Events

Date Thu, 03/23/2023 Time 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location Jacobson Preserve This event is hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust Join us at Jacobson Preserve for annual spring maintenance on the trail system. This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 1.5 miles and 380 feet of elevation gain. Most volunteers will be working with hand tools such as hoes and McLeods but a brushing option is available within a short walk of the trailhead, […]

This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute This is a virtual event Class Tuition: $10 To register for this event click here. For a much longer time than our very recent revisiting of what it means to be human on our planet, our psycho-biology, sense of aesthetics, notions of self, down to the manner in which we perceive the natural world (including ourselves), have been a seamless and integrated whole. Only in the most rare occasions can one glimpse the […]

Red Barn Event: Nexus Ski Film with Sasha Dingle Thursday, March 23rd from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom Join WRI and Leavenworth professional skier, Sasha Dingle, to watch the new ski film, Nexus! It is an action sports film documenting five distinct groups of skiers, their connection to the mountains, and how skiing shapes their relationships. This film is produced and directed by women. This is a hybrid event. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/23/red-barn-event-nexus-film-with-sasha-dingle/422125

Red Barn Event: Geologic Fluids and Plant Life Wednesday, March 29th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom Join WRI, Washington Native Plant Society, and local geologist, Ralph Haugerud for a Red Barn Event! You'll learn about the four types of geologic fluids. The effects of these fluids govern how water moves in and through our landscape, thereby shaping our plant communities. This is a hybrid event. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/29/red-barn-event-geologic-fluids-and-plant-life-/420392

Garden Planning Workshop Thursday, March 30th from 5-6:30pm in WRI’s Red Barn Have you always wanted to grow your own food, herbs, or flowers, but have never known where to start? Or maybe you were worried about not having enough space for your dream garden. Come learn from avid gardener and WRI Community Programs Educator, Chelsea Trout. More info and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/30/garden-planning/421135

This event is hosted by Waste Loop Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 as […]

This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Date: Fri, 03/31/2023 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location Kenzie's Landing Trailhead Join CDLT in building a short segment of trail connecting Sage Hills trail around the new Kenzie's Landing parking area. We are excited to get this build prior to the Foothills Trails opening April 1st. Kenzie's Landing will be open the public in late-April. This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 0.25 […]

Saturday, April 1st from 10am-12pm in WRI’s Red Barn Join WRI and Wenatchee Bee and Supply to learn more about how to be a friend to the bees! These pollinators do a very important job, and we can help support them in our own gardens. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/04/01/helping-our-pollinator-friend-the-bee/426538

Come learn more about Wenatchee Outdoors’ new mission, vision, advocacy, and outings programs at the first WenOut Friends and Member Meetup of the year, Tuesday, April 4th from 5:30 to 6:30 at the River Rock Gym. We look forward to having you join us! Please RSVP below so that we can plan food and beverages.

This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute Class Tuition: $10 This class is virtual To register for this event click here. Do you want to learn how to use knowledge and skill to thrive in the outdoors? Join us for an online presentation to learn the keys to effective natural shelter-building, primitive water purification, friction fire-making, wild edibles foraging, and other skills that will keep you alive in emergencies and enhance your outdoor experiences. Jason Knight is the author […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Join us on Thursday April 6th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for our Environmental Film Series featuring A Nesting Story discussing hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are one of nature’s greatest hits. This program highlights the four hummingbird species of North Central Washington in a general appreciation of the beauty and biology of hummers. The program ends with an exquisite short video: “Celebrate the Anna’s – A Nesting Success Story”. Bruce […]

Come experience the magic of the Ancient Lakes in the heart Washington Desert in this unique trail race! These trails are truly spectacular and will allow you to experience the best the desert has to offer, taking you on a journey through canyon-like gorges, along the shores of ancient desert lakes and to the base of cascading waterfalls. You will feel like you are in the desert southwest but with a Washington flare. With a distance for everyone, and the […]