenatchee Outdoors for a low-pressure, fun-filled workshop series designed to help you explore the beauty of the Wenatchee area. Each indoor session will offer hands-on activities, games for kids, and tips for adults. Bring the whole family to one or all of the sessions on July 1st, 8th, and 15th at 5:00 pm. The fourth session on July 22nd will be an outdoor hike- location to be determined.
No registration required!

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, Ext 5

De Roux Creek Trail (North Fork Teanaway River)
2025-07-08 08:00 - 16:00
Who: Washington Native Plant Society
Leaders: Don and Ann Schaechtel
Difficulty: Moderate, 6 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain
Limit: 8
The De Roux Creek trail starts in open forest, soon passes a beautiful meadow, then follows De Roux Creek before climbing to reach an upper meadow. There is a lot to see on this trail–the plant list names over 200 species List. Highlights include elephants head, cliff penstemon, and Columbia lewisia. We will go midweek to avoid the crowds. Sign up and receive more details by sending an email to don.safety@nwi.net

WRI Wenatchee Bird Walk
2025-07-10 08:00 - 10:00
Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute by the Columbia 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. Walk will be on paved and grassy level pathways. We will travel up to 1 mile round trip at an easy-going pace with frequent stops.
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet at Walla Walla Point Park at the North parking lot near the bathrooms at 8am and plan to be finished by 10am.
This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Lake Astro Program
2025-07-12 22:30 - 23:30 | Lake Wenatchee State Park, 201 Washington St, Cashmere, WA, United States
About the Program
Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.
Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space!
This program is subject to cancellation or change based on weather conditions. Check back here or call 218 403-1345 to see if the program is cancelled or changed in anyway if weather looks inclement.
This program can be either telescope based or a constellation tour depending on wind.
Program Rules
During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. If you’re driving to the event, please try to avoid pointing headlights towards the beach while parking.
Please arrive 10 minutes early, dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary. The event is free. Day use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their vehicle for parking.
Location
This program will take place on the large South Beach at Lake Wenatchee South Park. There will be a red-illuminated sign at the event. Please arrive early to avoid shining white lights onto the beach.
Cost
While this program is free, we do accept donations. All donations will be used to expand WVAC’s programming and outreach efforts. A Discover Pass ($30) or a Daily Permit ($10) is required for parking in State Parks, be sure to display this permit on your dashboard. A credit card machine is available in the parking lot.

Get Lost Trail Race
2025-07-13 07:30 - 12:00
Get Lost Trail Race
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Location: Lost Lake Group Camp, Colville National Forest, NF-33, Oroville, WA 98844

Event Summary:
Join Okanogan Highlands Alliance for the 7th Annual Get Lost Trail Race in the beautiful Okanogan Highlands on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Races include: 3 mile, 7 mile, and 11 mile options plus a *Free* kids run! All races begin and end at the US Forest Service Group Camp at Lost Lake in the Colville National Forest outside of Tonasket, WA.
Make it a weekend! Camping is available at the Group Camp on Saturday night, July 12 for race participants. Races take place Sunday morning. Learn more and register at: www.ultrasignup.com (search for Get Lost). If you have more questions and/or want to volunteer, contact us at: getlost@okanoganhighlands.org
Direct Link to more information and to register:

Busting Gardening Myths & Solving Lawn Dilemmas
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00
WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners presents Garden Myths & Solving Lawn Dilemmas.
Event Link

Hatchery Star party
2025-07-24 22:30 - 23:30 | Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery(12790 Fish Hatchery Rd)
This is WVAC’s flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.

Have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.

No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will have a different telescope and looking at something else. The secret password is “Whatchya Looking at?” This is a place for exploration of the curious and answering any questions you have from deep cosmic questions to what type of telescope you should get.

Have a telescope and know what your doing? Great! Come on out and meet our members. This is an event for astronomers of the community. This event allows all of us to connect to one another and to our cosmos.

Every person will be greeted by a WVAC member so new-comers know where to start and how the event works. Come on out and we can all enjoy the stars together in a comfortable environment.
Bathrooms will be made available on nights that USFWS staff is available in the main building.
Program Rules

During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. White lights are allowed for emergency use.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary.

Location
We all will park at the USFWS Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Parking Lot just outside of the gate. The gate will be half closed, but please do not drive beyond the gate.
The Telescope Area is just beyond the main building, about 50 yards from the parking lot. Walk beyond the gates and follow that main roadway straight until you see our red illuminated light sign board.
How to Sign Up
No registration is required. No need to sign up, just come on out and show up. Stay as long as you would like. But please arrive on time, so we can start introductions and explain how the event works.
Cost
While the event is free, donations are gladly accepted. All donations go to Friends of the Hatchery non-profit organization where they will use the proceeds to install a Sky Quality Meter to quantify light pollution growth.
Google Map Location Hyperlinks:Parking Lot Telescope Area
