Events

Please join us for a fun day of cleaning up trash along the Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers. We will be floating 3 miles via raft and stopping along the way to pick up litter from the banks. April is a great time of year for this work since we’ll be able to remove any garbage that has accumulated over the winter before the snow melts and the river rises to levels that will wash things downstream. Due to the logistics […]

Chelan Douglas Land Trust Presents- Early Morning Birding Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data?  Community Science Projects are collaborations between scientists and volunteers that expand opportunities for scientific data collection and help answer real-world questions. Learn more about becoming a CDLT citizen scientist volunteer by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org or call 509-667-9708. Please note contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather […]

Spring Saunter Thursdays and Fridays in April & May from 10am-12pm (April 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, May 5&6, 12) Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a spring nature walk as the flower buds start to show and wildlife shake off the cold of winter. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth and the surrounding land with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Registration is required beforehand. Visit the website for more information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Where: C.D.L.T. Jacobsen Preserve When: Thursday April 21st (Earth Day Eve) Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm -come at anytime Parking: Along skyline drive and Number 2 Canyon Road Description: English and Spanish speakers welcome Families Welcome Story Walk Wildflowers of the Foothills W.N.P.S. Scavenger Hunt (1/2 mile loop trail) Play I-Spy Find animals hiding in the sagebrush      

Washington State Parks has designated the free days in 2022 when visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). April 22nd is Earth Day.  For more information click here.

Spring Saunter Thursdays and Fridays in April & May from 10am-12pm (April 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, May 5&6, 12) Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a spring nature walk as the flower buds start to show and wildlife shake off the cold of winter. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth and the surrounding land with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Registration is required beforehand. Visit the website for more information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Join C.W.E.M.B.A. and the Chelan Douglas Land Trust for SageFest Saturday, April 23rd, from 9 am - 1 pm, and help us get the trails on the right track to start the biking season! We will have tacos, brats, and beverages to finish off to reward your volunteerism. Meet at the Horse Lake Trailhead at 9 am with gloves, boots, water, and whatever else you need until 1 pm. This event is a family-friendly work party. For more information click […]

Cave B Estate Winery is a beautiful place located in Quincy, Washington, next door to the famous Gorge Amphitheatre overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. This trail run wanders through the Cave B Familigia Vineyards, through the sage dotted desert plateau and along the cliffs overlooking the Columbia River. It is an event for all levels: walker, joggers, runners - a fantastic training run, beautiful views and chance to get out and enjoy the majesty of the land and nature. The […]

Join us for the Sustainable Wenatchee Earth Day Fair outside of Pybus on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. 10:00am - 2:00pm Join us in celebrating the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day! Enjoy educational booths, take-home activities for kids, and shop local, eco-friendly goods. Check out a Link bus, several models of electric vehicles, and bring your pup to visit the Earthwise Pet van! This FREE event at Pybus Public Market. Depending on Covid, we will have an hybrid indoor/outdoor event in the Event Center […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center Join us in the MakerSpace during the month of April for Science on Saturdays. Saturday, April 23 is Recycled Blooms. Find new ways to create with recycled materials. This is one of the prettiest science experiments you will ever do! Using recycled plastic, CD’s, wire, heat and other recycled items, you’ll create a beautiful flower garden. Participants will be able to make between 2 to 3 flowers per […]

The 11th Annual Earth Day Fair in Leavenworth Here's just some of the things we have done in past years: Lots of fun and educational booths Hands-on activities for kids and adults Food booths Music by Recycled Rhythms and Friends A Silent Auction where you can bid on a wide variety of items from local businesses, organizations and individuals Electric vehicle display For more information click here.

Wolves in Washington: Updates from WDFW and the Wolf Advisory Group This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute Class tuition: $10 This is a virtual event. In this follow-up to last year's popular online program, biologists with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife will give an overview of the status of wolves in the state, provide updates on current wolf packs, and take questions from the public. Participants will also learn how they can stay updated, get […]