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Wildflower Walk on Ski Hill – WRI Bird Fest

Leader:  Don Schaechtel, Connie McCauley, Nancy Dunn Trip Difficulty: Easy Limit: 24 Spend an afternoon walking the trails at the historic Leavenworth Ski Hill. You will discover an amazing diversity of wildflowers and flowering shrubs, with the possibility of a visit by a white-headed woodpecker. We will see camas, lupines, tiger lilies, false Solomon's seal, Mariposa lilies, and many others. If that is not enough, you will learn how to tell the difference between arrowleaf balsamroot and mule's ears. Handouts […]

Hatchery Star party

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery(12790 Fish Hatchery Rd)

This is WVAC's flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.Have a telescope but don't know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will […]

Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series

Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series

Foothills Middle School 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, United States

This is a WenOut MEMBER ONLY 4-part Educational Series. Become a member now. Looking to level up your photography game?? We have an opportunity waiting for you to join a professional photographer and WenOut board member Thom Schroeder for a fun, hands-on series all about capturing the beauty of the outdoors. Location: Foothills Middle School Details: Photography is a lifelong journey, and the great news is that anyone can improve their craft. In this four-part series, we’ll explore the development […]

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Wenatchee Run Club

Wenatchee Run Club

Pybus 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, United States

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Leavenworth Ski Hill Walk

Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Valley Chapter Leader:  Connie McCauley Difficulty Level:  Moderate - approximately 900’ elevation gain and 6-7 miles Limit: 15 per trip Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at spring wildflowers, trees and shrubs, especially those native to our area.  This 4 hour walk will explore ski trails and mountain bike trails doing a loop up the New Uphill Trail to the Freund Canyon trail and back down 4 the Boys trail. Plant […]

Hike for Health – Chelan Douglas Land Trust

Location:  Leavenworth Ski Hill Leader:  Ayla Median Ulloa - CDLT               Nancy Dunn - WNPS Difficulty Level:  Easy Distance: 2 miles During this guided walk at the Leavenworth Ski Hill, you will learn about the area’s plants, wildlife, and history and engage in a brief mindful activity. The event is open to all ages and will be in English and Spanish.The Hike for Health Series is an 8-month series of Saturday morning outings that will […]

Lake astro program

Lake Wenatchee State Park 201 Washington St, Cashmere, WA, United States

About the Program Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects. Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space! This program is subject […]

Wenatchee Run Club

Wenatchee Run Club

Pybus 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, United States

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Birding by the River

Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June. Trail difficulty level: beginner Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel Bathrooms […]

Buckwheat Identification Workshop

Leader:  Don Schaechtel and Susie Stencamp Trip Difficulty: Easy Limit: 15 Did you know there are 11 buckwheat (Eriogonum) species in Chelan County?  In this evening workshop you can learn where to find them and how to tell them apart.  Plus, you will learn about which ones will work well in your garden.  Five of the species should be in bloom at Derby Canyon Natives.  This event is organized by the Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners’ Pollinator Garden and the Wenatchee […]

WA Native Plant Society Hike at Little Bear Trail (Lake Chelan State Park)

Leader:  Stephen Easley Trip Difficulty: Easy Limit: 8 The Little Bear trail begins in the state park and the trail transitions into a figure-eight loop composed of a forest loop (1.0) mile and a bitterbrush loop (1.3) miles. As the loop names imply, there is a considerable different in plant species that we will find along this trail. There are sections of the trail with fabulous views of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area. Lake Chelan State Park is up-lake […]

Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour

Event Type:Fundraiser Date: Fri, May 30, 2025 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:00pm Cost: $12.00 Cost Members: $12.00 Members Details: Join us at Colchuck Consignment in Cashmere on May 30th at 7pm as we enjoy the Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour. This festival “delivers influential big screen events that showcase creative filmmaking, incredible riding and beautiful cinematography bringing local bike communities together in mountain biking’s greatest towns.” All proceeds from the event go to support the Central chapter. Doors open at […]

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