Wenatchee Outdoors

Canning Meat, Fish, Wild Game & Soups
2022-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | WA
Event by Stan’s Merry Mart

Location: Stan’s Merry Mart

Duration: 1 hr 30 min

We are hosting free food preservation classes presented by Margaret Viebrock from the WSU Extension office. Each week a different topic will be covered. Handouts will be provided. Please call Margaret with any questions 509.745.8531

Monday, September 26
Canning Meat, Fish, Wild Game and Soups

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Summer Music Series
2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00
Hosted by Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
Location: Ski Hill Lodge
Penstock Band-Corban Welter and friends bringing the bluegrass.
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Red Barn Event: Beautiful Wounds
2022-09-28 19:00 - 20:00
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 origins and sanctum of one of America’s most enigmatic natural treasures. On one level, the trek through history and terrain is a deeply personal sojourn to ward off depression in the wake of heartbreak. Yet the broader dimensions capture the light, texture and wonder of nature as time unfolds in quiet acts of recovery, pierced by birdsong and the distant howls of coyotes.
Timothy Connor is a national award-winning journalist and nature photographer based in Spokane. Born at Camp Hanford, WA in 1956, Tim was named the outstanding graduate in journalism from Washington State University in 1979. His investigative reporting on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation’s environmental and public health hazards in the early 1980s led to a decade of successful public activism to bring the nation’s nuclear weapons plants under stricter public scrutiny and regulation. He has also been deeply involved in efforts to reform police accountability and to protect vulnerable communities in Washington from air pollution created by mass agricultural burning.
As a journalist he has earned multiple regional and national awards from the Society of Professional Journalism for both his print and broadcast reporting. He has also been recognized (2011) by the Washington State Bar Association for a career of excellence in reporting on legal issues.
Prior to Beautiful Wounds, he authored (with Major Margaret Witt) “Tell: Love, Defiance and the Military Trial at the Tipping Point of Gay Rights” (2017), the story of Major Witt’s successful legal battle that ultimately resulted in Congressional repeal of the military’s policy of expelling homosexual service members.
Beautiful Wounds is his fifth book and is being nationally distributed by The Countryman Press, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Co.
This is a FREE event with a donation basket at door.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
A Book for All Seasons will be at this event to sell Tim’s book.
All Red Barn Events are now hybrid, you may join us in person in the Red Barn or livestream virtually via Zoom.
Address: 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826
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Autumn Ambles
2022-09-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-20 09:00 - 11:00
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 the park’ (beginner level)
Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails
Registration required:

General Admission, ages 16+ — $10
Ages 6-15 — $5
Free for children 5 and under

More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Leavenworth Marathon!
2022-10-01
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.

Chelan Ridge HawkWatch
2022-10-01 08:00 - 16:00
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 $50 for non-members
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/10/01/chelan-ridge-hawkwatch/398445

Visit to Number 2 Canyon
2022-10-01 10:00 - 14:00
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 access to new trails in this popular recreation area. We’ll hear about the opportunity to conserve Twin Peaks and other important lands in Chelan County—all while enjoying 360° views of these amazing lands. Speakers include Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisor Kristin Bail.
After the discussion, you choose your way down! You can hike, bike, or ride in a car back down. Guides will tour you to the new parking lot at the base of No. 2 Canyon (also known as The Slab) for food and beverages with community leaders in outdoor recreation and conservation.
Registration and more info here

Fireside Roasting & Toasting
2022-10-01 17:00 - 20:00
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!

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National Geographic LIVE
2022-10-04 19:30 - 21:00
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” or cougar, award-winning photographer Steve Winter ventures far and wide to come face-to-face with his subjects. This is no easy task: many big cat species are in danger of extinction, so they have good reason to avoid humans. Endangered, wild, and unpredictable, caution is required in the presence of these felines, and negotiating their habitats can be dangerous. Winter has been charged by rhinos and stuck in quicksand. He’s had mishaps with remote-controlled cameras and captured more than his share of hikers with his camera trap on a Southern California hillside before catching his memorable shot of a cougar under the iconic “Hollywood” sign. Throughout it all, Winter’s mission is to share the beauty of big cats and work to save them.

STEVE WINTER
Steve Winter has been stalked by jaguars in Brazil, charged by a grizzly in Siberia, and trapped in quicksand in the world’s largest tiger reserve in Myanmar. He’s flown over erupting volcanoes and visited isolated villages where residents had never before seen a blond foreigner—or a camera.
Growing up in Indiana, Winter dreamed of traveling the world as a photographer for National Geographic. His first camera was a gift from his father on his seventh birthday. Over the next few years, Winter’s dad taught him the basics of photography.
After graduating from the Academy of Art and the University of San Francisco, Winter signed on as a photojournalist for Black Star Photo Agency. Since then, he has produced stories for National Geographic, GEO, Time, Newsweek, Fortune, Audubon, Smithsonian, Scientific American, and Stern. His nonprofit and commercial clients include African Parks, Wildlife Conservation Society, Panthera, UNICEF, and Merck Pharmaceuticals.
In 1991, Winter began shooting for National Geographic. Among the many subjects he has covered for National Geographic magazine are including life along Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River, captive tigers in the United States, the nature of Cuba, and, of course, big cats—including jaguars, snow leopards, tigers, cougars, and leopards. He has worked on three shows on big cats for Nat Geo WILD and published the National Geographic book Tigers Forever: Saving the World’s Most Endangered Big Cat.
Winter lives with his wife, two dogs, and a not-so-big cat named Punky in Hoboken, New Jersey.

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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day! (CANCELLED)
2022-10-08 09:00 - 13:00
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.

Fence Removal at Horse Lake Preserve
2022-10-08 09:00 - 15:00
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 to wear long pants, thick long-sleeved shirts, and bring thick leather gloves (CDLT will provide some).
Everyone’s safety is our top priority at these events. Please read CDLT’s COVID Safety Protocol and do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell.
Please RSVP by filling out the form below so we can get an accurate headcount and provide you with details for the work party as the date approaches.
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible.
Questions? Please contact Joe Veverka, Field Trails Coordinator: joe@cdlandtrust.org, 509-667-9708.
For more information and to RSVP click here.

Discover Pass Free Day!
2022-10-10
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 is a leader in the national ParkRx movement. For more information click here.
Monday, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day

Miles for Monarchs
2022-10-10
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!

It’s all about the Timing, Topography and [Rock] Type
2022-10-11 19:00 - 20:30
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 PM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Brent Cunderla, long-time Erratics’ president, will discuss “It’s all about the Timing, Topography and [Rock] Type.”Timing of the Pleistocene Cordilleran Ice Sheet with topography (Purcell Trench in northern Idaho, and the Okanogan Valley) allowed blockage-forming glacial lakes. Ice dams created Glacial Lakes Missoula and Columbia. Break-up of ice dams caused lake flood waters to surge across eastern and central Washington to the Pacific Ocean, in two to three days, possibly 100 times over a few thousand years. The nature in which the basalt bedrock and deep loess soils were then eroded created the unique landscapes we see today in eastern Washington.Brent will highlight some of the Ice Age Floods pathways in north-central Washington, emphasizing the Grand and Moses coulees and the Columbia Valley north of Wenatchee. This is a bi-modal meeting. You can attend in-person at the Museum. If so, please wear a mask to protect yourself and others. OR, you can participate via a Zoom link on your computer at home:Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84812873290Passcode: [REDACTED] ID: 84812873290Please sign in at 7:00 PM, October 11!

Beginner Bird Walks
2022-10-12 08:00 - 09:30
Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute
October 12th, November 9th, December 14th (every second Wednesday of the month)
8am-9:30am @ WRI
Join WRI for a birding walk around the WRI campus! All birding experience levels are welcome. Loaner binoculars are available, too! You’ll also learn to use eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world. These walks happen once a month. Join for as many as you can!
For more information click here.

(Online) Trees of the West with Molly Hashimoto
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:00
Class Tuition: $10
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Artist and long-time Institute instructor Molly Hashimoto has appreciated trees all her life—they have shaped her as a hiker, outdoors lover, gardener, traveler, and artist. She pays homage to them through her art, working in many different media, each revealing different aspects of these stalwart companions: crisp lines, imposing silhouettes, and the subtle–or sometimes brilliant—hues of foliage. Hashimoto also delves into the process of creating art, discussing the mediums she used in the featured pieces and the reasons she chose them, as well as sidebars with tips and techniques.
As in her popular books Colors of the West and Birds of the West, in her new volume Hashimoto emphasizes her personal experiences with nature, telling stories about her encounters with trees everywhere from her backyard to national parks and forests throughout the West. She focuses primarily on native trees, rather than cultivars, with a special interest in 45 major species found across the region, ranging from the stately Coast redwoods to the diminutive but distinctive Fishhook Barrel Cactus. And the Fall colors of the trees around the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center are one of her greatest inspirations!
To complement her in-person events related to the release of the book (including an October 16 event at Village Books in Bellingham), Molly will share her latest work with us in an exclusive online presentation. Participants will get to hear about the process of creating the book, learn about her painting techniques through a live demonstration and hear personal reflections about her process and experience as a professional artist.
Rooted in place, trees offer endless opportunities for observation, admiration, relaxation, and inspiration. Trees of the West invites us to pause and appreciate these sentinels in all their quiet glory.
For more information click here.

Sunset and S'mores
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
5:30 pm 7:30 pm

Wenatchee River Institute
347 Division Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826
US

Come gather with us at WRI for an evening of food and s’more fun! Jump into fall with us as the evening light fades and the stars come out. Join us for a campfire meal, drinks, and live music. Socialize with fellow WRI supporters, board members, staff, and students!
Keep checking back here for more information. Ticketing information and ability to RSVP coming soon!

History of W.T. Clark's Highline Canal
2022-10-12 18:30 - 19:30
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
Location of event: The Historic Wells House
In the fall of 1901 W.T. Clark was asked to come to Wenatchee to build a gravity flow irrigation canal. From Dryden, the water flowed to Sunnyslope, Wenatchee and Rock Island as well as across the Columbia River bridge to East Wenatchee. It flowed for 34 miles without one single pump. The Highline Canal was finished in 1903 and is still in use today.
Waylon Marshall and Alice Meyer, both from the Wenatchee Reclamation District, will be at the Wells House on October 12 to talk about the history of the canal that was truly a lifesaver to orchardists then and now.
This one-hour talk starts at 6:30 and the cost is $10.
Please register here.

Envr. Film Series: Plant Rich Diet Challenge
2022-10-13 19:00 - 21:00
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Thursday, October 13 at 7 PM as we partner with Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Club for our Environmental Film and Speaker Series for a presentation and panel discussion about how choosing plant-rich diets can make a real and immediate impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and air and water pollution. It can even address the growing problems of antibiotic resistance, future pandemics, and chronic illnesses. The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Plant-Rich Diet Task Force takes us on a surprising journey to learn how what’s on our plates can make a positive difference for our personal and planetary health. The presentation will be followed by a panel of local experts to help deepen our understanding and explain how to participate in the 15 Day Plant-Rich Diet Challenge. Enter a free drawing for a plant-based cookbook and enjoy a plant-based tasting bar!
Our 21st annual Environmental Film & Speaker Series explores topics important to our community by connecting us to the world around us, raising awareness of issues impacting the environment upon which we all depend, and identifying actions our community can take to impove and sustain our Valley. These family-friendly films are offered by donation to the Museum. There are two viewing options, please register below to attend in-person or to participate vitrually through the livestream. For the in-person participants there will be a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
REGISTER HERE to attend in-person

REGISTER HERE for the livestream

Native Heritage Tours
2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:00
Saturdays, September 10, September 24, and October 15 Native Heritage Tour, The Plateau Through Native American Eyes.
The 3 tours include Dry Falls on 9/10, Frenchman’s Coulee/Vantage on 9/24, and Peshastin Pinnacles/Icicle on 10/15.
Randy Lewis will discuss the cultural significance of each area.
Tour-goers will meet at the Wenatchee Valley Museum to board a tour bus that departs at 9 am and will return by 3:00 pm. Please bring a lunch, plenty of water, and wear good walking shoes.
Randy Lewis grew up with a strong understanding and sense of place within Native American Columbia Plateau indigenous society. Lewis traces his roots to the Wenatchi band. Lewis’ enthusiasm for the history of his people, the stories of his ancestors, and their relation to the surrounding landscape come from a hope for a deeper understanding and respect of ancient cultures.
The member cost is $65/per tour or $165 for all 3 tours. The non-member price is $100/per tour.
For more information about these tours or to become a member please check our website, WenatcheeValleyMuseum.org.
You can register at: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/…/native…/

Early Morning Birding
2022-10-19 07:30 - 11:30
Location: Mountain Home Preserve
Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data? Community Science Projects are collaborations between scientists and volunteers that expand opportunities for scientific data collection and help answer real-world questions.
Learn more about becoming a CDLT citizen scientist volunteer by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org or call 509-667-9708. Please note contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather conditions can result in cancelling the route.
For more information click here.

A New Season with Stevens Pass
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
HYBRID Event: In person in WRI’s Red Barn or virtual via Zoom
Description: Join WRI for a Red Barn Event with Stevens Pass Ski Resort. General Manager, Ellen Galbraith, and Communications Manager, Amanda Bird, will be here to talk about the upcoming winter ski season. They will provide updates about the ski resort and plans for the new season. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and to welcome Ellen Galbraith back to the Pacific Northwest.
More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/10/20/red-barn-event-a-new-season-with-stevens-pass/402510

Ohme Gardens-Firewood Gather
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:00
Ohme will be participating in make a difference day this year by providing firewood that will heat the Wenatchee Rescue Mission.

When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 9:00 AM until noon.

We need people who can gather, cut and load the wood. And especially need some volunteers who can bring their chainsaws.

Please bring work gloves, sturdy work shoes and long sleeves.
For more information click here.

Planting Party!
2022-10-22 09:00 - 15:00
Join CDLT, Team Naturaleza, and the City of Wenatchee for Make a Difference Day at Saddle Rock, Saturday, October 22, from 9 am until 3 pm. We will be planting nearly 2,000 native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees around Saddle Rock. The work will involve hiking to various planting locations along the main trail/road, using a shovel to dig a hole, then planting small to medium-sized plants. We will pre-drill some of the larger holes when possible. Much of the planting will be done on uneven ground, though some can be done from the graveled road. Please leave pets at home, and we recommend not to bring small children (see soil content note at the end).
CDLT will provide lunch at noon – delicious tacos from La Tortuga Loca. You will have an option between chicken or veggie tacos, plus rice and beans. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing your own lunch in case this doesn’t meet your needs. Please make sure to bring close-toed, sturdy shoes, long pants, water, snacks, garden/work gloves that can be washed, and a shovel if you have it.
Soil/Rock Content Note: Saddle Rock Natural Area contains naturally high levels of arsenic in some areas the soil and bedrock. Even after removing mining waste, there are natural hot spots for arsenic on site that have been meticulously mapped, which we will avoid planting into. Your safety is important to us. To provide extra precautions, we will have extra work gloves, disposable masks, and washing stations for use at the Make a Difference Day event. We suggest people wash their hands at the washing stations before eating, and after the event: wash clothes, rinse off boots, and shower. You can read more about arsenic by clicking on this CDC website link.
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Knight Fright Costume Contest Run
2022-10-22 10:00 - 11:30
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley College
Come enjoy a howling time at the Knight Fright Run. We will be raising funds for Finish Line Scholarships. You can choose to do one to three laps around the WVC Campus. Prizes for the best costumes in 3 categories.
Tickets · $10 – $25
KnightFright.eventbrite.com

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Upper Valley MEND's Big Apple Glean
2022-10-22 10:00 - 13:00
Upper Valley MEND’s Big Apple GleanOctober 22, 202210am-1pmCashmere, WA
Upper Valley MEND’s gleaning program harvests excess produce from farms, orchards, and backyard gardens. This produce goes to food banks throughout Chelan and Douglas Counties. Join UV MEND, Harvest Against Hunger, and Chelan Douglas Community Action Council, on October 22nd, Make a Difference Day, for this year’s Big Apple Glean! We will be harvesting around 18,000lbs of apples for food banks across Washington State. This glean is located on an orchard in Cashmere, 10am-1pm, and we are looking for LOTS of volunteers. You will be equipped with all the necessary equipment. All you need to bring is water.
There is no age limit for this event we just ask that parents/guardians stay with their children and keep a watchful eye the whole time. We love to have families join!
If you would like to join us, please email Lily Roberts, Upper Valley MEND Gleaning Coordinator, at gleaning@uvmend.org.We hope to see you there!

Shop Talk
2022-10-22 19:00 - 20:00
Location: Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee
Details: Wenatchee Valley resident Adina Scott shares her stories about adventure, community and climate from Washington to Antartica to Everest.
For more information click here.
