Events

This event is hosted by Waste Loop Location: Sage Mountain Natural Foods in Leavenworth Calling all aspiring basket makers! Come learn how to make a basic coiled basket using old rope and reclaimed fabric. This method can be adapted to make baskets large and small, coasters, hanging storage devices, natural fiber baskets, abstract creatures, and whatever your imagination can conjure! No experience necessary. We will provide materials, but if you have old rope (any diameter) or fabric (longer than a […]

Join WRI and Leavenworth Outdoor Center for a new program this summer! Become a river naturalist as you paddle down the Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers. These are guided trips that will introduce you to the plants and animals of our diverse river area. You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your naturalist skills and confidence on the river! Learn more and […]

Wednesday Wenatchee Birding This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Wednesday, July 26th from 7:30-9:30am @ Walla Walla Point Park Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area in Wenatchee! All birding skills are welcome. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed. Meet in the north parking lot of Walla Walla Point Park, near the restrooms and playground at 7:30am. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/07/26/wednesday-wenatchee-birding/440334

Join WRI and Leavenworth Outdoor Center for a new program this summer! Become a river naturalist as you paddle down the Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers. These are guided trips that will introduce you to the plants and animals of our diverse river area. You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your naturalist skills and confidence on the river! Learn more and […]

Hosted by Waste Loop, Eagle Creek Flower Farm, Goose Ridge Leavenworth Tasting Room. Location: Goose Ridge Leavenworth Tasting Room Join us to learn how to beautifully arrange seasonally local blooms with Paula Dinius of Eagle Creek Flower Farm. We will be arranging the flowers in vases repurposed from Goose Ridge tasting room bottles. Each participant will take home a bouquet and vase, along with the knowledge of how to cut and arrange future floral bouquets on their own. Wine and […]

Location: Ohme Gardens Wenatchee, WA The perfect setting: under the trees, next to a waterfall. So peaceful. Every Thursday evening start at 5:30 Class packs can be purchased at Worx, or you can buy a single class for $10 at Ohme. Yoga will run until August 31, 2023. Sponsored by WORX of Wenatchee Valley. For more information click here.

Location: Ohme Gardens Wenatchee, WA The perfect setting: under the trees, next to a waterfall. So peaceful. Every Thursday evening start at 5:30 Class packs can be purchased at Worx, or you can buy a single class for $10 at Ohme. Yoga will run until August 31, 2023. Sponsored by WORX of Wenatchee Valley.

The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, August 8 at 7:00 PM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission St., Wenatchee.  Brent Cunderla, IAFI Wenatchee Valley Erratics’ long-time president, will give a powerpoint program on the Geological Wonders of Iceland. His talk stems from a trip he took in September 2022. Highlights include seeing the divergent plate boundary apparent at the surface, the Icelandic Hotspot, many basalt flows, geothermal fields and geothermal energy, geysers […]

Birding by the River Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Second Wednesday of every month from 8-9:30am @ WRI (Dates: 6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13) Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus the second Wednesday of each month! All birding skill levels are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Red Barn Event: A Diverse Celebration of our Trails Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Wednesday, August 9th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR via Zoom Inspired by America’s beloved national parks and trails, Campfire Stories Volume II: Tales from America’s National Parks and Trails is a collection of modern prose, poetry, folklore, and more from a diverse group of writers who share a deep appreciation of the natural world. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/08/09/red-barn-event-a-diverse-celebration-of-our-trails/438052

Location: Ohme Gardens Wenatchee, WA The perfect setting: under the trees, next to a waterfall. So peaceful. Every Thursday evening start at 5:30 Class packs can be purchased at Worx, or you can buy a single class for $10 at Ohme. Yoga will run until August 31, 2023. Sponsored by WORX of Wenatchee Valley. For more information click here.

Join Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (CWEMBA) for our Bike 'n BBQ community ride and social event series! Come ride our new trails, make new friends, and enjoy some food and drink. We will meet at the Ski Hill Parking lot to ride at 10am, followed by BBQ around 12pm. This event is free for members! Location: From Leavenworth turn right off US2 onto Ski Hill Drive. Follow Ski Hill drive for 1.4 miles to the parking lot for […]