Events

Every April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, we join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park. Celebrate National Park Week 2022 with us April 16 to 24! Parks across the country will host a variety of special programs, events, and digital experiences. Entrance fees are waived on April 16 to kick […]

Sat. Apr. 16 Chelan Earth Day Fair. Inquire about volunteering by emailing contactus@chelanearthdayfair.org Don’t miss this fun family friendly event! Saturday, April 16th, 2022 In-person fair this year! What we’ve had at previous fairs Garden Center Book Sale Children’s activities DIY exhibitors Music, and entertainment Food Educational displays/activities Electric vehicles Bike Rodeo & bike trip info Solar oven baked cookies! Emergency Preparedness Forest Service/Fire ecology, Columbia Breaks Fire Interp. Ctr. WSU Co-op extension Chelan & Manson Fire district & EMS […]

Cascades Track and Sign Evaluation with David Moskowitz Saturday and Sunday, April 16th & 17th 9am-4pm @ WRI Spend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This class is a wildlife track and sign evaluation through CyberTracker North America. CyberTracker classes provide an opportunity for quality, focused learning from some of the best trackers in the country. For more detail and registration, visit: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/04/17/cascades-track-and-sign-evaluation-with-david-moskowitz/358966.

River Clean-Up by Foot Saturday, April 16th 10am-12pm @ WRI (Wenatchee River Institute) Join us this spring to clean up along the Wenatchee River! April is a great time of year for this work since we’ll be able to remove any garbage that has accumulated over the winter before the snow melts and the river rises to levels that will wash things downstream. No registration is required, just meet at WRI’s parking lot at 10am and you may leave whenever […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Join us in the MakerSpace during the month of April for Science on Saturdays. Saturday, April 16 is Seed Paper. Have you ever wondered how to make your own paper? What about paper you can later plant to grow into flowers? Join us to learn how to make your own seed paper using recycled items and nature! You can make this paper decorative by using spices for color, lavender for the […]

Please join us for a fun day of cleaning up trash along the Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers. We will be floating 3 miles via raft and stopping along the way to pick up litter from the banks. April is a great time of year for this work since we’ll be able to remove any garbage that has accumulated over the winter before the snow melts and the river rises to levels that will wash things downstream. Due to the logistics […]

Chelan Douglas Land Trust Presents- Early Morning Birding Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data?  Community Science Projects are collaborations between scientists and volunteers that expand opportunities for scientific data collection and help answer real-world questions. Learn more about becoming a CDLT citizen scientist volunteer by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org or call 509-667-9708. Please note contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather […]

Spring Saunter Thursdays and Fridays in April & May from 10am-12pm (April 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, May 5&6, 12) Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a spring nature walk as the flower buds start to show and wildlife shake off the cold of winter. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth and the surrounding land with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Registration is required beforehand. Visit the website for more information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Where: C.D.L.T. Jacobsen Preserve When: Thursday April 21st (Earth Day Eve) Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm -come at anytime Parking: Along skyline drive and Number 2 Canyon Road Description: English and Spanish speakers welcome Families Welcome Story Walk Wildflowers of the Foothills W.N.P.S. Scavenger Hunt (1/2 mile loop trail) Play I-Spy Find animals hiding in the sagebrush      

Washington State Parks has designated the free days in 2022 when visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). April 22nd is Earth Day.  For more information click here.

Spring Saunter Thursdays and Fridays in April & May from 10am-12pm (April 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, May 5&6, 12) Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a spring nature walk as the flower buds start to show and wildlife shake off the cold of winter. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth and the surrounding land with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Registration is required beforehand. Visit the website for more information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Join C.W.E.M.B.A. and the Chelan Douglas Land Trust for SageFest Saturday, April 23rd, from 9 am - 1 pm, and help us get the trails on the right track to start the biking season! We will have tacos, brats, and beverages to finish off to reward your volunteerism. Meet at the Horse Lake Trailhead at 9 am with gloves, boots, water, and whatever else you need until 1 pm. This event is a family-friendly work party. For more information click […]