Events

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Instructor: John Rohrer and Scott Fitkin Class Tuition: $110 At first glance, our snake friends get a bad rap, yet they become fascinating, even personable, once you learn about their special niche within our local ecosystem. These cold-blooded creatures need hiding spaces to take refuge from the hot and cold, while also needing places to bask in sunlight to warm their bodies, and the Methow Valley is a premier classroom for finding them in […]

Rise and Climb! Hosted by Arlberg Sports Haus Event by Larry Peterson and Leavenworth Cycling Location: Arlberg Sports Haus in Leavenworth This is a free event If you missed last Sundays Climb....which many of you did.... heres another chance. Derby! likely a Derby out and back so as to avoid the snow, mud, water going down into Eagle Creek. Join me!! It'll be fun I said! For more information click here.

Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Come birding with us! Join Wenatchee River Institute for the 19th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest! This year, we will be following a hybrid model, offering both virtual workshops and small, in-person field trips, so there is an event for everyone. Listed on our schedule, you will find many field trips, bird walks, hikes, art workshops, educational workshops, and more throughout the whole weekend. Field trips occur all around the Wenatchee […]

Hosted by Lake Chelan Trails Alliance Upper Gorge Trails (at Lake Chelan) Opening Self Supported-Run/Walk You are invited to discover Lake Chelan Valley's newest trail just a short five minute drive from Downtown Chelan. Run or walk Eagle and Cutthroat Loops or Eagle and Cutthroat and Coyote Loops. Be one of the first on the trail and help spread the word about this new local gem! Put on your best trail shoes, grab your phone and post your pics on […]

Expedition Reclamation-Its here in Nature We Belong Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Step behind the scenes with filmmakers and characters from Expedition Reclamation, a short documentary highlighting 12 Washington-based Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color exploring their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation. Six of the characters are from the Wenatchee Valley! In this live, virtual event you'll get a peek into the filmmaking process, view the trailer, hear dynamic panel discussions, and dig into what it […]

The Photographer's Cookbook Instructor: Juan G. Aguilera Class Tuition: $15 You finally got that fancy digital camera you've wanted for so long, and now you're ready to capture wonderful places, colorful cultures, and breathtaking scenery. To make the processes of shooting and curating your photos simple, Seattle-area photographer Juan Aguilera will show you how to approach the work as though you were using recipes from a cookbook. Looking at photography as a process of gathering ingredients, Juan will help you […]

Event by Micah Baker Hey y'all! I'll be teaching yoga in the park this summer on Sundays! Donations accepted but not required. Bring your mat and water. Meet at Walla Walla Point Park by the racquetball and tennis courts. For more information click here.

Join us and our partner/film sponsor North Central Washington Audubon Society in viewing the documentary Anthropocene: The Human Epoch and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Sessions on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 PM. A Working Group of international scientists is deciding whether to declare a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – a planet shaped more by mankind than nature. Its members tell the story of the Anthropocene and argue whether it’s a tragedy, a comedy, or something more surreal. With […]

Last summer, Chelan County conducted a study to document river use in the Leavenworth area. This report also included the results of a community survey about local river recreation use. In order to address some of the issues identified in the community survey, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce has developed a Recreation Ambassador program which will be implemented in summer 2021. This presentation will share the results of the 2020 river recreation study and the details of the proposed 2021 […]

Trail Building is a science– it takes education, skill, and technique to make great trails. Here at Evergreen, we've been studying trail building for years, and it's part of our mission to share our expertise with you. Evergreen’s Trail School program gives you the opportunity and skills to become a backbone in your community, and learn what it takes to make your favorite trails a reality. From design and construction, to essential maintenance and dirt-shaping, Evergreen’s pro builders teach you […]

National Trails 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.

Red Devil Trail Runs Red Devil 50K, 25K and 10K June 5, 2021 Sandcreek Trailhead, Wenatchee National Forest, Cashmere, WA We are excited to be back on these great Wenatchee National Forest trails south of Cashmere! The 50K, 25K and 10K runs held on single-track trails and old logging roads have earned a reputation as some of the most challenging in the Pacific Northwest! Start times 50K — 6:30 a.m. 25K — 7:30 a.m. 10K — 8 a.m.   50K The Red Devil […]