Events

Location: Lower Castle Rock Even land that’s been severely disturbed can provide a home for rare wildflowers if we give it enough care and attention. On this outing, join CDLT Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger and Elisa Lopez to view the Fuzzy-tongue Penstemon in the wild in early May. We will learn a little bit about the process of caring for a highly disturbed area, and how the pandemic led to the local discovery of this rare plant. After the guided […]

Come share stories (or plans) of your hikes, camping, skiing, and other adventures with a great community. Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30 to 6:30 at the River Rock Gym. Additional details to follow. We look forward to having you join us! Please RSVP below so that we can plan snacks and beverages.

Coping with Climate Change: Which plants can make the move to cooler locations? This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute and the Methow Conservancy Tuesday, May 2nd from 7-8pm via Zoom Join WRI and the Methow Conservancy to learn about how plants are coping with climate change. Dr. Nathalie Chardon will talk about the data collected last summer to answer the question of why many plant species aren't moving to higher elevations to keep up with climate change. More […]

Got questions about plants or pests in your garden? Come join our weekly plant clinic at your local extension office! Live - in person - on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm. Our WSU Master Gardener diagnosis team is available to help identify problems with plants or pests and recommend solutions to manage them in your garden. Please bring a sample, photos, and as much information as you can with you to your visit. Read more information about our clinic services on […]

Get out on the trails and explore spring wildflowers in May! On this outing, join CDLT's NEW Community Inclusion Coordinator, Elisa Lopez, to view the wildflowers that grace our open hillsides in the lower Foothills. Join us for a spring hike along the first 2 miles of Cashmere Canyons Preserve. On this wildflower walk, we hope to see lupine, balsamroot, barestem biscuitroot, larkspur, serviceberry, blue-eyed Mary, and more. The hike is on a narrow dirt trail with 1100 feet of elevation gain for […]

LOCATION: Parade Route to Riverfront Park, Staging @ Apple Bowl in Triangle Park REGISTRATION: 8:00-9:30am (Registration includes chipped timing and a fun commemorative shirt. Choose between the Kids 2K (for grades 1-8), the 5K Walk or the 5 or 10K Runs) 2K (GRADE 1-8): FREE, 5K WALK: $20 ($25 on Race Day), 5K or 10K Runs: $20 ($25 on Race Day) TIME: All Races Start @ 9:40am at Triangle Park (Football Field) Join Confluence Health and Ballard Ambulance for this […]

Come watch Nascar on 2 wheels as the BEST bike riders in the PNW ascend to Wenatchee to compete in the Tour de Bloom! A HUGE beer garden, featuring Wenatchee Valley Brewing, food truck, and some FAST, FAST, FAST bike racing! For more information click here.

Got questions about plants or pests in your garden? Come join our weekly plant clinic at your local extension office! Live - in person - on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm. Our WSU Master Gardener diagnosis team is available to help identify problems with plants or pests and recommend solutions to manage them in your garden. Please bring a sample, photos, and as much information as you can with you to your visit. Read more information about our clinic services on […]

This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute This is a virtual event Class Tuition: $10 To register for this class click here. Corvids are everywhere: they are found on nearly every continent and many species thrive in human dominated environments. They have influenced art and literature throughout history, and whether they inspire love or hate, they have certainly impacted the hearts and minds of the humans who share their space. But being "common" isn't enough to earn this […]

This three-part workshop series will collaboratively explore what people of color, people with disabilities, and others experience while recreating outdoors in NCW, and what actions can be taken so all people feel welcomed and have access. While it is not required, we are encouraging people to attend and participate in all three events: May 11, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center — Screening of the “Expedition Reclamation” film, followed by a panel discussion with the […]

May 12   6pm walk 7:30pm show  Co-led walk with IRRF Chair/Wenatchi Wear Founder Mary Big Bull-Lewis and WRI Field Educator Kyra Ballas    Wenatchee River Institute   leads a nature walks for all ages.    The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation   P’squosa tribal members share the stories of the people whose land we walk on. Icicle Creek Center for the Arts   presents   Indigenous Enterprise  Most recently seen at the opening ceremonies of Superbowl LVII in Phoenix.  Worldwide appearances include Sydney Opera House, Jacob's Pillow, […]

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 upper Horse Lake Trailhead to ride at 10am, followed by BBQ around 12pm. This event is free for members! Location: Horse Lake Trailhead Directions: From Wenatchee Avenue, head uphill (west) on Horse Lake Road. Follow the road 3/4 of a mile past […]