Events

A FREE virtual presentation by Author and Biologist, Eric Wagner. In partnership with NCW Libraries and CDLT, as part of Humanities Washington's Speakers Bureau program. Eric Wagner explores not just the surprising ways plants and animals survived the eruption, but also the complex roles that people have played. To register click here

We are sending off the season in style with Flamingo Days, our season-ending tradition that is on the last operating weekend of the season every year. Join in on the Flamingo Scavenger hunt for your chance to win a 2023/2024 Premier Pass. One lucky flamingo hunter will be rewarded each day with a season pass for next year, and there are tons of other prizes to pick up as well. Dust off your best neon ski gear and help us […]

Join SAGE and the Chelan-Douglas CASA Program for their 2nd annual Wenatchee Valley Color Rush during the 2023 Apple Blossom Parade! Run, jog or walk. Strollers and wheelchairs welcome. Adults: $40 Kids: $25 Family Pack: $100 For more information and to register click here. START LINE : OLD BASEBALL FIELD OFF OF MILLER STREET FINISH LINE : 7TH STREET

Location: Horse Lake Reserve Get out on the trails and explore spring wildflowers in April! Join CDLT's Elisa Lopez and Team Naturaleza for a wildflower identification walk. We will walk 3.8 miles with 300 feet elevation gain along the Old Ranch Road and Burts Trail. During this walk we hope to see lupine, balsamroot, barestem biscuitroot, spring beauty, yellow bells, blue bells, and more. This walk will be guided in English and Spanish, all ages are welcome. Registration required. Please register […]

Saturday April 29, 2023 | 9 am - 2 pm Pybus Public Market, Wenatchee, WA Save the date! Our Annual Plant Sale is coming up on Saturday April 29th from 9-2. The Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan County is excited to host our community once more for this anticipated Spring event. Come shop through award-winning tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. We'll also have locally grown perennials, herbs and more! Ask about which plants are firewise and waterwise from our selection, and […]

This event is hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Every year thousands of Firefighters protect communities from wildland fires. We are dedicated individuals working together to defend life and property from fire's potential devastation. Variable, rugged terrain and dangerous conditions require knowledge, strength and cooperation. The Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge serves as an opportunity for Firefighters to connect with our Brothers and Sisters from around the region. The race is an opportunity to rep our crews and departments; to demonstrate […]

This event is hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Spring Gear Swap 11am-2pm Osborn Property-Outdoor Covered Area. No admission fee for attendees. Buy Sell Trade

Location: Lower Castle Rock Even land that’s been severely disturbed can provide a home for rare wildflowers if we give it enough care and attention. On this outing, join CDLT Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger and Elisa Lopez to view the Fuzzy-tongue Penstemon in the wild in early May. We will learn a little bit about the process of caring for a highly disturbed area, and how the pandemic led to the local discovery of this rare plant. After the guided […]

Come share stories (or plans) of your hikes, camping, skiing, and other adventures with a great community. Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30 to 6:30 at the River Rock Gym. Additional details to follow. We look forward to having you join us! Please RSVP below so that we can plan snacks and beverages.

Coping with Climate Change: Which plants can make the move to cooler locations? This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute and the Methow Conservancy Tuesday, May 2nd from 7-8pm via Zoom Join WRI and the Methow Conservancy to learn about how plants are coping with climate change. Dr. Nathalie Chardon will talk about the data collected last summer to answer the question of why many plant species aren't moving to higher elevations to keep up with climate change. More […]

Got questions about plants or pests in your garden? Come join our weekly plant clinic at your local extension office! Live - in person - on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm. Our WSU Master Gardener diagnosis team is available to help identify problems with plants or pests and recommend solutions to manage them in your garden. Please bring a sample, photos, and as much information as you can with you to your visit. Read more information about our clinic services on […]

Get out on the trails and explore spring wildflowers in May! On this outing, join CDLT's NEW Community Inclusion Coordinator, Elisa Lopez, to view the wildflowers that grace our open hillsides in the lower Foothills. Join us for a spring hike along the first 2 miles of Cashmere Canyons Preserve. On this wildflower walk, we hope to see lupine, balsamroot, barestem biscuitroot, larkspur, serviceberry, blue-eyed Mary, and more. The hike is on a narrow dirt trail with 1100 feet of elevation gain for […]