The Environmental Film and Speaker Series presents Skiing Uphill: A Story of Strength and Perseverance Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum for a book reading with local author, Pat West Turner, as she details her life as a woman with one leg. On Thursday, February 8, 7-9 PM, guests are invited to a meet and greet with the author, followed by a book presentation and a Q&A to wrap up the event. Pat West Turner was raised seven and a half […]
Location: Leavenworth Fish Hatchery Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour nature walk with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Our walks are seasonally-based and offered throughout the year! You will explore the outdoors, learn about the natural and cultural history specific to Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! You will learn about many topics including local plants and animals, geology, and the p'squosa (Wenatchi) people. Difficulty level: a ‘walk in the park’ (beginner level) Not fully ADA […]
Join Methow Trails and the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation February 10, 2024 for the sixth annual Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay. The course travels through North America's largest ski trail network and takes skiers from the tranquil banks of the Methow River to the beautiful mountain vistas at Sun Mountain Lodge. Ski the marathon as an individual or as a relay with up to five other friends or family members (details below). The relay is freestyle technique - racers […]
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute’s will meet Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee. Or via Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84520197937 Bill Burgel, coming up from Portland, will talk about Joseph T. Pardee and Glacial Lake Missoula. Pardee was a USGS Field Geologist whose expertise was in Western Montana, where he was raised. He was the first to recognize, around 1910, the features of a […]
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute 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 the weather. These […]
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 Day Dinner at Midway Lodge. The evening starts with a guided romantic scenic snowshoe walk up to the Midway Lodge. Take in the mountains as music greets you upon you and your special someone’s arrival. Enjoy a wine-tasting (included) in the Igloo before your fine-dining experience begins. Check-in will be […]
Hosted by Sustainable NCW Location: Norwood Wine Bar Join us for lively conversation around current sustainability topics and enjoy a short presentation by Robbette from Winton Mfg. about their composting facility, community composting program and growing network of business composters. For more information click here.
This event is hosted by Mission Ridge Ski Team and Mission Ridge Join us Thursday nights starting January 25th and compete with and against your friends in head-to-head GS racing! Skiers AND snowboarders welcome!! Register for just $89 per person! Sign-up and let us know if you have a team and we will group you together for the series! No team? No problem, we will make one for you! Details and registration can be found here: https://www.mrst.us/page/show/5904943-thursday-night-drags
This event is hosted by the North Central Washington Audubon Society February 17, 2024 Pateros to Bridgeport Birding Loop Meet trip leaders Richard Scranton and Mark Johnston along Lakeshore Drive behind the Sweet River Bakery in Pateros at 08:00. Day of trip phone number: 253-297-0705. Beginning at Pateros, we’ll spend several hours birding areas between there and Bridgeport in search of passerines, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Please bring liquids, lunch/snacks, and dress for the weather. Participants should be able to […]
Come together and celebrate skiing with your friends on a tour of the best trails of the Methow Valley! Choose your distance: 20 km, 30 km, 50 km or 80 km. Lunch and buses provided. The Tour of the Methow is held in honor of Lee Adams. Lee loved the outdoors and was passionate about cross country skiing in the Methow Valley. When he lost his life in a tragic accident on Mount Rainier his loved ones donated memorial funds […]
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery 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? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy […]
Get out your costume box. This race is all about the costume, and a dose of good luck out on the course. Human-dog teams compete in short heats to go for the glory of the coveted Golden Poodle award. Humans must ski. Dogs must run. Dogs must be on a leash. Both must be in costume. It's that simple. Retractable leashes are not allowed! Please pre-register for this event. Location: Spring Creek Ranch loop (by the Ice Rink). Please park above […]