Events

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 7:00 pm8:00 pm HYBRID EVENT: WRI's Red Barn 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 or livestream via Zoom Carved and scoured by catastrophic floods at the end of the most recent ice age, the Channeled Scablands of eastern Washington unfold with rugged beauty and the diversity of their natural features and wildlife habitat, including braided waterfalls, sprawling canyons and cinematic palisades. With Beautiful Wounds, writer/photographer Timothy Connor leads us on a lush photographic journey into the […]

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour autumn amble with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the air begins to cool and the leaves turn gold. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing to prepare for winter? Can we find all 5 types of salmon that are spawning in the fall? Difficulty level: a ‘walk in […]

Hosted by Ted Driven Are you ready? The Leavenworth Marathon is BACK! Finally! October 1st 2022 is the date to lace up your running shoes for the Marathon or Half Marathon. Enjoy a run or walk with friends in the beautiful town of Leavenworth. Register at https://www.teddriven.com For more information click here.

Saturday, October 1st 8:00AM-4:00PM Each fall thousands of hawks, eagles, and falcons fly along a high ridge above Lake Chelan on their way to winter territories. Join Wenatchee River Institute for a field trip to the Chelan Ridge Hawkwatch International (HWI) observation point to witness this amazing spectacle! You’ll hear from local biologists and have the opportunity to help gather data with the biologists! Participants will carpool in the WRI Otter Van. Field Trip Cost: $35 for WRI Members and […]

Visit to No. 2 Canyon: Expanding recreation opportunities in Chelan County Ride with the Trust for Public Land and TREAD to the top of No. 2 Canyon to hear about the opportunity to protect Twin Peaks and other important lands in Chelan County. Join us at the top of No. 2 Canyon for views of the Twin Peaks property. If conserved, Twin Peaks would connect the Horse Lake trail system and the No. 2 Canyon trail system and create public […]

Fireside Roasting and Toasting opening night. Hosted by Hard Hat Winery Location: Hard Hat Winery & Tasting Room Relax along side a warm fire and roast a marshmallow for a tasty Smore while drinking your favorite Hard Hat Wine. We have premade smore kits for purchase. All ages are welcome & We offer non alcoholic beverages too. Chili & Cornbread is on the menu Karaoke is waiting for you every Friday! For more information click here.

National Geographic LIVE Speaker Series featuring Steve Winter Immersive storytelling and unforgettable imagery. Hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from National Geographic's photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage. Tuesday, October 4th, 7:30pm Tickets: $24 | $29 | $34 (Student/Senior Discounts Available) Locally sponsored by Martha Locke ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS From trekking India’s Himalayas in search of rare snow leopards and stalking the elusive jaguar through Latin American jungles to chronicling the nocturnal activities of the “American lion” […]

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour autumn amble with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the air begins to cool and the leaves turn gold. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing to prepare for winter? Can we find all 5 types of salmon that are spawning in the fall? Difficulty level: a ‘walk in […]

This event has been cancelled due to intense wildfire smoke. Hosted by Central Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Join E.M.B.A. for our Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day this Saturday, Oct. 8th, from 9 am - 1 pm for instruction, games, bbq, and more at the Eastmont Pump Track. For more information click here.

Date: Sat, 10/08/2022 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location Horse Lake Reserve Trailhead Hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Fall volunteer events are starting! This Fall we will begin at Horse Lake Preserve where we will be removing old sections of barbed wire from various locations. Taks will include detaching barbed wire from posts, coiling the wire, and hauling it to Old Ranch Rd or Horse Lake Trailhead. Some of these locations include steep terrain. Volunteers are encouraged […]

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). World Mental Health Day was designated a free day to acknowledge the power of nature to restore mental health. Studies worldwide show time spent in nature increases serotonin and decreases cortisol levels, along with many other health benefits. Washington […]

Community Science Project Miles for Monarchs, an individual or team program from Monarch Joint Venture. Walk, bike, swim, paddle, and run for monarch conservation, February-November, 2022. Designed to engage participants in personal wellness while supporting monarch conservation. A single monarch can fly 3,000 miles, so can we? Register, $10. Family teams welcome!