Why We Are Fire Dependent in North Central Washington
2023-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | WA
Wednesday, February 1st from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn
Join WRI and Dale Swedberg to learn about the fire ecology of North Central Washington including fire regimes, fire effects, fire by-products and the integral part fire plays in the health, sustainability, and resilience of the ecosystems where we live, work, and recreate.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/02/01/red-barn-event-why-we-are-fire-dependent-in-north-central-washington/410780

Twilight Snowshoe Trek
2023-02-03 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-02-10 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-02-17 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-02-24 16:30 - 19:00
This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Mission Ridge Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. The pace of each trek is fitted to the group’s interests and abilities. Great for first-time snowshoers and those looking for a unique, non-skiing, on-snow experience. Twilight Snowshoe Treks are approximately 1.5 miles in length, with an elevation gain of roughly 550 feet, and take approximately 2 hrs.
Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp.
Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters, and facemask.
Groups will meet at 4:30 PM in front of the Hampton Lodge Rental/Retail Shop and will depart promptly at 5:00 PM.
Price
$10 to register, $30 to rent snowshoes.
How To Purchase
Tours are available by reservation every Friday and Saturday evening from January 6th to February 25th.

Hands On Science
2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
Hosted by the Rocky Reach Discovery Center, Chelan PUD
Explore the world of energy — mechanical, kinetic, electrical, and light — at the Family Fun Energy Extravaganza every Saturday in January and February at 10am and 2pm, in the STEM Center at the Rocky Reach Discovery Center. Attendance is first come, first served. The Energy Extravaganza is a free, 1-hour journey designed for grandparents, parents, and kids to learn, laugh, and experience together. Afterward, the fun continues with some take home experiments and activities. Be sure to stop by the Discovery Center for four floors of fun exhibits and games. Admission is free.

For more information click here.

Snowshoe Strolls at the Hatchery
2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00
Fridays @ 1-3pm and Saturdays @ 10am-12pm and 1-3pm in January and February
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? All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided.
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Snowshoe Stroll at WRI
2023-02-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-23 10:00 - 12:00
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
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? Snowshoes are provided and all experience levels are welcome.
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2023-02-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
Yoga Basics with Dianne
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 am at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for the month of February.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week. One day, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $85 for members and $110 for non-members.
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited.
To register click here.

Beginner Bird Walks
2023-02-08 08:00 - 09:30
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Second Wednesday of every month from 8-9:30am (1/11, 2/8, 3/8)
Join knowledgeable WRI staff on this beginner bird walk around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. No registration is required.
For more information click here.

Antoine Etienne and the Flora of His Namesake Creek
2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Wednesday, February 8th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn
In 1860, a Black prospector named Antoine Etienne mined for gold in Peshastin Creek, the creek that now bears his name. Reports claim that he found $1,100 worth of gold, which would be worth over $100,000 today. Come learn about this fascinating Washington pioneer and take a look at Etienne Creek’s flora.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/02/08/red-barn-event-antoine-etienne-and-the-flora-of-his-namesake-creek/416132

Environmental Film: My Garden of a Thousand Bees
2023-02-09 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us on Thursday, February 9th for our Environmental Film Series! This month we have My Garden of a Thousand Bees! This is free to members and $5 for non members.
About the film:
My Garden of a Thousand Bees follows acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn
during the COVID-19 lockdown of spring and summer 2020, as he becomes bee obsessed and
develops relationships with individual bees. Filming more than 60 species of bees, from Britain’s largest
bumblebees to scissor bees, which are the size of a mosquito, Dohrn observes how differences in behavior set different species apart from each other. Eventually, he gets so close to the bees, he can identify individuals just by looking at them.
There will be a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats!
To register click here.
This event is co-sponsored by Wenatchee Outdoors!

Valentine's Dinner at Mission Ridge
2023-02-11 17:30 - 20:00
Hosted by Mission Ridge
Are you looking for a change of pace this Valentine’s Day? Well then, Mission Ridge has the answer for you. Join us for our annual Valentine’s Dinner at Midway Lodge.
The evening kicks off with a guided romantic scenic snowshoe walk up to the Midway Lodge. Take in the mountains as music greets you upon arrival. Enjoy a wine-tasting (included) in the Igloo before your fine-dining experience begins. Check-in will be at Hampton Lodge from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Reservations include two drinks. *20% gratuity will be added to the purchase price.
Book now online and save 20%. But, don’t wait as we can only accept 40 reservations per night. To book online for 2/11 click here. To book online for 2/14 click here.

The Wenatchee Pinnacles: Wenatchee's Own Volcanic Rocks
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:30
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 PM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center; and via Zoom. Dr. Ralph Dawes, Earth Sciences professor at Wenatchee Valley College, will talk about the latest insights on volcanics in the Wenatchee area: The Wenatchee Pinnacles: Wenatchee’s Own Volcanic Rocks.
The Wenatchee Pinnacles are volcanic rock protrusions on the hillsides west of Wenatchee, including: Saddle Rock, Castle Rock, Old Butte, the Wenatchee Dome, and Rooster Comb. Over a century of controversy continues over their rock types, ages, origins, their role in the gold deposits in the Wenatchee Gold Belt mining district and tectonic history of the area.
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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84520197937 Please sign in at 7:00 PM, February 14!
This program is free and open to the public.

Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History
2023-02-15 18:00 - 19:30
This event is hosted by North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $10
To register for this event click here.
Join award winning author and photographer Paul Bannick on an intimate visual exploration of the life history of the Snowy Owl, based upon his 2020 book, Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History.
Through dozens of never-before-published images of the “Arctic Owl”, Paul will help us understand how they survive, breed and live alongside other wildlife on the Arctic tundra and in wintering areas further south. He will also look at how they compare to other North American Owls and what we can do to help them thrive.
Paul’s startling photographs illustrate behaviors, such as courtship displays, that are heretofore only available as illustrations elsewhere. These images are complemented by decades of first-hand experience with these birds during all seasons of the year and reflect the latest science.

Birds of Play with the Corban Welter Band
2023-02-17 19:30 - 21:00
This event is hosted by the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
“The gentle mandolin picking and the cooing acoustic guitar lines fall together in a gorgeous cascade, like a serene creek babbling in the woods. Over top, Paul’s smooth and steady voice carries a sense of sincerity that’s a true rarity. ” – Joe Vitagliano American Songwriter
Join us at Snowy Owl Theater for the magical combination of Alex Paul, Eric Shedd, Anneke Dean, and Jack Tolan who make up the Birds of Play. Their bluegrassy sonorous sounds are a balm in these crazy winter days and you won’t want to miss this performance. Featuring a special guest appearance from The Corban Welter Band, Corban was described as a ‘songbird’ of folk and bluegrass roots. He is also one of our newest local artists, having moved to Leavenworth during the pandemic!
For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

Capturing Memories in Watercolor & Ink
2023-02-19 11:00 - 13:30
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $50
To register for this event click here.
Join adventure artist Claire Giordano for a joy-filled online workshop exploring watercolor, ink, and pencil techniques to create beautiful pages of visual notes. Claire is a watercolorist par excellence, educator, community scientist, and adventurer. Her work captures the drama, serenity, and chromatic wonder of the natural world.
She first started making her distinctive “memory pages”–a combination of nature journaling, mini paintings, color swatches, and candid notes–over five years ago. They quickly became her favorite painting practice and now she wants to share it with you!
Whether you are on the trail or at home enjoying photos of a recent adventure, Claire will share her approach to creating quick sketches, page layout, and experimenting with color to quickly record what we experience, see, and feel while exploring nature.
By painting along with Claire during this participatory workshop, you’ll learn the techniques to create a simple yet captivating visual record of your outdoor adventures, dripping with color.
Claire Giordano is an environmental artist, writer, and educator creatively exploring the interwoven patterns of people, place, and climate change. In her interdisciplinary work Claire strives to create visual and virtual spaces that foster connections between individuals and our warming world and inspire curiosity and empathy for our environment.
This class is for all levels of painters or sketchers. Claire is excited to share the fun and creative process with you! Please note that everyone who signs up for Claire’s class will be subscribed to Claire’s monthly art newsletter where you can follow along on her painting adventures and learn about her future art classes

Western Monarchs: Migration, Adaptation and Resilience
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:30
Red Barn event at Wenatchee River Institute/Zoom hybrid: Western Monarchs: Migration, Adaptation and Resilience by David G James February 22, 2023. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., start at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.wnps.org/wv-events/calendar/1782
This presentation by Dr. David G. James will provide the results of recent research on the migration biology of monarchs in the Pacific Northwest, as well as insights into the ability of monarchs to adapt to a warming climate. Despite reports to the contrary, the monarch does not face irretrievable doom and gloom. Instead, it is a shining example of how an insect can alter its biology to better suit a changing environment. Threats do exist to monarch survival (pesticides, host plant loss, parasites) however, none are overwhelming. A holistic view of monarch biology and ecology better describes the ability of this species to persist and show resilience.

Backyard Fruit Tree Workshop
2023-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
Hosted by Cascadia Conservation District
Location: WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
1100 N Western Ave Wenatchee, WA
Workshop will cover management and scouting techniques on a variety of fruit trees during the workshop. Equipment will be provided.
Question and Answer to follow.
RSVP appreciated: (509) 436-1601 info@cascadiacd.org
