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Hosted by Riverfront Rock Gym and Courageous Kids Climbing Free opportunity for children between the ages of 3-months and 103-years with special needs, physical or developmental, to experience rock wall climbing at Riverfront Rock Gym. Location: 1319 Walla Walla Avenue, Wenatchee WA 98801 For more information click here.

Join the Washington Native Plant Society (W.N.P.S.) to celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Month! Join W.N.P.S. for a free webinar on Heather Ecology and Restoration Efforts which will help us all learn more about restoration efforts in popular day-hike locations along the North Cascades Highway: “Heather Ecology and Restoration Efforts” with Kelly Baraibar, USFS Biologist in the Methow Valley Ranger District. Heather provides some subalpine plant communities with the essential requirements to exist in harsh conditions. They form hardy mats which […]

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Class Tuition: $15 After nearly being eradicated in the early 1900s, the gray wolf (Canis lupus), a native Washington species, has naturally returned to the state. A wolf pack with pups was confirmed in July 2008 in western Okanogan and northern Chelan counties and represented the first fully documented breeding by wolves in the state since the 1930s! Since then, the state’s wolf population has increased at an average rate of 28% every year, […]

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Instructor: Scott Fitkin Class Tuition: $15 This is an online class. What reptiles and amphibians call this place home? What adaptations do they use to weather all four seasons? Whether you're simply learning from home or plan on joining the Snake Count field course that weekend, be prepared for special insights to the world of herptiles. Hosted by Scott Fitkin, this course focuses on identification, adaptations, beautiful imagery and fun facts. If you can't […]

Horse Lake Trail Runs Hosted by Run Wenatchee Horse Lake 25K, 10-Mile and 5-Mile Trail Runs Horse Lake Reserve, Wenatchee, WA Presented by Subaru/Cascade Autocenter We are excited to be back on these historic Wenatchee Valley trails! The 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile Horse Lake Trail Runs are held on an amazing 1,700-acre reserve, owned and managed by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, in the Wenatchee Foothills. Start times 25K — 7 a.m. 10-Mile — 7:30 a.m. 5-Mile — 8 a.m. COVID-19 Protocols Depending on […]

Come join us for the Annual Manson Apple Blossom 5K/2K Fun Run and help Celebrate the 100+1 Anniversary of Manson Apple Blossom. Proceeds go towards supporting the Manson Apple Blossom Scholarship Fund. LOCATION Manson, Washington 145 Wapato Way DESCRIPTION Annual Manson Apple Blossom 5K/2K – Come Celebrate the 100+1 Anniversary! Proceeds go towards supporting the Manson Apple Blossom Scholarship Fund. RACE SCHEDULE 7:30am – Packet pick-up, day-of registration 8:30am – Race Starts 9:30am – Awards 10:00am – Course closed, breakdown […]

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Instructor: John Rohrer and Scott Fitkin Class Tuition: $110 At first glance, our snake friends get a bad rap, yet they become fascinating, even personable, once you learn about their special niche within our local ecosystem. These cold-blooded creatures need hiding spaces to take refuge from the hot and cold, while also needing places to bask in sunlight to warm their bodies, and the Methow Valley is a premier classroom for finding them in […]

Rise and Climb! Hosted by Arlberg Sports Haus Event by Larry Peterson and Leavenworth Cycling Location: Arlberg Sports Haus in Leavenworth This is a free event If you missed last Sundays Climb....which many of you did.... heres another chance. Derby! likely a Derby out and back so as to avoid the snow, mud, water going down into Eagle Creek. Join me!! It'll be fun I said! For more information click here.

Expedition Reclamation-Its here in Nature We Belong Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Step behind the scenes with filmmakers and characters from Expedition Reclamation, a short documentary highlighting 12 Washington-based Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color exploring their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation. Six of the characters are from the Wenatchee Valley! In this live, virtual event you'll get a peek into the filmmaking process, view the trailer, hear dynamic panel discussions, and dig into what it […]

The Photographer's Cookbook Instructor: Juan G. Aguilera Class Tuition: $15 You finally got that fancy digital camera you've wanted for so long, and now you're ready to capture wonderful places, colorful cultures, and breathtaking scenery. To make the processes of shooting and curating your photos simple, Seattle-area photographer Juan Aguilera will show you how to approach the work as though you were using recipes from a cookbook. Looking at photography as a process of gathering ingredients, Juan will help you […]

Event by Micah Baker Hey y'all! I'll be teaching yoga in the park this summer on Sundays! Donations accepted but not required. Bring your mat and water. Meet at Walla Walla Point Park by the racquetball and tennis courts. For more information click here.

Join us and our partner/film sponsor North Central Washington Audubon Society in viewing the documentary Anthropocene: The Human Epoch and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Sessions on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 PM. A Working Group of international scientists is deciding whether to declare a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – a planet shaped more by mankind than nature. Its members tell the story of the Anthropocene and argue whether it’s a tragedy, a comedy, or something more surreal. With […]

Last summer, Chelan County conducted a study to document river use in the Leavenworth area. This report also included the results of a community survey about local river recreation use. In order to address some of the issues identified in the community survey, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce has developed a Recreation Ambassador program which will be implemented in summer 2021. This presentation will share the results of the 2020 river recreation study and the details of the proposed 2021 […]

Trail Building is a science– it takes education, skill, and technique to make great trails. Here at Evergreen, we've been studying trail building for years, and it's part of our mission to share our expertise with you. Evergreen’s Trail School program gives you the opportunity and skills to become a backbone in your community, and learn what it takes to make your favorite trails a reality. From design and construction, to essential maintenance and dirt-shaping, Evergreen’s pro builders teach you […]

Red Devil Trail Runs Red Devil 50K, 25K and 10K June 5, 2021 Sandcreek Trailhead, Wenatchee National Forest, Cashmere, WA We are excited to be back on these great Wenatchee National Forest trails south of Cashmere! The 50K, 25K and 10K runs held on single-track trails and old logging roads have earned a reputation as some of the most challenging in the Pacific Northwest! Start times 50K — 6:30 a.m. 25K — 7:30 a.m. 10K — 8 a.m.   50K The Red Devil […]

Echo Valley - 1700 Cooper Gulch Rd, Manson, WA 98831, United States For 2021, Echo Valley is returning to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time. For more information click […]

SINGLE RACE FORMAT RETURNS! For 2021, we are returning Echo Valley to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time. Based in the pristine wine country of Lake Chelan, Echo Valley […]