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SAS (Sisters in Action Sports) Ambassador, Courtney Feeney, will be leading a low-key snowshoe hike at Leavenworth Ski Hill in Leavenworth, WA. This is a girls/women’s only hike. All sisters all ages welcome. Bring your own gear. Please make sure you have the appropriate layers, outwear, gloves, hat, waterproof shoes/snowshoes/micro spikes, poles, etc.  Depending on conditions, snowshoes may not be needed.  Bring snacks and hydration.  No alcohol please. Let's socialize while we exercise! Meet new people and spend quality time […]

Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Sustainability: What You Can Do Methow Recycles comes to Leavenworth The First of Four Classes to help us learn how we can make a difference in this world! Presenter: Miles Milliken from Methow Recycles Doors open at 6:30 for no-host refreshments, talk starts at 7 Admission: Suggested donation $2 Most of us recycle, but there is much we do not know about what happens with it when the truck takes it away. Did we put the right […]

Fly Tying Classes Wenatchee River Institute Tuesdays March 12-April 9 6-8:30pm $60 regular, $48 WRI member Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited for five nights of tying flies specifically for catching fish in local waters! All fly tying equipment provided for the class. Go home with 1-3 flies each night! Don't worry if you miss a class! Limit of 12 participants!

Backpacking is one of the most immersive outdoor experiences. It combines hiking and camping to create a self-sustaining wilderness adventure. It may seem daunting at first, but with the proper gear and planning, backpacking can be for anyone. To help with the planning process, Arlberg Sports is hosting an evening with Osprey Packs and Summit Sales NW to provide some insight on how to get started backpacking, ensuring a safe and positive experience. Topics to be covered: -How to plan […]

Date Sat, 04/06/2019 Time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join us Chelan Douglas Land Trust on Saturday, April 6th for the 2nd Annual SageFest - a volunteer trail event co-sponsored by Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and Central WA Evergreen Mountain Bike Association (EMBA). We will meet at the Horse Lake trailhead at 9:00 AM, break into groups that will be shuttled to various access points, then meet back at the trailhead for a 1:00 PM BBQ. We plan to do […]

On December 18th, 1994, Steve Burchett died from injuries sustained in an avalanche burial while doing avalanche mitigation work at Mission Ridge Ski Area. Steve loved to ski and golf. The proceeds from this tournament are used to sponsor professional ski patrollers in their pursuit of continued education, purchase new rescue equipment for the Mission Ridge Mountain Patrol, and further avalanche education for all winter enthusiasts. This event is hosted by the Mission Ridge Pro Patrol. When: April 6th, 2019 Where: […]

View PDF Date Sat, 04/06/2019 Time 1:00-3:30pm Location Meet at Saddle Rock Trailhead Sign up online here! Did you know that gold mining is a huge part of Wenatchee’s history? Join geologist Brent Cunderla to explore the geology and history of mining at Saddle Rock and Dry Gulch. A short presentation at the trailhead will be followed by a 1.5-mile hike up Dry Gulch Road to see the evidence of mining on the ground. Enjoy an early spring day on the […]

Fly Tying Classes Wenatchee River Institute Tuesdays March 12-April 9 6-8:30pm $60 regular, $48 WRI member Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited for five nights of tying flies specifically for catching fish in local waters! All fly tying equipment provided for the class. Go home with 1-3 flies each night! Don't worry if you miss a class! Limit of 12 participants!

Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 9 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. In the Path of Destruction—Eyewitness Chronicles of Mount St. Helens Richard Waitt, Research Geologist with USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, will talk about his book, In the Path of Destruction—Eyewitness Chronicles of Mount St Helens. The book portrays Mount St. Helens’ May 18, 1980 eruption through first-person stories of people caught in, racing […]

Date Thu, 04/11/2019 Time 2-5 PM Location Ski Hill in Leavenworth Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at wildflowers, birds, and wildlife. Depending upon interest and conditions, participants will explore both ski trails and bike trails during this 3 hour walk. Connie has explored these hills for 40 years and enjoys sharing her local knowledge with all ages and backgrounds. Meet at the Ski Hill Parking lot on 10701 Ski Hill Drive in Leavenworth. Please dress […]

Spring Saunters Friday, April 12, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Waterfront Park Trail Join area naturalists from the Wenatchee River Institute for a FREE guided spring tour along the Waterfront Park Trail in Leavenworth. Learn about local and migratory birds, flowers, cultural history and more. Meet at 347 Division St. 10AM. Drop-Ins Welcome Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+ Contact Info Rachel Bishop rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org 509-548-0181 x5

Date Sat, 04/13/2019 Time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join us on Saturday, April 13th for the 2nd Annual SageFest - a volunteer trail event co-sponsored by Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and Central WA Evergreen Mountain Bike Association (EMBA). Where we meet will depend on trail and road conditions, and we will provide more information on this as we get closer to the event. We’ll meet at 9:00 AM, break into groups that will be shuttled to various access […]

Early Wildflower Walk at Sam Hill View PDF Date Sun, 04/14/2019 Time 1-4 PM Location Sam Hill (parking is limited; will carpool) Sign up online here! Don't miss this! See the wildflowers at the Land Trust's Sam Hill property, just inside Icicle Canyon near Leavenworth. This property is unique and hosts a variety of beautiful and interesting plants. Join CDLT board member Jack Mynatt and Washington Native Plant Society Members Don and Ann Schaechtel on Saturday, April 14 from 1-4 […]

Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Date and Time: April 16th 2019, 7pm-9pm A Plastic Ocean begins when journalist Craig Leeson, searching for the elusive blue whale, discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean. In this adventure documentary, Craig teams up with free diver Tanya Streeter and an international team of scientists and researchers, and they travel to twenty locations around the world over the next four years to explore the fragile state of our oceans, uncover […]

Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Speaker Event, Coexisting with Large Carnivores Come out to the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Wed., Apr. 17th and learn about coexisting with large carnivores from Western Wildlife Outreach (WWO). Doors open at 6:30pm for no-host refreshments and community social, and the interactive presentation begins at 7pm. WWO is a Bellingham, WA nonprofit organization focusing their outreach and education on helping people live, work and recreate near large, wild carnivores –bears, cougars and wolves! […]

Date Thu, 04/18/2019 Time 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust on Thursday, April 18th from 3-6 PM for trail maintenance in the foothills, exact location to be determined. The work for this day will depend on what we get done during earlier work parties. This work will likely be light to moderate and involve hiking 1-3 miles and using hand tools such as hoes and McLeods along the way. CDLT will provide […]

Time & Location Apr 20, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM Pybus Public Market, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA About The Event Join Sustainable Wenatchee at the Pybus Event Center to celebrate our planet and learn about how to protect it! Featuring interactive and educational booths from a variety of local organizations and kid's activities by Joyful Scholars Montessori School and TEAMS Learning Center. Learn about the NCW EcoChallenge and get registered. Bring a tee-shirt or bag and […]

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt for Families View PDF Date Mon, 04/22/2019 Time 4-6 PM Location Jacobson Preserve Sign Up Online Here! Come out for an easy way to explore nature and celebrate Earth Day with your kids in the Foothills! This event is free and open to anyone. The Land Trust will be stationed at the beginning of the trail to help you get started, and Land Trust staff, local volunteers and nature lovers will be stationed along the trail […]

Riverfront Rock Gym Geezer Gathering! Tuesday 6:30am-11am $12 day pass with gear included (Harness & Shoes). A great way to meet new climbing partners! For more information click here.

Wildflower Walk in the Foothills - Jacobson Preserve View PDF Date Tue, 04/23/2019 Time 5:30-7:00 pm Location Jacobson Preserve Sign up online here! Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation week by spending an evening surrounded by blooming wildflowers, with a great view to lift your spirits. Conservation Fellow Susan Ballinger has designed these short, weekday strolls to fit a busy schedule and all ages. Bring your camera! Susan has been studying the native plants in our foothills for over 20 years and enjoys introducing […]

Red Barn Event at the Wenatchee River Institute, Wednesday, April 24th Rock Glaciers of the Eastern Cascades, Professor Karl Lillquist PhD, Geography Department at Central WA University Central WA University Professor Karl Lillquist will present Rock Glaciers of the Eastern Cascades in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Wednesday, April 24th. Doors open at 6:30PM for community social and no-host refreshments, presentation begins 7PM. When we think of the Cascade Mountain Range, glaciers often come to mind. Author and prolific […]

Date: April 24 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Are your plants getting too cold?  The Wenatchee Valley Museum’s Maker Space is introducing the next class in the Get Lit series: Greenhouses!  Learn the science behind greenhouses and how to make one for your own home or backyard.  With the knowledge you gain in this class you will be able to make your own greenhouse, big or small, for your own home.  This class will be for ADULTS ONLY.  Admission […]

Date Thu, 04/25/2019 Time 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust on Thursday, April 25th from 3-6 PM for trail maintenance at Horse Lake Reserve to prepare for the 6th Annual Horse Lake Trail Run. We will split up into small groups to do brushing and hazard reduction along the route. This work will likely be light to moderate and involve hiking 2-5 miles and using hand tools such as loppers, hand saws, […]

Wildflower Walk in the Foothills - Balsamroot Trail View PDF Date Thu, 04/25/2019 Time 5:30-7:00 pm Location Balsamroot Trail Sign up online here! Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation week by spending an evening surrounded by blooming wildflowers, with a great view to lift your spirits. Conservation Fellow Susan Ballinger has designed these short, weekday strolls to fit a busy schedule and all ages. Bring your camera! Susan has been studying the native plants in our foothills for over 20 years and enjoys introducing […]

Science on Tap! Dog Behavior and Cognition 4/25/2019 6-7pm @ Badger Mountain Brewing Join Wenatchee River Institute and Victoria Cussen, PhD at Badger Mountain Brewing for Science on Tap! Is your dog plotting to overthrow you? Are some breeds smarter than others? How can you communicate with your dog, and how do they communicate with you? An overview of what decades of research investigating dog behavior and cognition tells us about these furry strangers in our homes. Donations Suggested

Spring Saunters Friday, April 26, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Waterfront Park Trail Join area naturalists from the Wenatchee River Institute for a FREE guided spring tour along the Waterfront Park Trail in Leavenworth. Learn about local and migratory birds, flowers, cultural history and more. Meet at 347 Division St. 10AM. Drop-Ins Welcome Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+ Contact Info Rachel Bishop rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org 509-548-0181 x5

Date Fri, 04/26/2019 Time 2-5 PM Location Ski Hill in Leavenworth Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at wildflowers, birds, and wildlife. Depending upon interest and conditions, participants will explore both ski trails and bike trails during this 3 hour walk. Connie has explored these hills for 40 years and enjoys sharing her local knowledge with all ages and backgrounds. Meet at the Ski Hill Parking lot on 10701 Ski Hill Drive in Leavenworth. Please dress […]

A Night of Films & Culture April 26th 2019 at the Liberty Theater in Wenatchee, WA Best recent short films with a focus on outdoor recreation and the Pacific Northwest. Saturday will be a night of culture featuring red carpet photo opportunities, snacks and refreshments. For more information visit www.leavenworthfilmfestival.org  

Saturday, April 27, is the sixth-annual Horse Lake Trail Runs in the Wenatchee Foothills! Distances include 25K, 7 Mile and 5 Mile. Proceeds benefit the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and its trail building and maintenance program at the 1,700-acre Horse Lake Reserve. Each Horse Lake registrant will receive an eco-friendly participant shirt; a finishers hat pin; a free lift ticket from Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort for the 2019-20 ski season; and discounts on beer and food at a post-race […]

Pybus Market Presents- Date/Time Date(s) - 04/27/2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location Pybus Public Market The 2019 WSU Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardener plant sale is at Pybus Market from 9:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, April 27. The sale will feature more than 20 varieties of tomatoes including both heirloom and favorite hybrids. A good selection of perennials, vegetable and herbs grown by Master Gardeners will be available as well as the ever-popular Walla Walla perennials. There will be between […]

Wenatchee Velo presents-Lids on Kids April 28, 2019. 11am to 3pm at the Pepsi Cola Youth Day at the Park. For more information click here. 

Tuesday 6:30am-11am $12 day pass with gear included (Harness & Shoes). A great way to meet new climbing partners!

May 1 and 18, June 1 and 15, 8:00 – 9:30 am – Sleeping Lady Bird Walk – Join retired wildlife biologist, nature journalist and artist, Heather Murphy for our free, informative walk; and earn your Sleeping Lady Birder patch. Over the past 31 years she has recorded 109 species of birds in the Sleeping Lady area, which is documented in the Citizen Science eBird program at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Tour is free to the public. Meet at 8:00 am at the gazebo in […]

Lecture Series presents Richard Brinkman on the Pacific Crest Trail and community May 2 The 2018-2019 WVC Speaks Lecture Series presents “We Are Community: Finding Gemeinschaft in a Gesellschaft World,” by WVC faculty Richard Brinkman. Brinkman will be presenting a second time for the lecture series his research findings from traveling the Pacific Crest Trail. Brinkman first presented about his journey in 2016. The lecture is Thursday, May 2 at 2 p.m. in Wenatchi Hall room 2105 and room 901 […]

Date Thu, 05/02/2019 Time 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE! Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust on Thursday, May 2nd from 3-6 PM for trail maintenance at Horse Lake Reserve. We will tackle trail maintenance on the upper Horse Lake trails that will likely be under patches of snow or too muddy to work on during earlier volunteer trail events. This work will likely be light to moderate and involve hiking 2-5 miles and using hand tools such as loppers, […]

Spring Saunters Friday, May 3, 2019 10:00 am 12:00 pm Waterfront Park Trail Join area naturalists from the Wenatchee River Institute for a FREE guided spring tour along the Waterfront Park Trail in Leavenworth. Learn about local and migratory birds, flowers, cultural history and more. Meet at 347 Division St. 10AM. Drop-Ins Welcome Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+ Contact Info Rachel Bishop rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org 509-548-0181 x5