Events

Wenatchee River Institute Scientist Speaker Series, Water! Tuesdays, February 12 through March 5, 6 pm - 8 pm at Milepost 111 Brewing Co. in Cashmere, WA Water availability is critical to our survival and livelihoods, yet must also be equitably balanced with the needs for environmental health and sustainability. Because the Wenatchee Valley population is growing rapidly, additional demands are thrust upon both human and natural systems; the adequate and timely supply of water is critical to our collective future. […]

Wolves: Beyond Myths and Fantasies, a journey of facts and feelings. In Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Weds., Feb. 27th, Wyoming author and naturalist Rick Lamplugh explores wolves beyond the myths and fantasies that often dictate how these essential predators are both treated and mistreated. In his presentation, Lamplugh’s uses readings from his bestselling books, as well as original music, videos, and photography. Doors will open at 6:30PM for community social, with the one-hour presentation beginning around 7PM. There […]

Thursdays January-February 2019 10am-12pm Join area naturalist guides for a FREE snowshoe stroll along the river front trail in Leavenworth, WA! Even though we are within close proximity to the bustling downtown area, you will still have the feeling of being in the wilderness along our beautiful river. All ages welcome! Snowshoes provided! Drop-ins welcome. Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+. For reservations, call 509-548-0181 x5 link to website: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/calendar/2019/1 Contact info: Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 509-548-0181 x5

Date Fri, 03/01/2019 Time 5:30-7:00 pm Location Pybus Event Center 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, Pybus vendors, and Land Trust members, three short, inspiring 5-minute talks that give you a taste about interesting topics. This year... Chew on This: […]

Wenatchee River Institute Scientist Speaker Series, Water! Tuesdays, February 12 through March 5, 6 pm - 8 pm at Milepost 111 Brewing Co. in Cashmere, WA Water availability is critical to our survival and livelihoods, yet must also be equitably balanced with the needs for environmental health and sustainability. Because the Wenatchee Valley population is growing rapidly, additional demands are thrust upon both human and natural systems; the adequate and timely supply of water is critical to our collective future. […]

WASTED! The Story of Food Waste March 5, 2019 @ 7:00-9:00 pm Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center WASTED! The Story of Food Waste aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that […]

Fly Tying Classes Wenatchee River Institute Tuesdays March 12-April 9 6-8:30pm $60 regular, $48 WRI member Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited for five nights of tying flies specifically for catching fish in local waters! All fly tying equipment provided for the class. Go home with 1-3 flies each night! Don't worry if you miss a class! Limit of 12 participants!

Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Speaker Event | 347 Division St., Leavenworth Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager, The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter Wednesday, March 13th | Admission by donation | All ages welcome Doors open at 6:30PM for community social, presentation at 7PM www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org | (509)548-0181 x4 _____________________________________________________________________ The Wenatchee River Institute welcomes award-winning environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb in the Red Barn Wed., Mar. 13th, doors open at 6:30PM for community social with presentation beginning […]

Date Thu, 03/14/2019 Time 3:00 - 5:30 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join CDLT at Castle Rock to perform annual maintenance on the Castle Rock trail system, and any existing trail infrastructure (trail closure barriers, fences, rock steps). This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 2 miles and using hand tools such as hoes and McLeods along the way. The Land Trust will provide trail maintenance instruction, snacks, water to refill your own bottle, gloves and tools. Please […]

Date Sat, 03/16/2019 Time 9 AM - 11 AM Location Dry Gulch Register for the Hiking Challenge Here! The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Columbia Valley Community Health invite you to hike for your health! Join us for the 2019 Hike for Health Series. Improve your health, be part of a team, take home prizes and be entered to win one of many grand prizes at the end of the hiking season. How to participate in the Hike for Health Series: […]

You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this unique dinner at the Midway Lodge. Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience at Midway for a proper Irish feast and beer tasting. After the festivities, guests will enjoy a night ski or hike/snowshoe down Mimi. Menu Choice of pulled pork shepherds pie or corned beef and cabbage with a Caesar salad and bread pudding for dessert. Price $40 plus tax per person includes a chair lift ride to Midway then […]

Fly Tying Classes Wenatchee River Institute Tuesdays March 12-April 9 6-8:30pm $60 regular, $48 WRI member Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited for five nights of tying flies specifically for catching fish in local waters! All fly tying equipment provided for the class. Go home with 1-3 flies each night! Don't worry if you miss a class! Limit of 12 participants!