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Each fall, thousands of hawks, eagles and falcons fly along a high ridge perched above Lake Chelan on their way to winter territories. Join us for a trip to Chelan Ridge Hawkwatch International observation point so you can witness this amazing spectacle. Learn from local biologists about these birds' migration, why they are migrating and how is it all related to habitat and land management. While we are there field station biologists will be working the trapping blind providing the […]

Date Fri, 10/04/2019 Time 7am-11:30am Location Horse Lake Reserve 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 […]

Wenatchee River Institute Fall Salmon Walks, Oct. 4th and 11th, witness the return of the Pacific Salmon The fall Pacific Salmon migration has begun. Walk along the banks of the Wenatchee River guided by a WRI naturalist to watch these fish jump fully out of the water while in search of spawning grounds. The females move gravel to build a ‘nest’ for their redds (salmon eggs), as males battle over fertilization. This is an amazing experience for nearby residents as […]

Hosted by Ted Driven. A stunningly beautiful course in the scenic town of Leavenworth. Marathoners will start near the renown Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Runners will run a loop through the Icicle Canyon the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth through wooded riverfront trails. Mixed surface of asphalt and dirt trails. Surrounded by impressive mountains, you'll likely see salmon spawning in the Wenatchee River and Icicle Creek. The half marathon events welcomes both runners and walkers. The marathon is limited to runners […]

Hosted by Leavenworth Mountain Association Picking up trash in Icicle and Tumwater Canyons to keep our climbing areas clean! Free camping is available for 35 vehicles and 85 individuals Friday and Saturday nights at the Eightmile Campground Group Site. From 8AM to 1PM we will pick up trash, then there is some time to climb in the afternoon. We will provide beverages, a bonfire, a grill and good company at the Eightmile Group Campsite afterwards. We provide everything you need […]

Event: Hike For A Cause Date: October 5th Time: 11:30am to 2pm Location: Walla Walla Point Park Website to Register: https://wenymca.networkforgood.com/events/13591-hike-for-a-cause Description: Step up for kids in our valley! Walk, Bike, Run, Skate-it doesn't matter just participate! Go one mile, go 11 miles, but help us represent our collective impact as far as you can!This joint event with CASA and the YMCA has a collective goal of impacting 5000 children by year end. Both CASA and the Y have incredible outreach […]

Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 8 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. “Searching the Okanogan Drainage for Multiple Ice Age Events and Catastrophic Flooding: A FOOLS Journey” Glacial features of the Okanogan area have stories to tell, and a FOOL has come to tell them. Don Hruska, retired mining geologist, is one of four Okanogan residents who formed the FOOLS, Friends of the Okanogan Lobe. […]

Pacific Salmon in a changing climate Wednesday, October 9, 2019 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Red Barn, Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth Pacific Salmon have survived volcanic eruptions, repeated glaciations, shifting rivers, the commercial fishing boom of the late 1800s, an era of dam building, and many other human-related changes to their environment. They now face additional stressors related to climate change, including increased stream temperatures and altered river flows. Join local biologist Tracy Bowerman in a discussion about […]

Date Thu, 10/10/2019 Time 7am-10:30am Location Mountain Home Preserve 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 […]

Wenatchee River Institute Fall Salmon Walks, Oct. 4th and 11th, witness the return of the Pacific Salmon The fall Pacific Salmon migration has begun. Walk along the banks of the Wenatchee River guided by a WRI naturalist to watch these fish jump fully out of the water while in search of spawning grounds. The females move gravel to build a ‘nest’ for their redds (salmon eggs), as males battle over fertilization. This is an amazing experience for nearby residents as […]

2019 Orchard Middle School Ski Swap October 12, Orchard Middle School Gym (1024 Orchard Ave) 8 am - 12 pm Drop off Friday, October 11, 4-7pm Pick up unsold gear and checks Saturday, October 12, 2-4pm Ready for the ski season? If not, here’s the chance to prepare! Find fantastic deals on new or used skis (alpine & nordic), snowboards, poles, winter clothing, and more! Sports Fitness Outlet and Liquidation Sports are offering the best selection of winter sports gear! […]

Join Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Butte Brand for a fun fall day of volunteering at Nason Creek Alcove! We will meet in Wenatchee at 8:30 am and carpool to the site about an hour away. Once there, we will focus our efforts on: Brush removal in a small parking area and trail Installing a few steps in a steep portion of trail Installing an informational sign Removing a fence Depending on the task you choose, the work will be light […]

Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute A nature writing workshop! The Wenatchee River Institute and Write on the River bring together three north central Washington writers, Ana Maria Spagna, Heather Murphy and Derek Sheffield, with unique perspectives on observing, recording and sharing words about the natural world. Join us for a day-long workshop at the Barn Beach Reserve on the banks of the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth. The Saturday October 12 workshop, from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., includes morning presentations […]

When: October 13th 8am-9am Seller Set Up 9am-12pm Open to Costumers Where: Arlberg Sports Parking Lot Please bring all types of gear to sell! Skis, Snowboards, Bikes, Clothing, Wakeboards, Kayaks any type of sports gear. Seller: $10 (proceeds go to Chelan County Mountain Rescue) Buyers: Free

Elderberry: Syrup and natural watercolor workshop October 13th - 1:00-3:30pm Class size: min 5, max 12 In celebration of the Elderberry's healing berries and flowers we are going to learn about the medicinal properties and uses through an introductory syrup making class and learn how to how to paint with the juice of the berries. Sarah Michels with Infuse Organics is hosting this amazing workshop in her studio. She is an expert in creating natural products and will guide us […]

Science on Tap! Birds of Borneo, Suzanne Tomassi at Wenatchee Valley Brewing Co. Brewery Wenatchee River Institute brings Birds of Borneo to Science on Tap! to the Wenatchee Valley Brewing Co. Brewery on Tue., Oct. 15, 6-7pm. Suzanne Tomassi, Wenatchee Valley ornithologist and Research Scientist with the University of Sheffield, UK, will give a present about her 10-year study in Borneo’s Danum Valley. Perhaps the oldest rainforest on Earth, the remote and unforgettable Danum Valley is a biodiversity hotspot. “I […]

Fall Mushroom Forage with Wenatchee River Institute and Brian Luther Fall mushroom season is here! Do you want to learn about some of our area wild mushrooms? Thursday, Oct. 17, 9-2pm, Leavenworth resident Brian Luther, Identification and Field Trip Chairman for the Puget Sound Mycological Society, will guide us through a fall mushroom forage. The day will begin at the Wenatchee River Institute with a brief introduction to fungi, where it grows and thrives, and the role fungi plays in […]

Presented by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Date: Sat, 10/19/2019 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM Location Dry Gulch Trail, meet at Saddle Rock Trailhead Sign up online here. Get a great walk up Dry Gulch right into the heart of the local geology! Look at the sandstone layers that underlie Saddle Rock and other local volcanic high points. Join geologist Ralph Dawes for a hike up the canyon - with lots of stops to discuss what we see along the […]

With snow in the forecast, the work party and bike ride has been canceled for this weekend's Blood Sweat & Beers festivities, but the after-party HAS NOT! The party will be held at the Event Center at Pybus Public Market from 6 pm to 10 pm. With beverages, raffles, an auction and more, it will be a great time! All proceeds to benefit local trail building. Follow Arlberg Sports on Facebook for details.    

This event is hosted by Pybus University Date and Time: Tue, October 22, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM PDT Location: Pybus 7 North Worthen Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 Dahlia tubers often freeze in our cold winters. If you want to enjoy your gorgeous blooms next spring, you’ll most likely have to dig and store them at the end of the growing season. This timely class will teach you how as well as how to identify the “eyes” that hold […]

You’re invited to join the Wenatchee Valley Museum for the “Search for the Super Battery”, a part of the Environmental Film & Speaker Series, exploring topics important to our community. This films is presented at the Museum in the Performance Hall. These family-friendly events feature a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats. We live in an age when technological innovation seems to be limitlessly soaring. But for all the satisfying speed with which our gadgets have improved, many of them […]

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Presents- Music Series-with Erin McNamee When: 10/23/19 Where: Leavenworth Ski Hill Lodge Time: 6pm-8pm For more information click here.

On October 23rd, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s MakerSpace is introducing the next class in the Get Lit series: Circuit Lit Pumpkins! Halloween is just around the corner and you may find yourself wanting to carve a pumpkin. You can use an ordinary tea light candle or you can build your own circuit switch and take your pumpkin game to the next level! Carve and light your pumpkin with ease at this Get Lit event. […]

Presented by Wenatchee River Institute Wednesday, October 23, 2019 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Red Barn, Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth Red Barn Event: Water Rights Join attorney Erin McCool as she presents on the introduction to water rights law in Washington. Erin will provide a history of how the water code developed, including how the court has interpreted the code over the years. The discussion will include some current issues that are seen in the private market […]

Hosted by Icicle Creek Center for the Arts Where: Icicle Creek Center for the Arts  7409 Icicle Rd, Leavenworth, Washington 98826 When: Friday, October 25, 2019 at 6 PM – 10 PM Winterland is a celebration of ski and snowboard culture. Today's mountain athletes can only stand as tall as those who came before, the pirates of the past who followed their own path and passion. This story of adventure is far from over, as a new crop of modern-day […]

CAMPING| 2020 | MTB Join the Ms.Fit Mountain Bike Brigade as we host our 2nd annual Sister Shred Summit. As our 2019 season is coming to an end, we cant wait to share with you our plans for 2020! We wouldn't be the Ms.Fits without hosting a kickass event to celebrate women in mountain biking, and we'd be stoked to have you in attendance this year. Camping_ We have the amazing SPROMBERG MEADOW reserved for the 26th through the 27th […]

Date: Sat, 10/26/2019 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Horse Lake Reserve Join us for Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 26th from 9 am-2 PM for trail maintenance at Horse Lake Reserve. This work will likely be light to moderate and involve hiking 2-5 miles and using hand tools such as loppers, hand saws, hoes and McLeods along the way. CDLT will provide trail maintenance instruction, snacks, lunch, water to refill your own bottle, gloves and tools. […]

Make A Difference Day at Wenatchee River Institute, Sat. Oct. 26, 9AM-12PM Leavenworth– This Saturday, Oct. 26, roll up your sleeves, be prepared to get a little dirty and help the Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, tackle outdoor autumn cleanup. From 9AM to 12Noon, spread gravel on campus walking trails, rake leaves, prune blackberries, and other seasonal efforts. Make a difference while in a beautiful setting above the whispering Wenatchee River, with forest and mountain ridge views. […]

Ski/Gear Swap The ski swap is a great event to sell your unused equipment that has been collecting dust and to find new equipment you can use! You can swap or purchase ski and human powered gear, watch ski flicks, enjoy music, and socialize. **10x10 booth spots are first come, first serve on the day of the event. No reservation or purchase ahead of time** Date: Sunday, October 27, 2019 - One Day Event Location: Leavenworth Festhalle Schedule: 08:30AM – […]

Pybus University October 29, 2019 The Joy of Bird Feeding Patrick Bodell Date and Time: Tue, October 29, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM PDT Location: 7 North Worthen Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 This event is free. It’s time to bring joy into your life through the hobby of bird feeding. In any given yard, you can attract 50, 100 or even more species of birds. That’s a lot of joy and awe right outside your window. Participants will learn […]

Wenatchee Beaver Project Field Trip with Wenatchee River Institute and Trout Unlimited On Friday, Nov. 1, Trout Unlimited and Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) bring together a unique opportunity to both learn about and experience, the Wenatchee Valley Beaver Project. The Project’s efforts involve not only the relocation of “nuisance” beavers, but also focus on helping landowners manage land to be more compatible with beavers. The field trip starts at 9AM from the WRI campus, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, with […]

Where: Community Cultural Center of Tonasket, 411 S Western Ave When: Friday, November 1, at 6:30 pm. (Dinner benefiting the Community Cultural Center at 5:15 pm, followed by the presentation with tea, coffee and desserts.) Cost: Presentation is free; dinner is $9 for adults; $5 for children 5 and under; desserts by donation (benefit for the CCC). Menu: Baked boneless/skinless chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, garlic bread Why Floodplains Matter ~ and what we are doing locally to restore them, with John Crandall. […]

Mission Ridge presents the 6th Annual Pray For Snow Concert! Pray for Snow is the official kick off to the winter season! Come celebrate winter culture in the Wenatchee Valley and the start of ski season with your friends from Mission Ridge, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, Badger Mountain Ski Area, and Echo Valley Ski Area! Live music from Tallest of Trees, Buzz Brump and Brass Monkeys - Beastie Boys Tribute will have you rockin' the night away. There will also […]