Events

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

Devil’s Gulch is a challenging race with three distances: a half-marathon, 50 Miler and 100 Miler. This race was created by Jessie McClurg of Banshee Running, and Evergreen Trail Runs is honored to be continuing what she started. This course is different from most of our races–it’s got hot, dry high desert, wicked gulches and huge rock hoodoos! Plus an actual restaurant to serve you up some post-race food. The 100 Miler is a tough one, with lots and lots of vert and […]

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 lower #2 Canyon Parking lot to ride at 10am, followed by BBQ around 12pm. This event is free for members! Directions: From Wenatchee head west on one of the main city streets until you reach Western Ave.  Turn South (left) onto Western […]

Red Barn Event: Both Sides of the Fire Line Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Wednesday, July 19th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR via Zoom Join us in welcoming firefighter and author, Bobbie Scopa. Scopa spent close to five decades working through nearly every challenge a firefighter can face. While battling conditions and harsh flames on the outside, she also found herself waging a tougher battle on the inside. Scopa was torn between how to maintain the façade everyone […]

Hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Have you ever wanted to try natural alternatives to common cleaners and food storage? This exciting workshop will lead you through more sustainable and healthier ways to clean your home and a solution to plastic cling wraps. We will focus on creating your own natural cleaners out of everyday items in your home and how to make beeswax food wraps to help better and more sustainably preserve food. This program intended […]

Join us for the 2nd Annual Evergreen Youth MTB Festival sponsored by Children’s Dentistry at Squilchuck State Park on Saturday, July 22 from 9am-1pm. Pack the bikes and bring the whole family! Whether your child is sending it on a balance bike or shredding the gnar, we have something for everyone! Activities include organized rides for youth ages 3-13 years old, bike games for all ages, multiple booths to explore and learn about different outdoor and non-traditional opportunities geared towards […]

This event will be held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 155 N Worthen Street (the parking lot near the pedestrian bridge and little railway, just north of Pybus). These events are FREE and open to everyone in our community ages 5 to 105+ with cognitive, physical, and/or sensory impairments. As with previous events, Outdoors for All will be providing a wide variety of adaptive bikes including handcycles, trikes, recumbents and tandems for participants to ride on the Loop Trail. We will not […]

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 […]