Wenatchee Outdoors

DIY Body Scrub Workshop
2023-03-21 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | WA
This event is hosted by Waste Loop

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

5:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Bushel and Bee Taproom: 900 Front St, Leavenworth, WA
Join our friends from the Bubblery to learn about and create your very own body scrub! This zero waste all-natural scrub is good for you and for the planet!

You may not know that you have all the items you would ever need to make an effective and luxurious sugar and/or salt scrub, right at home! We hope to supply you with info about plants, herbs, oils, sugar, and salt and why they are important for your body and mind. Also, possibly what you need to avoid and why. There is so much to learn about one product! Please join us for a fun hands-on workshop!
Cost: $10, covers the tools, scents, sugar, salt, herbs, flowers, and all the other great things needed. Please bring your own container, no larger than 16 ounces or take home one of our cobalt blue containers.
Keep in mind that Bushel & Bee Tap Room is a 21+ establishment so all that register must be at least 21 years old.
Register HERE to reserve your spot today! email us at contact@wasteloop.org with any questions

Green Drinks
2023-03-16 18:00 - 20:00
Green Drinks – Gather around Sustainability in the Community
This event is hosted by Waste Loop and Sustainable NCW

Thursday, March 16, 2023

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Plant Ally

Green Drinks is an informal gathering of community members that are interested in the topics of environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Each event, a local person, organization or initiative is featured and a short presentation kicks off the evening’s discussion followed by networking and merriment.
This month, Sean Eriksen from Shelter and Seed will be featured, talking about permaculture design and sharing resources for land/ garden planning this time of year. The host, Brittany Thurlow from The Plant Ally will also share some of her seed wisdom.
Tea and snacks are available to purchase at The Plant Ally.
We are excited to be partnering with Sustainable NCW to bring Green Drinks back to the Valley as a recurring monthly event (around the third Thursday). Stay tuned for details about upcoming Green Drinks events.
For more information click here.

Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation
2023-03-15 19:00 - 20:00
Red Barn Event: Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation
Wednesday, March 15th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom
Join WRI in welcoming the chair and board members of local nonprofit, Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation (IRRF). IRRF was established in 2021 to preserve history, culture, traditions and language through education and advocacy. Come learn about the importance of their work! This is a hybrid event.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/15/red-barn-event-indigenous-roots-reparation-foundation/422055

An Introduction to Lichens
2023-03-14 18:00 - 19:30
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Back by popular demand, in this hands-on workshop you will create your own lichen ID chart using local specimens. You will also discover that there are lichens all around you. Late winter is a great time to see them too, as wind and snow have knocked them out of trees and there are fewer leaves to hide them in trees and shrubs. You may even find that a single branch has five or more species. With your chart you will get better acquainted with lichens and you will learn what to look for when using lichen identification guides.

Your presenter is Don Schaechtel, a Leavenworth resident and past president of the Washington Native Plant Society.

Space is limited, so sign up fast! Class size: 20

Cost is Pay What You Can. Choose a price that is reasonable for you. WRI offers this in recognition that not everyone can afford to pay for classes. We hope that people who can, will pay to help those you cannot.

For more information and to register click here.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Wells House
2023-03-13 08:00 - 17:00
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
Join The Wells House for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Historic Wells House on April 8th!
This will take place on the Wells House lawn and begin at 11:00 AM sharp
Checkin begins at 10:45.
Tickets will go on sale March 27th, will be $5.00 and we ask that you BRING YOUR OWN BASKET.
For more information click here.

Nature Photography Workshop
2023-03-12 09:00 - 12:00
Nature Photography Workshop
Sunday, March 12th from 9am-12pm at WRI
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of making natu2e photographs and will provide you with the skills to make amazing images of what you love. This workshop is geared toward novice photographers, but all are welcome to attend to improve their photographic skill set. The course consists of instruction and guided practice on the grounds of the WRI.
More info and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/12/nature-photography-workshop/421622

Rails and Ales
2023-03-10 17:00 - 19:30
Numerica presents Rails and Ales
Event by Badger Mountain Brewing and Visit Wenatchee Valley

A legendary winter event is right around the corner – Rails & Ales. We will once again close down Orondo Street and bring tons of snow from Mission Ridge to create an epic night of skiing and snowboarding in downtown Wenatchee presented by Numerica Credit Union.

This free family friendly event features live music, food trucks, beer gardens (for anyone over 21) and some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the region. Watch them throwdown in this ski and snowboard rail jam contest.

Thank you to our sponsors: Mission Ridge, Badger Mountain Brewing, Wenatchee Valley Brewing, Subaru of America, Goodfellow Brothers, KW3, Lifeline Ambulance Inc., Midtown Ventures, and Tan Republic.

For more information click here.

Free Community Seed Swap
2023-03-09 17:00 - 18:30
Free Community Seed Swap
Thursday, March 9th from 5-6:30pm in WRI’s Red Barn
It’s time to start planning garden and planting seeds indoors! Join us to swap seeds (or just grab seeds)! All are welcome.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/09/free-community-seed-swap/419848

Beginner Bird Walks
2023-03-08 08:00 - 09:30
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Second Wednesday of every month from 8-9:30am (1/11, 2/8, 3/8)
Join knowledgeable WRI staff on this beginner bird walk around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. No registration is required.
For more information click here.

Project Pivot
2023-03-03 19:00 - 21:00
At Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
Locally produced documentary by Charley Voorhis of Voortex Productions.
A skateboarder, a mountain biker and a rock climber are dropped into each other’s sport to discover what drives them, what scares them, and what they all have in common. Learn more at projectpivotfilm.com.
Run Time: 1hr 40min
For more information or to purchase your ticket, click here.

Human-Black Bear Interactions & What to Do
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00
Red Barn Event: Human-Black Bear Interactions & What to Do
Wednesday, March 1st from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom
Join wildlife biologists to hear more about Human-Black Bear conflicts in small towns, including here in Leavenworth, and what you can do to mitigate these conflicts. We will start the evening with a short presentation from Rich Beausoleil, statewide Bear & Cougar Specialist with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and end the evening with questions for a panel of experts. This is a HYBRID event!
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/01/red-barn-event-human-black-bear-interactions-what-to-do-/421958

Exploring the Winter World
2023-03-01 17:30 - 19:00
Hosted by North Cascades Institute
This is a virtual event.
Class Tuition: $10
To register for this event click here.
What makes winters so enjoyable? When outside amidst a heavy rain or snow, we naturally begin to wonder: What’s playing on our senses? Who else is out here? What might they be up to, and which behaviors are unique to winter?
Increase your appreciation and excitement for the winter season by learning a bit more about the adaptations of various birds, animals and plants adapted to thrive in the North Cascade mountains. This virtual class will provide the tools for you to hone your field observation skills and provide insight, stories and clues for fostering a deeper connection to our winter world.
You may know her from her popular virtual geology program, or from her North Cascadian trivia program, or perhaps you bumped into her while she was frolicking in the hills, singing with the birds, and collecting wonderful stones—she’s Gina Roberti! Gina returns to the Institute’s virtual venue for this invernal delight.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2023-02-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-13 10:00 - 11:00
Yoga Basics with Dianne
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 am at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for the month of February.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week. One day, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $85 for members and $110 for non-members.
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited.
To register click here.

Hands on Science
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
Hosted by the Rocky Reach Discovery Center, Chelan PUD
Explore the world of energy — mechanical, kinetic, electrical, and light — at the Family Fun Energy Extravaganza every Saturday in January and February at 10am and 2pm, in the STEM Center at the Rocky Reach Discovery Center. Attendance is first come, first served. The Energy Extravaganza is a free, 1-hour journey designed for grandparents, parents, and kids to learn, laugh, and experience together. Afterward, the fun continues with some take home experiments and activities. Be sure to stop by the Discovery Center for four floors of fun exhibits and games. Admission is free.

For more information click here.

Backyard Fruit Tree Workshop
2023-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
Hosted by Cascadia Conservation District
Location: WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
1100 N Western Ave Wenatchee, WA
Workshop will cover management and scouting techniques on a variety of fruit trees during the workshop. Equipment will be provided.
Question and Answer to follow.
RSVP appreciated: (509) 436-1601 info@cascadiacd.org

Twilight Snowshoe Trek
2023-02-24 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-02-17 16:30 - 19:00
This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Mission Ridge Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. The pace of each trek is fitted to the group’s interests and abilities. Great for first-time snowshoers and those looking for a unique, non-skiing, on-snow experience. Twilight Snowshoe Treks are approximately 1.5 miles in length, with an elevation gain of roughly 550 feet, and take approximately 2 hrs.
Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp.
Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters, and facemask.
Groups will meet at 4:30 PM in front of the Hampton Lodge Rental/Retail Shop and will depart promptly at 5:00 PM.
Price
$10 to register, $30 to rent snowshoes.
How To Purchase
Tours are available by reservation every Friday and Saturday evening from January 6th to February 25th.

Snowshoe Stroll At WRI
2023-02-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-19 10:00 - 12:00
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Thursdays (and select Sundays) in January & February @ 10am-12pm
Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the land turns white and the temperatures drop. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Snowshoes are provided and all experience levels are welcome.
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Western Monarchs: Migration, Adaptation and Resilience
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:30
Red Barn event at Wenatchee River Institute/Zoom hybrid: Western Monarchs: Migration, Adaptation and Resilience by David G James February 22, 2023. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., start at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.wnps.org/wv-events/calendar/1782
This presentation by Dr. David G. James will provide the results of recent research on the migration biology of monarchs in the Pacific Northwest, as well as insights into the ability of monarchs to adapt to a warming climate. Despite reports to the contrary, the monarch does not face irretrievable doom and gloom. Instead, it is a shining example of how an insect can alter its biology to better suit a changing environment. Threats do exist to monarch survival (pesticides, host plant loss, parasites) however, none are overwhelming. A holistic view of monarch biology and ecology better describes the ability of this species to persist and show resilience.

Capturing Memories in Watercolor & Ink
2023-02-19 11:00 - 13:30
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $50
To register for this event click here.
Join adventure artist Claire Giordano for a joy-filled online workshop exploring watercolor, ink, and pencil techniques to create beautiful pages of visual notes. Claire is a watercolorist par excellence, educator, community scientist, and adventurer. Her work captures the drama, serenity, and chromatic wonder of the natural world.
She first started making her distinctive “memory pages”–a combination of nature journaling, mini paintings, color swatches, and candid notes–over five years ago. They quickly became her favorite painting practice and now she wants to share it with you!
Whether you are on the trail or at home enjoying photos of a recent adventure, Claire will share her approach to creating quick sketches, page layout, and experimenting with color to quickly record what we experience, see, and feel while exploring nature.
By painting along with Claire during this participatory workshop, you’ll learn the techniques to create a simple yet captivating visual record of your outdoor adventures, dripping with color.
Claire Giordano is an environmental artist, writer, and educator creatively exploring the interwoven patterns of people, place, and climate change. In her interdisciplinary work Claire strives to create visual and virtual spaces that foster connections between individuals and our warming world and inspire curiosity and empathy for our environment.
This class is for all levels of painters or sketchers. Claire is excited to share the fun and creative process with you! Please note that everyone who signs up for Claire’s class will be subscribed to Claire’s monthly art newsletter where you can follow along on her painting adventures and learn about her future art classes

Snowshoe Strolls at the Hatchery
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00
Fridays @ 1-3pm and Saturdays @ 10am-12pm and 1-3pm in January and February
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided.
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Birds of Play with the Corban Welter Band
2023-02-17 19:30 - 21:00
This event is hosted by the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
“The gentle mandolin picking and the cooing acoustic guitar lines fall together in a gorgeous cascade, like a serene creek babbling in the woods. Over top, Paul’s smooth and steady voice carries a sense of sincerity that’s a true rarity. ” – Joe Vitagliano American Songwriter
Join us at Snowy Owl Theater for the magical combination of Alex Paul, Eric Shedd, Anneke Dean, and Jack Tolan who make up the Birds of Play. Their bluegrassy sonorous sounds are a balm in these crazy winter days and you won’t want to miss this performance. Featuring a special guest appearance from The Corban Welter Band, Corban was described as a ‘songbird’ of folk and bluegrass roots. He is also one of our newest local artists, having moved to Leavenworth during the pandemic!
For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History
2023-02-15 18:00 - 19:30
This event is hosted by North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $10
To register for this event click here.
Join award winning author and photographer Paul Bannick on an intimate visual exploration of the life history of the Snowy Owl, based upon his 2020 book, Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History.
Through dozens of never-before-published images of the “Arctic Owl”, Paul will help us understand how they survive, breed and live alongside other wildlife on the Arctic tundra and in wintering areas further south. He will also look at how they compare to other North American Owls and what we can do to help them thrive.
Paul’s startling photographs illustrate behaviors, such as courtship displays, that are heretofore only available as illustrations elsewhere. These images are complemented by decades of first-hand experience with these birds during all seasons of the year and reflect the latest science.

The Wenatchee Pinnacles: Wenatchee's Own Volcanic Rocks
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:30
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 PM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center; and via Zoom. Dr. Ralph Dawes, Earth Sciences professor at Wenatchee Valley College, will talk about the latest insights on volcanics in the Wenatchee area: The Wenatchee Pinnacles: Wenatchee’s Own Volcanic Rocks.
The Wenatchee Pinnacles are volcanic rock protrusions on the hillsides west of Wenatchee, including: Saddle Rock, Castle Rock, Old Butte, the Wenatchee Dome, and Rooster Comb. Over a century of controversy continues over their rock types, ages, origins, their role in the gold deposits in the Wenatchee Gold Belt mining district and tectonic history of the area.
You can attend in-person at the Museum. If so, please wear a mask to protect yourself and others. OR, you can participate via a Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84520197937 Please sign in at 7:00 PM, February 14!
This program is free and open to the public.

Valentine's Dinner at Mission Ridge
2023-02-11 17:30 - 20:00
Hosted by Mission Ridge
Are you looking for a change of pace this Valentine’s Day? Well then, Mission Ridge has the answer for you. Join us for our annual Valentine’s Dinner at Midway Lodge.
The evening kicks off with a guided romantic scenic snowshoe walk up to the Midway Lodge. Take in the mountains as music greets you upon arrival. Enjoy a wine-tasting (included) in the Igloo before your fine-dining experience begins. Check-in will be at Hampton Lodge from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Reservations include two drinks. *20% gratuity will be added to the purchase price.
Book now online and save 20%. But, don’t wait as we can only accept 40 reservations per night. To book online for 2/11 click here. To book online for 2/14 click here.
