Wenatchee Outdoors

Thursday Night Drags!
2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This event is hosted by Mission Ridge Ski Team and Mission Ridge

Join us Thursday nights starting January 25th and compete with and against your friends in head-to-head GS racing! Skiers AND snowboarders welcome!!

Register for just $89 per person!

Sign-up and let us know if you have a team and we will group you together for the series! No team? No problem, we will make one for you!

Details and registration can be found here: https://www.mrst.us/page/show/5904943-thursday-night-drags

Pushed: Miners, a Merchant, and (maybe) a Massacre
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:00
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/qk69WSMSFB4?feature=share
This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. Red Barn Events are now hybrid; you may join us in person in the Red Barn or livestream virtually.
We are partnering with A Book for All Seasons to sell Ana Maria Spagna’s new book PUSHED: Miners, a Merchant and (Maybe) a Massacre. Pick up a copy and get it signed!
One day in 1875, according to lore, a large number of Chinese miners—perhaps as many as three hundred—were murdered, their bodies pushed over a cliff into the Columbia River. In her new book, Pushed: Miners, a Merchant, and (Maybe) a Massacre, Stehekin author Ana Maria Spagna explores the so-called Chelan Falls Massacre. In this talk, Spagna will describe her research into the event including encounters with historians, archaeologists, Indigenous elders, migrant workers, and descendants of “Gold Mountain sojourners.” She will explore the phenomena of historically ignored and “fake” massacres in an attempt to discover what really happened to these Chinese miner, as well as examine contemporary xenophobia in our region.
Ana Maria Spagna is the author, most recently, of PUSHED: Miners, a Merchant and (Maybe) a Massacre. Her previous books include Uplake: Restless Essays of Coming and Going, Reclaimers, stories of elder women reclaiming sacred land and water, Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus, winner of the River Teeth literary nonfiction prize, 100 Skills You’ll Need for the End of the World (as We Know It) a humor-infused exploration of how to live more lightly on the planet, as well as a middle-grade novel, The Luckiest Scar on Earth, and a poetry chapter, Mile Marker Six. Ana Maria’s work has also been recognized by the Society for Environmental Journalists, and as a four-time finalist for the Washington State Book Award. She lives in Stehekin, Washington with her wife, Laurie.
For more information click here.

The 70 Project
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | TBD, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
In this slideshow presentation, Andy Dappen discusses his year-long Seventy Project. In the year between his last and his next June birthday, Andy plans to mountain bike 70 days, ski 70 days, paddle 70 days, summit 70 peaks, lead 70 outdoor rock routes of a specified difficulty, lead 70 indoor rock climbs of a specified difficulty, enjoy 70 outings with his wife, take outings with 70 different people, ascend 210,000 vertical feet (70K x 3), travel 1,400 non-motorized miles (70 x 20), and more.
This presentations discusses the whys and wherefores of the project, shows slides of various adventures along the way, presents lessons learned and challenges encountered, fesses up to where he is and is not on pace, and strives to motivate others to take on projects of their own.

Waterville Plateau & Bridgeport Areas Birding
2024-02-24 00:00 - 23:59
This event is hosted by the North Central Washington Audubon Society
February 24, 2024 08:00 – 4:30PM
Waterville Plateau and Bridgeport areas with Dan Stephens
Join Dan Stephens on an exciting day to the Waterville Plateau and Bridgeport Area on Saturday, February 24th. A wide variety of waterfowl and some late winter birds will be seen, with possibilities including Lapland Longspur, Northern Pintail, Snow Bunting, and Short-eared Owl. Meet at 8:00 am at the Easy Street Park and Ride in Wenatchee. We should return by 4:30. Contact Dan Stephens at 509 679-4706.
For more information click here.

Snowshoe Stroll at the Hatchery
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology 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? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.
All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided.
Difficulty level: beginner level
Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required.
Cost:
Adults (15+) $20
Youth (6-14) $10
Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.
If the cost is a barrier for you to participate, follow the “Financial Access Form” link below.
For more information or to register click here.

CONTACT INFO
Joshua Schaub
jschaub@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
5095480181

Reel Rock 18 Premier
2024-02-25 17:30 - 19:30
Hosted by Riverfront Rock Gym
$3 from every entry fee will be donated to The Brave Warrior Project! There will be raffle prizes at the event. For more information click here. Reel Rock 18 — Riverfront Rock Gym

Wed Wenatchee Birding
2024-02-28 07:30 - 09:30
Location: Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee
Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area in Wenatchee! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds.
Total walking distance is approximately 2 miles, over a mostly flat and gravel path with some slight hills. Come prepared for the weather. This event will happen rain or shine!
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are mostly gravel and compact earth.
Bathrooms available near the parking lot at the start and end of the walk.
Meet in the north parking lot of Walla Walla Point Park, near the restrooms and playground at 7:30am. The plan is to finish by 9:30am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.

CONTACT INFO
Tucker Jonas
tjonas@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181

Leavenworth Repair Cafe
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00
Do you have items that need fixing? Join Waste Loop for their first Repair Cafe of 2024!
Event taking place at Wenatchee River Institute Barn Beach Reserve
Repair Cafes are a community space which brings together skilled volunteer fixers and items that need repair, including textiles, small electronics and appliances, bicycles, and more. These events foster community, reduce waste, and build up the circular economy in NCW. If you want to learn more about our Repair Cafe initiative or get involved, check out our Repair Cafe page.

Wenatchee Polar Plunge
2024-03-01 13:00 - 15:00
Learn More and Join the Party at PolarPlungeWA.com

Event by Special Olympics Washington and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Washington

This winter, Walla Walla Point Park will once again be packed with brave polar plungers. Just chill though, you don’t have to get in the water. Whether you get cold for a cause or show up to cheer others on, this annual tradition has something for everyone. Join us for an experience like no other!
By joining in the fun, you’ll be supporting 8,000+ athletes with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities across our state.
1:00 pm – Registration opens
2:30 pm – Awards & Costume Contest begins
3:00 pm – PLUNGE!

For more information click here.

East Wenatchee Porter's Pond Birding
2024-03-02 08:00 - 10:00
This event is hosted by the NCW Audubon Society
Saturday March 2, 2024 8:00 – 10:00 AM
East Wenatchee Porter’s Pond with Joe Veverka
Join Joe Veverka for a couple of hours of birding at Porter’s Pond in East Wenatchee. We will meet at the Apple Capital Loop Trail 19th Street Trailhead at 8:00 AM and walk along the Apple Capital Loop Trail and side trails looking for waterfowl and grebes on the river. We expect to find several species of waterfowl as well as wintering sparrow and perhaps even some early arrive Violet-green swallows. Walking should be fairly easy, not exceeding two miles at a birder’s pace. Bring binoculars, good shoes or boots, plenty of water, and snacks. Don’t forget a camera. All skill levels are welcome and no sign-up is necessary. If you have any questions, email Joe Veverka at joe_veverka@yahoo.com.
For more information click here.

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024
2024-03-07 17:00 - 19:30
Location: Numerica Performing Arts Center
Event by Wenatchee Fly Co & Guide Service and Mike Sherer

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is a traveling roadshow of the best fly fishing films in the world designed to create community, inspire, encourage and support fly anglers and conservation efforts worldwide. Come for the action, stay for the comradery, all while helping raise money for local conservation of the waters we love.

We will be having a huge raffle and silent auction. Show up early, have a drink, and bid on some amazing items.

For more information click here.

Planetarium Night Sky Viewing
2024-03-07 17:30 - 20:00
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Planetarium Night Sky Viewing – Thursday March, 7th from 5:30-8:00pm Start the night in our dome-shaped planetarium for a trip through the solar system. We’ll finish with a stargazing walk if we have clear skies.
For more information click here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2024/03/07/planetarium-night-sky-viewing-/472737

Rails and Ales
2024-03-09 12:00 - 22:00
Rails & Ales is a legendary winter festival drawing thousands to the heart of downtown Wenatchee. This epic spectacle of skiing, snowboarding, and music is fun for the whole family. Rails & Ales features some of the best skiers and snowboarders from across the country throwing down tricks and jumps to compete for a place on the podium.

Get ready to dive into the excitement! Before the competition takes center stage, gather at Centennial Park for a thrilling lineup of experiences. Test your skills on skis and snowboards, trapse across the snow in a pair of snowshoes and embrace the fast-paced thrill of shooting a hockey puck – the park is your playground. And that’s not all – warm up with hot food and beverages from an array of vendors. This is just the beginning of the adventure that awaits you! After the park, head over to Orondo Street to the Rail Jam for an action-packed, high-energy night of thrilling tricks and stellar stunts. As you watch the action unfold, treat your taste buds at a variety of food trucks and charming downtown establishments. And for those who are 21 and above, enjoy a selection of locally crafted beer and cider in our vibrant beer gardens.

The night doesn’t end with the competition, make your way back to Centennial Park, where the excitement continues with the awards presentation and concert. Get ready to groove to the rhythm of live music from Sour Fuzz, the rock powerhouse from Bellingham. A beer garden will be in a designated audience area, so all ages can enjoy the music.

For more information click here.

Easy snowshoe at NEW Stemilt Basin Non-Motorized Snopark
2024-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Stemilt Basin Non-Motorized Snopark (Orr Creek Rd), Orr Creek Rd, at junction of Stemilt Loop Rd, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Easy 3 mi snowshoe to the lower junction to explore the newly designated Stemilt Basin Non-Motorized Snopark.
Participants looking for a longer trek with more elevation (6mi round trip with 1200ft gain) may elect to self-guide to Upper Wheeler Resevoir.
This outing will be to familiarize users with this amazing addition to Wenatchee’s non motorized winter use area; offering beginner to advanced winter hobbyists a large area to play in the snow.
***Parking at this time is limited; please carpool or reach out to Robert Arnold to coordinate. Lincoln Park public parking on Methow Street is a great place to meet 30min prior to outing.

Birding by the River
2024-03-13 08:00 - 09:30
Location: Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth
Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for the weather. These walks will happen on the second Wednesday of each month for the whole year. Join us for as many as you can!
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am and plan to be finished by 9:30am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.

CONTACT INFO
Tucker Jonas
tjonas@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

The Wow of Bird Colors-Online
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:30
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $10
In part two of a four-part series of talks on bird biology, naturalist David Lukas will introduce us to the marvelous world of bird colors and patterns. Do you know how many types of colors there are on birds, and how these colors are produced? Did you know that humans and birds see colors in different ways and that birds use colors and patterns in a wide range of ecological and behavioral contexts? This will be a fun, and colorful, talk that leaves you never seeing birds the same way again.
To take your understanding of bird biology to the next level, sign up for David Lukas’ other classes in his new Institute online series:

Under the Surface with Bird Bones and Skeletons > REGISTER
Understanding Bird Songs > REGISTER
It All Begins in the Nest > REGISTER

If you can’t make the specific date or time of a class you want to take, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the program on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time to re-watch too.
For more information click here.

Repair Cafe in Wenatchee
2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:00
Do you have items that need fixing? Join Waste Loop for our first Repair Cafe in Wenatchee!
Location: Pinnacles Prep Charter School
504 South Chelan Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801
Repair Cafes are a community space which brings together skilled volunteer fixers and items that need repair, including textiles, small electronics and appliances, bicycles, and more. These events foster community, reduce waste, and build up the circular economy in NCW. If you want to learn more about our Repair Cafe initiative or get involved, check out our Repair Cafe page.

Science on Tap
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Science on Tap with Chris Sheridan – Thursday, March 14th from 7:00-8:00pm. Join WRI at Ground Control Taproom in Wenatchee for a night of free, approachable scientific learning!
For more information click the link below:
https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2024/03/14/science-on-tap-with-chris-sheridan/466986

The Biggest Little Farm
2024-03-14 19:00 - 21:00
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center in a screening of the award-nominated documentary “The Biggest Little Farm,” and watch as a small family farm operation perseveres through environmental challenges in the 21st century.
“The Biggest Little Farm” chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature.
The screening will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, 7-9 PM. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is recommended and can be found here: https://61981.blackbaudhosting.com/…/Environmental-Film…

Red Barn Event: Alpine Rising
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Red Barn Event: Alpine Rising – Monday, March 18th from 7:00-8:00pm. Mountaineers Books author Bernadette McDonald will join us in the Red Barn for a presentation on her book “Alpine Rising.” She covers the rarely told stories of the often-overlooked local climbers and sherpas summiting the world’s tallest peaks.
For more information click here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2024/03/18/red-barn-event-alpine-rising/467277

Wednesday Wenatchee Birding
2024-03-27 07:30 - 09:30
Location: Walla Walla Point Park
1351 Walla Walla Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area in Wenatchee! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds.
Total walking distance is approximately 2 miles, over a mostly flat and gravel path with some slight hills. Come prepared for the weather. This event will happen rain or shine!
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are mostly gravel and compact earth.
Bathrooms available near the parking lot at the start and end of the walk.
Meet in the north parking lot of Walla Walla Point Park, near the restrooms and playground at 7:30am. The plan is to finish by 9:30am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.

CONTACT INFO
Tucker Jonas
tjonas@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181

WenOut Hike!
2024-03-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Jacobson Preserve Trail, 1811 Skyline Dr, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Thom Schroeder on a family friendly hike of the lower Jacobson Trail. Park at the W.R.A.C. (against the fence side) walk to the trailhead with the kiosk to meet up. Look for wildflowers blooming including Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Lupine, Sagebrush Buttercup, Blue Bells, Yellow Bells and more! Hike around the lower loop of the Jacobson Preserve trail. This is a FREE event. RSVP’s are appreciated, please scroll below to RSVP.

Deconstruction & Reuse with Waste Loop
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:00
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/EL4O53nu-uM?feature=share
This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute and Waste Loop
This is a hybrid event from the Red Barn at WRI in Leavenworth and the youtube channel above
This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
As a part of their commitment to the community, Waste Loop is excited to announce the launch of a new reuse center right here in our valley. Join us for this Red Barn Event to learn from experts in this growing industry, as well as opportunities to get involved in Waste Loop’s reuse center opening soon in Cashmere!
Have you ever finished a remodel and been astounded with how much waste was generated in the process? The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 230 million to 600 million tons of construction and demolition waste are produced nationwide each year in the United States. Fortunately, there are increasingly more options to source high quality used building materials that have been sourced from the deconstruction of other buildings. Waste Loop is proud to present on the critical issue of current building practices and showcase the transformative impact of deconstruction services and reuse facilities on waste reduction. Discover the rise of reuse facilities as integral players in creating a sustainable construction ecosystem, breathing new life into materials that would otherwise contribute to landfills. Waste Loop strives to create a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency.
For more information click here.

Our Native Bees (& Other Pollinators)
2024-03-29 18:30 - 20:00
Event Title:
Our Native Bees (and Other Pollinators) with David Jennings

Event Schedule:
5-6:15 pm: Dinner, benefitting the Community Cultural Center of Tonasket
6:30 pm: Finding Our Native Bees presentation, free to the public

Location:
Community Cultural Center of Tonasket. 411 S Western Ave Tonasket, WA 98855

Event Description:

Most of our native bees are so small and fast-moving that we often don’t notice them, or if we do, we don’t recognize them as bees. Estimates are that we have upwards of 650 species of native bees here in Washington State, but only about 500 have been identified to species. Yet bees are a keystone species: without them, whole ecosystems falter. David will provide an overview of pollination, explain why native bees are vital, and share identification tips for common bumble bees. Join in a discussion on how we can meaningfully support our local pollinators.
David Jennings has an academic background in wildlife ecology and conservation from the University of Georgia and a MPH in Biostatistics from the University of Oklahoma. He is a former WA State Fish and Wildlife Commissioner. David is the current President of the Washington Native Bee Society, and a past president of the Washington Butterfly Association and the Gifford Pinchot Task Force. Currently, he also serves on Black Hills Audubon Society’s conservation committee.

Wenatchee Run Club
2024-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club

Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly

Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own.
Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants.
Location: The Taproom at Pybus
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

River Walk starting at Pybus
2024-04-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Jena Edwards for a stroll along the loop trail. Meet outside on the South Plaza of the Pybus Public Market, at the top of the stairs to the loop trail. The walk will be about 3 miles total on the Apple Capital Loop trail, out 1.5 miles and back 1.5 miles, meeting and ending at Pybus. Make some new friends, take in the spring season and enjoy the great outdoors! Please rsvp (scroll down further on page). Thank you!

Ancient Lakes Trail Run
2024-04-06 00:00 - 2024-04-07 23:59
Register for this one early, because it sells out. All distances are hosted on Saturday. Sunday is 50K / 25K / 10K (no 50M).
Experience the Magic of Ancient Lakes!
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 same great support and swag you have come to expect from Run Super Series events, this is an event you won’t want to miss at this exciting new venue!
Course Description
With a unique cloverleaf design, our scenic course will allow you to experience the best of the Ancient Lakes area. The larger 25k loop features 3 smaller loops, each beginning and ending at a common aid station. The 25k loop features about 2,200’ of rolling up and down, with no single climb or descent more than 400’. The trails are primarily single track. The first loop will take you to the a spectacular waterfall and then run along the shores of the Ancient Lakes. The green loop will run out to yet another lake and feature a return trip through some canyon like desert terrain. The blue loop will drop you down into the Columbia River Gorge, and have you run along the river before climbing back out and rolling to the finish line. The 50k will run the 25k course twice and the 50M will run the 25k course three times. The 10k course will run on portions of the red and green loop and will have about 1,000’ of elevation gain. Trails are primarily single track.
25K will hit the aid station 2x at 4.7 and 10.1 miles. 50K will hit the aid station 5x at 4.7, 10.1, 16.2, 20.9 and 26.3 miles. 50M will hit the aid station 8x at 4.7, 10.1, 16.2, 20.9, 26.3, 32.4, 37.1 and 42.5 miles.
For more information and to register click here.

Plant Foraging Series: Arrowleaf Balsamroot
2024-04-08 18:00 - 19:30
Monday, April 8, 2024
6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St. Leavenworth, WA
Join WRI for our Plant Foraging Series. Starting this spring, we will be hosting plant foraging workshops to introduce people to the abundance of local plants and their edible, medicinal, and functional uses. Each workshop will feature a new plant at its unique harvest time. Participants will learn hands-on how to identify, harvest, propagate, and make use of the plant. Our goal is to empower people to respectfully and reciprocally engage with the plants that live here.
Arrowleaf balsamroot is found across the hills of the Wenatchee Valley come springtime, shining brightly with their yellow flowers. They grow in a large bouquet with the arrow shaped leaves shooting out below the flowers. Nearly all the parts of the plant can be used as food or medicine.
Our first workshop will be with local herbalist Kyra Skaggs. The class is designed to instruct you on foraging and harvesting arrowleaf balsamroot along with a few ways to turn it into potent herbal medicines that can be used to heal the body, mind, and spirit. This will be a hands-on class to become more familiar with this plant.
Kyra owns and operates Balsamroot Botanicals, a small herbal medicine business focused on making high quality medicines and body care products using locally wildcrafted herbs. She grew up exploring the wildlands of the Pacific Northwest and has always had a special love for plants. Following this passion for plants and the outdoors, she received a BA in Environmental Education from Western Washington University in 2016 and completed a clinical herbalism program with Wildroot Botanicals in 2020. She started Balsamroot Botanicals in 2022 because she is passionate about using plant medicine to help others take ownership of their health and deepen their connection to the world around them.
Registration required.
Space is limited, so sign up fast! Class size: 15
Cost is Pay What You Can. Choose a price that is reasonable for you. WRI offers this in recognition that not everyone can afford to pay for classes. We hope that people who can, will pay to help those you cannot.

The Geology of Sunset Highway
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee. Or via Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84520197937 Webinar ID: 845 2019 7937
Dr. Earl F. Cater, Director of the Douglas County Museum in Waterville, will present “The Geology of Sunset Highway.” Topics he will discuss include:
• Early Euro-American explorations of the Big Bend country
• Difficulty in getting to Douglas County because of elevation and size
• Barriers to Euro-American settlement: Rocks and no roads, Banks Lake area’s 800-feet high basalt cliffs, Corbaley Canyon’s fractured gneiss and schist, rockslides from basalt layers
• Obstacles from glaciation: Yeager Rock and multiple haystack rocks and other glacial features
• The first stage in Okanogan, March 1884: The Jack Smith story;
• 1913 Declaration of the Sunset Highway as the Red Trail:

Running Speed Group
2024-04-10 06:30 - 08:00 | Peshastin Dryden Elementary Track, 10001 School St, Peshastin, WA, United States
For intermediate to advanced runners, join WenOut team member Marlene Farrell for early morning speed intervals to help runners who like to race or to stay in shape. Marlene and crew meet weekly on Wednesdays, and location and time can vary.
However, for this one the group is meeting at PD Elementary at 6:30am. They will run a 3-4 mile warm up on a local trail and then we go to the PD track for intervals. They plan to do 2 x 1 mile with pretty full recovery in between, and maybe throw in a 400 or two at the end.
Please rsvp by scrolling down and hitting the rsvp button. Thank you!
