Events

Gear Swap at Riverfront Rock Gym $10 to set up a table Suggested $5 donation Raffle $1 per ticket Proceeds are donated to the Washington Anchor Replacement Project For more information click here.

This event is hosted by Waste Loop Thursday, December 8, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Colchuck Consignment: 5653 Sunset Hwy, Cashmere, WA Do you have outdoor gear that needs fixing? What about skills or tools that could help fix things? Or do you want to learn some new DIY repair skills? Join us for a night of helping each other mend our well loved gear so we can keep it out of the landfill! If you are interested in volunteering […]

Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Tuesday, December 13th from 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn              Join WRI and the Washington Native Plant Society for a Red Barn Event! You’ll learn more about the Wenatchee Mountains, the geology of the area, and some special plants that call this place home. Join us in person in the Red Barn or virtually via Zoom. The Wenatchee Mountains contain, in a relatively small area, a diverse mix of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. These mountains are […]

Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute 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.

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Since it's already a winter wonderland in Leavenworth, WRI is kickstarting snowshoeing earlier into the holiday season this year! Join WRI for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with knowledgeable naturalists through Waterfront Park in Leavenworth. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way. Snowshoes are provided. This walk is at a beginner level. Registration online is required, general admission (ages 6+) is $10 […]

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Since it's already a winter wonderland in Leavenworth, WRI is kickstarting snowshoeing earlier into the holiday season this year! Join WRI for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with knowledgeable naturalists through Waterfront Park in Leavenworth. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way. Snowshoes are provided. This walk is at a beginner level. Registration online is required, general admission (ages 6+) is $10 […]

Tuesday, December 20th from 8:30am-1:30pm @ WRI December 20th is one of North Central Washington Audubon's Christmas Bird Count days! Wenatchee River Institute is partnering with NCW Audubon Society to lead one of the routes along the Waterfront Trail here in Leavenworth. All experience levels are welcome and you are not required to stay the full duration. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/12/20/christmas-bird-count-with-wri/410747

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Since it's already a winter wonderland in Leavenworth, WRI is kickstarting snowshoeing earlier into the holiday season this year! Join WRI for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with knowledgeable naturalists through Waterfront Park in Leavenworth. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way. Snowshoes are provided. This walk is at a beginner level. Registration online is required, general admission (ages 6+) is $10 […]

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Since it's already a winter wonderland in Leavenworth, WRI is kickstarting snowshoeing earlier into the holiday season this year! Join WRI for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with knowledgeable naturalists through Waterfront Park in Leavenworth. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way. Snowshoes are provided. This walk is at a beginner level. Registration online is required, general admission (ages 6+) is $10 […]

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Since it's already a winter wonderland in Leavenworth, WRI is kickstarting snowshoeing earlier into the holiday season this year! Join WRI for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with knowledgeable naturalists through Waterfront Park in Leavenworth. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way. Snowshoes are provided. This walk is at a beginner level. Registration online is required, general admission (ages 6+) is $10 […]

Red Barn Event: The Approach 2 with Ingrid Backstrom Wednesday, January 4th from 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn Help the Wenatchee River Institute welcome back local professional skier, Ingrid Backstrom for a Red Barn Event! She is back to show her team's new film, The Approach 2: a ski and snowboard film elevating people of color, women, and adaptive athletes. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/01/04/red-barn-event-the-approach-2-with-ingrid-backstrom/405173

Thursdays (and select Sundays) in January & February @ 10am-12pm Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the land turns white and the temperatures drop. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? […]