Wenatchee Outdoors

Jacobson Preserve-Trail Maintenance with E.M.B.A.
2020-03-26 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | WA
Jacobson Preserve – trail maintenance with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Work Party Lead: Al Murphy
Meetup Location: Jacobson Preserve
What to expect
No experience necessary
All tools will be provided
Expect to be physically active and to work at your own pace
Uneven terrain of all types
What to Wear
Clothing for all weather conditions
Sturdy Footwear, boots recommended
Long pants
Work gloves if you have them
Long-sleeved shirt recommended
Eye protection recommended (glasses, sunglasses or safety glasses)
What to Bring
A backpack to carry your personal gear
A jacket or coat in case of cold weather
Snacks/Lunch
Water
For more information click here.

eBirding at Mnt. Home Preserve
2020-03-26 07:30 - 11:00
Date-Thu, 03/26/2020

Time-7:30am-11:00am

Location
Mountain Home Preserve

Mountain Home Preserve eBird Monitoring Project
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.
Dates: March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 30, August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19
Meeting at 7:30 am at the Safeway store in Leavenworth, or Susan will pick up carpoolers in Wenatchee at 7 am at the Penny Road Park and Ride. We walk a 2.2-mile route, stopping at 5 points to conduct 10-minute counts.
Please note: contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather conditions can result in canceling the route.

Chehalis River at a Crossroads with W.R.I.
2020-03-25 19:00 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn event, Chehalis River at a crossroads
The Chehalis River is at a crossroads – will a proposed flood control dam bring the river’s Chinook Salmon to extinction? On Wed. Mar. 25, 7-8:30PM in the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, Lee First of Twin Harbors Waterkeeper, will present on the lesser-known Chehalis River located in southwest WA.
The Chehalis River is the homeland of the Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis, who have lived with the river and its flooding for thousands of years, it is also the largest watershed located entirely within the state of Washington. And while the Chehalis produces more salmon than any other river in WA, its salmon resources are now less than 80% of what they once were.
Although the era of dam building is behind us, flooding increased by climate change, aggressive logging, and construction, now threatens businesses, farms and communities. Because the Chehalis River is flood-prone, the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District and Lewis County commissioners aspire to dam the river’s headwaters. Yet should a dam be constructed, the Spring and Fall Chinook that spawn upstream of the proposed site will suffer severe blows to their numbers.
A lifelong canoeist, in May of 2019 First paddled the length of the Chehalis River, from its headwaters to the ocean. He will tell the story of the river’s amazing resources, the threats posed by a dam, development and forestry, as well as describe how restorative alternatives should be given full consideration before dam building is planned.
A member of the International Waterkeeper Alliance, Twin Harbors Waterkeeper’s mission is to protect water quality in the Chehalis River, Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay Watersheds so that its local waterways remain swimmable, fishable and drinkable for future generations. For the past 13 years, First has also worked as, and alongside, the North Sound Baykeeper and the Spokane Riverkeeper.
Doors open at 6:30pm for community social with local beer and wine available for purchase. While this is a free event, donations are gratefully accepted to benefit WRI youth and adult programs. For more information, contact Rebecca Ryan at (509)548-0181 x2 or rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/25/red-barn-event-the-chehalis-at-a-crossroads/283465

Envir. Film & Speaker Series: Canoeing the Vanishing Arctic
2020-03-24 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for “Canoeing the Vanishing Arctic: Down the Hood River to the Arctic Sound”, a part of the Environmental Film & Speaker Series, exploring topics important to our community. This film is presented at the Museum in the Performance Hall. This event features a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
This presentation by Andy Dappen will cover a canoe trip that local Wenatchee residents embarked on in order to explore the rapidly-changing Arctic.
For more information click here.

Winter Twig Identification
2020-03-20 09:00 - 13:00
Winter Shrub and Twig Identification classes with Jennifer Hadersberger and Wenatchee River Institute
If you have ever wondered how to identify trees and shrubs during the winter, join Wenatchee River Institute and local botanist Jennifer Hadersberger to explore Barn Beach Reserve and Blackbird Island learning about plant identification along the way.
Fri., Mar. 13, 9-11am, learn to tell plant species apart from one another without the presence of leaves. “[Trees and shrubs] are living through the winter because of seasonal adaptations. They look dead, but they are alive,” explains Hadersberger.
During this class, you will also discover species distribution, which tells a big part of the landscape’s story. If you are visiting an area for the first time during the winter months, you will then be able to understand more about the local flora.
Hadersberger is a Professional Wetland Scientist with and MS in Botany from Oregon State University, and has over 20 years’ experience in natural resources management. Since 2000, she has been teaching botany and biology classes for various community colleges and through Portland State University’s Environmental Professional Program.
Please register soon as class size is limited to 15. Cost is $30 for WRI-members and $35 for non-members. Coffee and tea are provided, please bring a snack and dress for colder temperatures. Bringing a notepad and pencil is encouraged.
On Fri., Mar. 20, 9am-1pm, Hadersberger will be offering a Winter Twig Identification professional development class for those in the field of wetland delineation. “Because a lot of work doesn’t stop in the winter and site plans are busily being developed,” said Hadersberger.
If you have any questions about either of the two classes, contact Rachel Bishop, WRI community education lead, (509)548-1818 x5, or rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link Winter Shrub Identification: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/13/winter-shrub-identification/274426
Event Link Winter Twig Identification professional development class: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/20/winter-twig-identification-professional-development-class/274431

Up Close & Personal with Bears & Cougars
2020-03-18 19:00 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn event, Up Close and Personal with Bears and Cougars
Over the past twenty years, long-term focused research in WA State has resulted in a more complete understanding of the complex world of the area’s carnivore ecology and management. On Wed. Mar. 18, 7-8:30PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) Red Barn, Rich Beausoleil, Bear & Cougar Specialist and Karelian Bear Dog Program lead for the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, will share research specifics.
During the presentation, Beausoleil will talk about how bears and cougars live, interact with each other, and orient themselves on the landscape. He will discuss carnivore-human interactions and offer needed perspective into what frequently appears to be sea of conflicting interpretations.
“These animals are often feared and misunderstood. It is my hope to provide scientific facts during the presentation so those attending can understand and appreciate Washington’s apex carnivores,” said Beausoleil, who has worked with WA carnivores for more than 22 years.
During 2019 in Leavenworth, there were significant wildlife-human interactions. Beausoleil wants to stress, “These interactions were entirely preventable, but it takes a community-wide commitment to address the root cause of the problem.” This Red Barn event will provide participants with the necessary education and preventative solutions that work to address these causes –and they may not be what you would expect!
Doors open at 6:30pm for community social with local beer and wine available for purchase. The event is free with donations are gratefully accepted to benefit WRI youth and adult programs. For more information, contact Rebecca Ryan at (509)548-0181 x2 or rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/18/red-barn-event-up-close-and-personal-with-bears-and-cougars/274355

White River Snowshoe Tour
2020-03-14 09:00 - 16:00
Date: Sat, 03/14/2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: White River (various locations)
Sign up online here.
Join Team Naturaleza’s Elisa Lopez and CDLT’s Susan Ballinger for a naturalist’s snowshoe tour of the White River.
This trip will explore this special area’s importance to forests, birds, mammals and salmon. Stops on the tour will also highlight the American Indian and historical use of the land and current conservation projects. We’ll have a chance to warm up at Tall Timber Ranch Lodge halfway through the day.
Snowshoers should be able to walk for 4 hours on snowshoes in winter weather over difficult terrain. Please bring snowshoes and poles, layers, safety gear, hat, gloves, sunglasses, snacks and water. Some loaner snowshoes may be available. Binoculars and field guides would be very helpful. No dogs, please.
Participants should bring their own sack lunch. We will warm up in Tall Timber Ranch’s lodge for lunch, where hot drinks will be available.
Trip is limited to 10 and is free for Land Trust members. We are reserving and additional 10 slots for Team Naturaleza. Call 509-667-9708 or email hillary@cdlandtrust.org if you have questions.

Arlberg Sports Squirrel Cup Invitational
2020-03-14 - 2020-03-15
Dates: March 14th & 15th, 2020
Events:
GS (Men/Women) Saturday, 3/14/2020
Super G – Age Appropriate for U8 – U14 (Men/Women) Sunday, 3/15/2020
Race Run – Skookum. Race is accessed by Chair 1 and 3 or Chair 4.
Ages: U8, U10, U12, U14
Registration: 7:30 am to 8:30 am each morning prior to the race. Upper level of the Hampton Lodge.
Bibs: Issued in team packets to a coach/parent. Bibs issued on Saturday will be turned in at the end of the day and will be reissued Sunday morning. All racers receive 2 runs each day, regardless of their first run results. Racers who DSQ or DNF the first run will not be included in the overall results for the day.
Race Registration: Enter online at https://mrst.us/squirrel-cup-registration/
Entry Deadline: Friday, March 6th, 12:00 pm (Noon) (Entries Received). $25.00 late fee for entries received after that date. Late entries will run at the end of the field. NO phone, FAX, or e-mail entries accepted. NO Day of Race Entries accepted.
Cost: $45.00 for 1 day, or $65.00 for 2 days. Entries received without payment will be considered late entries.
Lifts: $47.00 + tax for competitors 10 & older; 9 and under $10 + tax, purchase at the Mission Ridge Ticket Office. All competitors must purchase a Racer Ticket from Mission Ridge on the day of the event. Online ticket purchases or
any other discounted tickets will not be valid for competitors. Checks, cash or credit card accepted. No other discounts apply.
Bib Deposit: $50 charge for lost or damaged bibs.
Waiver: All athletes must complete the MRSSA Competition waiver. http://bit.ly/MRST-Race
Coaches Meeting: Saturday 8:15 am in the upper level of the Hampton Lodge, near fireplace. Sunday 8:15 am in the upper level of the Hampton Lodge, near fireplace.
Lift for Competitors: TBD based on field size.
Course Inspection:
Saturday (3/14): Course Inspection 9:15 am – 10:00 am.
Course closed at 10:00 am.
1st Forerunner at 10:05 am.
Sunday (3/15): Course Inspection 9:15 am -10:00 am.
Course closed at 10:00 am.
Training run followed by race run.
Awards: Presented 45 minutes after each day’s race, at the base area podium near the lodge.
Lodging: The Red Lion Hotel – A block of rooms has been arranged for $124.00 + taxes (for 2 people) per night with breakfast included. Ask for the Mission Ridge – Squirrel Cup Invite room block and the dates of the race to receive the special rate. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel direct at 509-663-0711 or click here for the booking link.
Mission Ridge RV Parking Policy: Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort has an RV Parking Policy that can be found here: https://www.missionridge.com/rv-parking-policy-2016-17.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE HILL.
Please make parents and spectators aware that access to the finish arena requires the use of a lift or a 20 minute walk via the summer road behind the lodge. Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort does not allow foot traffic on its ski runs or lifts nor do they provide any form of transportation to the race arena. A Chair #1 only ticket may be purchase for $30.
Questions: Contact Cheri Peterson at RaceAdmin@mrst.us or Lindsay Davisson at ysl@mrst.us. No phone calls please.

Winter Shrub Identification Class
2020-03-13 09:00 - 11:00

Forest Health-What's Eating the Trees?
2020-03-12 18:30 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn event, Forest Health – what’s eating the trees
What does the term forest health really mean? Are insect damage and tree death part of a healthy forest? Find answers to these questions and learn about the amazing ways insects and fungi interact with host trees, as well as forest tree responses and adaptations, in Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) Red Barn, 347 Division St., on Thu. Mar. 12, 7-8:30PM.
Connie Mehmel, USDA Forest Service Entomologist and Silviculturist (foresters specially trained to care for and cultivate forest trees) will talk about how wildfires and insects can benefit forests and that overstocking and changes in species composition are primary factors contributing to poor forest health in eastern WA. During the presentation, Mehmel will also explain why increased thinning and managed fire are the most useful tools for improving overall forest health.
“Large portions of our eastern Washington forests are currently considered in an unhealthy state. An analysis by the Nature Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service identified 2.7 million acres of forest in Central and Eastern Washington that require either natural disturbance or active management to change forest structures to make them more resilient to damaging insects, pathogens and wildfire,” said Mehmel.
A simple love of forests and wildlands sparked Mehmel’s interest in natural resources, and she enthusiastically pursued her career from there. “The most interesting project I worked on was using pheromones to affect the behavior of bark beetles. I loved the opportunity to work with chemical entomologists,” reminisced Mehmel.
This Red Barn event is in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the WA Native Plant Society. Doors open at 6:30PM for community social, with beer and wine available for purchase. While this is a free event, donations are gratefully accepted to benefit WRI youth and adult programs. For more information, contact Rebecca Ryan at (509)548-0181 x2 or rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/12/red-barn-event-forest-health-what-s-eating-the-trees/277308

Tech for Trade: New Tools & Rules for Water Use Efficiency in Ag and Beyond
2020-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
All events are open to the public, and run from 4 to 5 p.m. and will be held at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center on Wednesdays from 4-5 P.M. (1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee).
3/11/2020 Dr. Claudio O. Stockle WSU Professor and Department Chair, Biological Systems Engineering, WSU
“Technology for trade: new tools and new rules for water use efficiency in agriculture and beyond”
Dr. Claudio Stöckle’s research is in the Land, Air, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (LAWREE) research emphasis area. His focus is on the development and application of analytical tools to study, understand and manage the interaction between soil, weather, and crops. He is particularly interested in modeling the environmental impact of agricultural production at the field and water shed levels and in further enhancement and support of the Agricultural Crop Systems Modeling Software (CROPSYST) he developed.

Envir. Film & Speaker Series: Albatross
2020-03-10 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for “Albatross”, a part of the Environmental Film & Speaker Series, exploring topics important to our community. This film is presented at the Museum in the Performance Hall. This event features a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
A documentary that reveals the extent to which plastics are damaging our environment reaching even the most remote places on Earth.
This is an adult film with strong emotional content, so we recommend it for viewers age 12 and above.
Special thanks to the North Central WA Audubon Society for sponsoring this event.

Fly Tying Series with W.R.I.
2020-03-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-03-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-02-18 18:00 - 20:00
Fly Tying Series with Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi and the Wenatchee River Institute
Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. 11 – Mar. 10, 6-8PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied.
Enjoy small-group instruction by Merighi and the Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers, assisted by the Trout Unlimited Icicle Valley Chapter. Learn about fly-fishing equipment, philosophy and the basic entomological connections between aquatic food sources and local fish -with minimal Latin. Each student will come away with an understanding of beginning fly tying techniques, including the use of tools and various fly tying materials enabling the independent tying of diverse patterns.
“Tying a fly is more than bringing together materials to create a lure. It’s realizing you must learn so much more in order to fish correctly with a fly. Its not just randomly trolling, casting with large lures, or chucking a glob of fish food out from shore in hopes a fish might randomly swim by and take the bait. It’s first understanding why a fish would take your offering and then bringing together those materials to create an appealing fly,” tells Merighi.
Merighi received his first fly-fishing outfit for his 8th birthday. After losing most of the flies from the kit amongst tree branches and between deep rocks, he bought a few hooks, gathered a few strands of Christmas tinsel and together with dust bunnies collected from under his bed, he tied his first flies. From then on, Merighi was hooked!
Find out more about observing the natural habitat of the fish species you are perusing to determine the best appearance and action of your entomological creation. You will then be able to experience the satisfaction of catching fish with your own hand tied flies.
All materials and tools are provided. Students will leave with 6-8 flies to begin new fly-fishing adventures. Class size is limited to 12, is designed for ages 15 and up with skill levels from beginner to Intermediate. Please contact Rachel Bishop with questions, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x5.
Series cost is $60 for WRI-members and $70 for non-members, including all five evenings with materials and tools provided.
Event link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/02/11/fly-tying-series/274359
Additional Links: http://wenatcheevalleyflyfishers.com/ and https://iciclevalley.tu.org/

Landscapes & Landforms of the Okanogan Highlands
2020-03-06 17:00 - 19:30
Where: Community Cultural Center of Tonasket, 411 S. Western Ave
When: Friday, March 6, 2020
• 5:15 – Dinner benefitting the CCC
• 6:30 – Presentation by Karl Lillquist, free to the public
Cost: Presentation is free; dinner is $10 per plate; desserts by donation (benefit for the CCC)
Landscapes and Landforms of the Okanogan Highlands, with Karl Lillquist
Event Description: Okanogan Highlands Alliance (OHA) and the Okanogan Land Trust (OLT) are excited to announce a three-part series of educational events focused on geology. OHA is hosting the first event on Friday, March 6th, when Dr. Karl Lillquist returns to Tonasket. “This landscape has been shaped by various tectonic, weathering, landslide, stream, glacier, and wind-related processes,” Lillquist says. “Most important of these was glaciation by the Okanogan Lobe of the Cordilleran Icesheet. With a focus on glaciation, we will explore the origins and evolution of landscapes and landforms in the Okanogan Highlands.” Karl’s special interest in geomorphology, a field focusing on landforms and how they originated, has intriguing application to the Okanogan Highlands. We hope that you will join us in looking at the Highlands landscape through geologic time — you might never look at our highland hills and valleys the same way again!
March 6, Event Schedule:
5:15: Dinner Benefitting the CCC ($10/plate)
6:30: Presentation, Free to the Public, Donations Welcome
Second Event: Ice Age Floodscapes of the PNW with Bruce Bjornstad on Wednesday, March 18 at the PUD No. 1 of Okanogan County
Third Event: Geology Tour of the Okanogan Highlands on Saturday, July 18
More Information:
• Clock hours are available for educators. Please be sure to sign in the day of the event.
• Donations are always welcome!
• Questions? Contact Jen at jen@okanoganhighlands.org or 509-429-4399
• https://okanoganhighlands.org/education/highland-wonders/

Tell El Sendero Your Backcountry Thoughts
2020-03-05 17:30 - 19:30
Hosted by El Sendero Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Club
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum
Date: Thursday March 5th 5:30-7:30pm

Hello fellow backcountry user!
You’ve probably heard of the proposed development pertaining to the Mission Ridge Ski Area. It is a big project with a new road traversing into a village area, 873 homes and condo units, a 50 room hotel, and new lifts giving easier access to some of the surrounding backcountry. This private development will impact how we all access and experience our public lands in the Greater Mission Ridge Backcountry which includes Mission Peak, Stemilt Basin, Lake Clara, and Squilchuck Park environs.
Here is a link to the proposed phasing map which will give you an idea of the scale of the project.
El Sendero Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Club advocates for quiet wintertime backcountry users, but has not yet taken a position on the proposed development. We are now wanting to talk to backcountry enthusiasts so that we can understand and appropriately advocate for your values, desires and concerns.
Whether you hike, bike, snowshoe, backcountry ski, cross-country ski or snowboard in the greater Mission Ridge backcountry, we want to hear from you.
Please join us for a moderated community conversation at the Wenatchee Valley Museum on Thursday, March 5 (5:30 to 7:30 pm).
• Learn about the proposed changes at the Squilchuck headwaters
• Share your thoughts on how the proposal might affect your backcountry experience
• Hear what others are thinking
• Help El Sendero develop a public position on the proposal

Chelan County Volunteer Search & Rescue-Dinner & Auction
2020-02-29 18:00 - 22:00
Location: Pybus Public Market
Please join us for an evening of fun, food and excitement at our benefit silent and live auction.
Funds raised from the auctions will be used for training and equipment to keep our teams prepared for their missions!
There will be a barbeque buffet provided by Mama D’s Kitchen featuring chicken, beef and pork barbeque, salads, sides, desert and house baked breads. Beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase.
We would not be able to do what we do without support from our community! We sincerely appreciate all of the fantastic support that we continue to get from our local community!
For more information click here.

Mountain Music Series at Mission Ridge
2020-02-29 17:00 - 20:00
Saturdays are all about live music up at Mission Ridge. Whether you ski under the lights or come up just for a rockin’ show, Mission Ridge is the place to be! All the excitement goes down inside the Hampton Lodge and can be enjoyed from either the Chair 5 Pub or the KaWham Cafe. Dinner and drink specials will keep you fueled up and dancing the night away!
The Mission Ridge Mountain Music Series is an all ages event.
About: Take it to Space will a rich, bold tasty blend of Funk, Soul, R&B, Disco, Dance and World Music. We are infectiously committed to high quality live performances and sophisticated music making and blasting you with our hypnotic grooves all night long!

Ski & Ride for a Cure at Stevens Pass
2020-02-29 09:00 - 21:00
Ski & Ride for a Cure is a team and individual ski and snowboarding event benefiting local cancer related charities. The day is filled with food, music, games, swag, fundraising challenge while making every run more meaningful.
Participants of all ages and skills engage in friendly competition for prizes in two categories:
Top Fundraiser Individual & Top Fundraisers Team
Participants who raise $250+ dollars by February 25, 2020 will be invited to a VIP luncheon.
This year’s event will also include a bunch of fun activities throughout the day, including a 5-card draw run, on-mountain scavenger hunt, costume contest, raffle, music, and more!
Join your fellow skiers & boarders and enjoy a day on the mountain with friends and family.

Wild Ideas with C.D.L.T.
2020-02-28 17:30 - 19:00
Date: Fri, 02/28/2020
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Pybus Event Center
RSVP appreciated but not required
Catch up with friends and meet new people interested in our land, water and trails. Please join us for Wild Ideas, a fun, free event at Pybus Event Center featuring:
Beer & wine available for purchase ($5 cash only), complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and finger foods provided by CDLT and Land Trust members,
three short, inspiring 8-minute talks that give you a taste about interesting topics about our local land and water.
This year, we have:
Continuing Adventures of Bat Boy with an Introduction to Local Bats with Neal Hedges
Chelsea Murphy of @she_colorsnature’s 5 Favorite Hikes in the Area for Kids
An update from CDLT Executive Director Curt Soper on What’s Happening in Conservation in 2020
Whether you’re a long-time Land Trust member or just want to hear more, join us for Wild Ideas. Afterwards, grab dinner in Pybus Market and check out the Friday night music!
RSVPs appreciated but not required. RSVP either online or by calling (509) 667-9708.
Finger foods to share welcome! Sign up here, or contact Hillary for details at (509) 667-9708 or hillary@cdlandtrust.org.

Special Olympics
2020-02-28 - 2020-03-01
Special Olympics
Location: Icicle Trail at Fish Hatchery
Back loop of the Icicle River Trails will be closed for all trail users except for those participating, volunteering or spectating at the Special Olympics Event.
More than 1,500 Special Olympics athletes will represent Washington hometowns ranging from Bellingham to Vancouver and Seattle to Spokane at the 2020 Special Olympics Washington Winter Games in Wenatchee, Feb. 28 – March 1, 2020
Opening Ceremonies will be held at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee on Friday, Feb. 28. All events are FREE to the general public.
Athletes from across the state will converge on Wenatchee, Mission Ridge Ski Resort and Leavenworth to compete in six sports during the three-day event: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding and Basketball. The 1,500 athletes will be supported by nearly 300 coaches and 700 volunteers.
Spectators are always welcome!
More info here
Friday, Feb. 28th / 12:30pm – 2:30pm / Leavenworth Sports Club – Fish Hatchery (Preliminaries)
Saturday, Feb. 29th / 9:00am – 4:00pm / Leavenworth Sports Club – Fish Hatchery
Sunday, March 1st / 9:30am – 3:30pm / Leavenworth Sports Club – Fish Hatchery

Winter Four Minutes of Fame
2020-02-27 18:30 - 21:00
Location: Milepost 111 Brewing Company-407 Aplets Way Cashmere WA 98815
Want to try out a few pages of your recent inspiration? Eager to read from your just-published memoir? Got poems? Plan on a fun and casual evening sharing original work at Write On The River’s open mic, “Four Minutes of Fame.”
We start gathering at 6:30, and readings start at 7:00. Food and beverages are available all evening.
“Four Minutes of Fame” is free to the public, and anyone may participate, but reading slots are limited. Sign up to read at marlene@team-farrell.com.

Avalanche Cycles & Atmospheric Rivers with W.R.I.
2020-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
Science on Tap! Avalanche Cycles and Atmospheric Rivers- the winter of 2019-20 in the Central Cascades
On Thu. Feb. 27, 6-7pm, learn life-saving information during Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) Science on Tap! at Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo Ave. in Wenatchee. Matt Primomo, avalanche specialist for Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) will talk about this season’s snowpack, weather, and avalanche events, exploring the correlation between avalanche cycles and atmospheric rivers.
Whether you backcountry ski, snowboard, snowshoe, snowmobile, winter camp, or just like to get out on the snow, avalanche education and snow science is for you. During this Science on Tap! presentation you will learn from one of the best. Leavenworth resident Primomo is an Avalanche Specialist who has worked with NWAC since 2018 and writes the avalanche advisories for the East Central, East North, and Stevens Pass zones.
About Pacific Northwest snow, Primomo said, “The weather patterns and how they interact with the mountains can be super complex. The mountains themselves take up such a large amount of area and it’s so diverse. It’s been wild to track and think about snowpack in a spatial sense from the Pacific Crest all the way to the Columbia River.” From the NWAC website.
This is a free event with $1 raffle tickets for WRI and Badger Mountain Brewing prizes to raise funds for WRI youth and adult programs. Feeling lucky? Come out on Feb. 27 and buy a handful of raffle tickets, enjoy refreshing beverages, and learn how more than mere luck will keep you safer in the backcountry.
For more information, contact Rachel Bishop at (509)548-0181 x5 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link and registration here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/02/27/science-on-tap-avalanche-cycles-and-atmospheric-rivers-the-winter-of-2019-20-in-the-central-cascades/281940

Pybus University-Working Towards Zero Waste
2020-02-25 19:00 - 20:30
We all want to reduce our waste, but is “zero waste” really achievable? Join us in a discussion about ways to produce less garbage. What can really be recycled in NCW? What can be avoided entirely? And should “zero waste” really be the goal? We’ll take a virtual walk through the typical home, talking about practical ways to reduce waste in each area of our lives. There will be an emphasis on items we use in the kitchen and “on-the-go,” where much of our waste comes from. We will provide ideas for reusable items that can replace disposable options, and where to find them. We’ll provide local resources for recycling, reusing and composting as well. We’ll also talk about how we can change our outlook from the focus on consumption and convenience, to one of being mindful about the “stuff” that we buy and where it goes when we’re done with it.
This is a FREE event but Pybus asks attendees to register using the link below. Rumor has it that there could also be free childcare for this event provided by TEAMS Learning Center (stay tuned!).
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/working-towards-zero-waste-tickets-86610884487

Lake Wen. State Park-Guided Snowshoe Hike
2020-02-22 13:00 - 15:00
Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach.
When: 1 Pm
Where: North Entrance by the reservation booth, which is located 4.5 miles from HWY 2 on HWY 207/ Lake Wenatchee Highway. Meet just beyond the reservation station.
Name of trail: Lake Loop Snowshoe Trail
Length of Hike: 2 mile loop full route, shortcut option available
Difficulty: Easy
Things to know: Hike is subject to change dependent upon snow/weather conditions. Pit toilet available in North Park, full restrooms in the South Park.
Cost: Hike is free, however participants must display your valid Sno-Park permit for parking (available for purchase).
Minimum Age: None
Rental Costs : Adults $12 Youth $8
Pets: On leash
Event Info: (509) 763-3101 Please call ahead to confirm the hike is still happening, or for any changes of time or location.

S.A.S. Snow Day!
2020-02-22 08:00 - 16:00
This is a women/girl-specific event. All ages and abilities.
All sisters welcome!
Sisters in Action Sports (SAS) is partnering with Stevens Pass Mountain Resort to welcome women/girl skiers/snowboarders for a “SNOW DAY” on the mountain! This is an inclusive, safe, and community-building event for girls and women of all ages and abilities. We aim to encourage, empower, and increase participation in action sports at all levels.
There will be vendors, ski/snowboard demos, raffles, two group rides, and FUN for all! This event is truly about building a community, challenging each other, mentoring, inspiring, demoing new gear, and meeting new friends.
**Event Schedule coming soon!
For more information click here.

Moonlight Snowshoe Stroll at W.R.I.
2020-02-21 17:00 - 19:00
Moonlight Snowshoe Stroll at Wenatchee River Institute
On Fri., Feb. 21, take a guided snowshoe stroll along the whispering Wenatchee River on Leavenworth’s Riverfront Park Trail and Barn Beach Reserve property. The tour will start at 5PM from the Wenatchee River Institute (WRI), 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.
Experience the natural world at dusk and then ambient-lit darkness, while on snowshoes. WRI naturalists will guide the tour talking about the night sky constellations and waterscape along the way. Snowshoes provided and the stroll will end by 7PM, with hot cocoa at the ready as a warm-up. This will surely be a night to remember!
On the 21st, meet by 5pm at WRI’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth and prepare for cold, nighttime temperatures. Cost is $14 for WRI-members and $20 for non-members. For more information, contact Rachel Bishop at (509)548-0181 x5 or rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link and registration here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/02/21/moonlight-snowshoe-stroll/268641

Geology of Antarctica: Hot Science on a Cold Continent
2020-02-19 16:00 - 17:00
All events are open to the public, and run from 4 to 5 p.m. and will be held at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center on Wednesdays from 4-5 P.M. (1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee).
2/19/2020
Dr. Audrey Huerta, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Geology, Central Washington University
“Geology of Antarctica: Hot Science on a cold Continent”
Professor Huerta has been studying the Geology of Antarctica for the past 15 years. Her primary interests is understanding the Geologic Evolution of the southern-most continent. More recently, the potential sea-level rise from the loss of the Antarctic Ice Sheets has motivated Dr. Huerta to study the impact of the geology of Antarctica on the stability of the Antarctic Ice Sheets. In this talk, Prof Huerta will discuss the results of the 10-year international project POLENET, and share the challenges and rewards of Antarctic field work.
