Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Planetarium Night Sky Viewing - Thursday March, 7th from 5:30-8:00pm Start the night in our dome-shaped planetarium for a trip through the solar system. We'll finish with a stargazing walk if we have clear skies. For more information click here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2024/03/07/planetarium-night-sky-viewing-/472737
Rails & Ales is a legendary winter festival drawing thousands to the heart of downtown Wenatchee. This epic spectacle of skiing, snowboarding, and music is fun for the whole family. Rails & Ales features some of the best skiers and snowboarders from across the country throwing down tricks and jumps to compete for a place on the podium. Get ready to dive into the excitement! Before the competition takes center stage, gather at Centennial Park for a thrilling lineup of […]
Easy 3 mi snowshoe to the lower junction to explore the newly designated Stemilt Basin Non-Motorized Snopark. Participants looking for a longer trek with more elevation (6mi round trip with 1200ft gain) may elect to self-guide to Upper Wheeler Resevoir. This outing will be to familiarize users with this amazing addition to Wenatchee's non motorized winter use area; offering beginner to advanced winter hobbyists a large area to play in the snow. ***Parking at this time is limited; please carpool […]
Location: Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for […]
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute Class Tuition: $10 In part two of a four-part series of talks on bird biology, naturalist David Lukas will introduce us to the marvelous world of bird colors and patterns. Do you know how many types of colors there are on birds, and how these colors are produced? Did you know that humans and birds see colors in different ways and that birds use colors and patterns in a wide range of […]
Do you have items that need fixing? Join Waste Loop for our first Repair Cafe in Wenatchee! Location: Pinnacles Prep Charter School 504 South Chelan Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Repair Cafes are a community space which brings together skilled volunteer fixers and items that need repair, including textiles, small electronics and appliances, bicycles, and more. These events foster community, reduce waste, and build up the circular economy in NCW. If you want to learn more about our Repair Cafe initiative […]
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Science on Tap with Chris Sheridan - Thursday, March 14th from 7:00-8:00pm. Join WRI at Ground Control Taproom in Wenatchee for a night of free, approachable scientific learning! For more information click the link below: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2024/03/14/science-on-tap-with-chris-sheridan/466986
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center in a screening of the award-nominated documentary "The Biggest Little Farm," and watch as a small family farm operation perseveres through environmental challenges in the 21st century. "The Biggest Little Farm" chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. […]
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Event: Alpine Rising - Monday, March 18th from 7:00-8:00pm. Mountaineers Books author Bernadette McDonald will join us in the Red Barn for a presentation on her book "Alpine Rising." She covers the rarely told stories of the often-overlooked local climbers and sherpas summiting the world's tallest peaks. For more information click here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2024/03/18/red-barn-event-alpine-rising/467277
Location: Walla Walla Point Park 1351 Walla Walla Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801 Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area in Wenatchee! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is approximately 2 miles, […]
Join WenOut team member Thom Schroeder on a family friendly hike of the lower Jacobson Trail. Park at the W.R.A.C. (against the fence side) walk to the trailhead with the kiosk to meet up. Look for wildflowers blooming including Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Lupine, Sagebrush Buttercup, Blue Bells, Yellow Bells and more! Hike around the lower loop of the Jacobson Preserve trail. This is a FREE event. RSVP's are appreciated, please scroll below to RSVP.
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/EL4O53nu-uM?feature=share This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute and Waste Loop This is a hybrid event from the Red Barn at WRI in Leavenworth and the youtube channel above This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. As a part of their commitment to the community, Waste Loop is excited to announce the […]