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Washington Native Plant Society Wenatchee Valley Chapter Presents: Prospector Antoine Etienne and the Flora of Etienne Creek This is a zoom event. Program Description In 1860, a black prospector named Antoine Etienne mined for gold in Peshastin Creek and the creek that now bears his name.  Reports claim that he found $1,100 worth of gold, which would be worth over $100,000 today.  Who was Antoine Etienne?  In this presentation we will explore what we know about this fascinating Washington pioneer, […]

Thursdays in January & February, 10am-12pm Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the land turns white and the temperatures drop. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? All skill levels are […]

Fridays in January & February, 1pm-3pm Saturdays in January & February, 10am-12pm AND 1pm-3pm Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come […]

Lake Wenatchee State Park- Leavenworth, WA Every Saturday in January and February, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us at Lake Wenatchee State Park north entrance every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a 1.3 mile snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking […]

The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next Zoom program will be on Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 PM. Dr. Rob Thomas, Regents Professor of Geology at the University of Montana, will discuss “The Geology of Yellowstone Country” The Yellowstone Plateau volcanic field is one of the largest, most violent volcanic regions on earth. Over the last 17 million years, the “Yellowstone hot spot” has left a track of volcanic scars and deposits as the North American plate slowly moves southwest across […]

Thursdays in January & February, 10am-12pm Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the land turns white and the temperatures drop. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? All skill levels are […]

Location: Riverfront Rock Gym The RRG presentation series is back! Join us on February 10th as @charleyvoorhis takes us on a journey of how he enjoys wild places, all the while capturing them from behind the lense. If you want to give a presentation to your awesome community down here at the gym, please email jake@riverfrontrockgym.com! For more information click here.

Fridays in January & February, 1pm-3pm Saturdays in January & February, 10am-12pm AND 1pm-3pm Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come […]

Hosted by the North Cascades Institute Cost-$50 Virtual Workshop Watercolors are a beautifully unpredictable medium. In this two-hour workshop environmental artist and writer Claire Giordano will show us how to create a beautiful North Cascades mountain scene from start to finish. From making expressive skies to sharing her shortcut techniques for painting trees and rock, Claire breaks down the complexities of watercolor into fun and easy to follow steps that embrace the natural tendencies of the medium. And, by utilizing […]

Lake Wenatchee State Park- Leavenworth, WA Every Saturday in January and February, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us at Lake Wenatchee State Park north entrance every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a 1.3 mile snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking […]

Red Barn Event: An Evening with Marcela Todd Zaragoza - Her Research on Small Seabirds Wednesday, February 16th 7-8pm, Virtual Join us for an evening with Marcela, learning about the research and science work she was doing before joining WRI as a Field Educator! Marcela worked with the Quantitative Conservation Lab at the University of Washington working to conduct research and collect data on Scripps’s Murrelets (a small seabird) reproduction. Check the website for more detail and information to connect virtually: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/02/16/red-barn-event-an-evening-with-marcela-todd-zaragoza-her-research-on-small-seabirds/369119

Thursdays in January & February, 10am-12pm Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the land turns white and the temperatures drop. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? All skill levels are […]

Fridays in January & February, 1pm-3pm Saturdays in January & February, 10am-12pm AND 1pm-3pm Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come […]

Lake Wenatchee State Park- Leavenworth, WA Every Saturday in January and February, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us at Lake Wenatchee State Park north entrance every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a 1.3 mile snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking […]

Thursdays in January & February, 10am-12pm Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the land turns white and the temperatures drop. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? All skill levels are […]

Fridays in January & February, 1pm-3pm Saturdays in January & February, 10am-12pm AND 1pm-3pm Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come […]

Event by Badger Mountain Brewing and Visit Wenatchee Valley Location: Downtown Wenatchee on Orondo between Wenatchee Avenue and Columbia One of Wenatchee Valley's most legendary events, Rails and Ales Presented by Numerica Credit Union is back for year seven! We're closing down Orondo Ave and bringing the mountain to you. Enjoy an epic evening of skiing, snowboarding, music, and fun in the heart of downtown Wenatchee. Come watch some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the state throwdown in this rail jam […]

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Saturday, February 26th 10am-12pm @ WRI During the winter months, deciduous woody shrubs and trees without flowers and leaves still hold clues to their identity. Join Washington Native Plant Society members for a stroll along the Wenatchee River to learn some new identification skills. We will observe and differentiate maple, dogwood, snowberry, cottonwood, and other woody shrubs and trees. Immerse yourself in twig terminology as you examine leaf scars, bud scales and other […]

Lake Wenatchee State Park- Leavenworth, WA Every Saturday in January and February, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us at Lake Wenatchee State Park north entrance every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a 1.3 mile snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking […]

Event by North Central Washington Audubon Society Location: Walla Walla Point Park The Friends of Horan bird walk takes place the first Wednesday of each month. There is no registration required for these walks. Just show up, be prepared for the weather and, walk about 2.5 miles on easy, gravel trails. Each of the walks begins at 07:30 and ends by 10:00. It is fine to leave the walk early if you have limited time. The walks begin at the north-most […]

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Wednesday, March 2nd 10am-12pm @ WRI During the winter months, deciduous woody shrubs and trees without flowers and leaves still hold clues to their identity. Join Washington Native Plant Society members for a stroll along the Wenatchee River to learn some new identification skills. We will observe and differentiate maple, dogwood, snowberry, cottonwood, and other woody shrubs and trees. Immerse yourself in twig terminology as you examine leaf scars, bud scales and other […]

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is the sponsor for the premiere of the film, “Expedition Reclamation” presented by The Brave Space Project, as part of the Environmental Film and Speaker Series on Thursday, March 3 at 7 PM. This short documentary seeks to redefine “outdoorsy” and reclaim belonging in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color by highlighting their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation. Join us virtually to hear from co-directors, Erin Joy Nash and Chelsea Murphy, as they and […]

Event by North Central Washington Audubon Society Location: Apple Capital Loop Trail Join Joe Veverka and Tucker Jonas for a couple of hours of birding at Porter’s Pond in East Wenatchee. We will meet at the Apple Capital Loop Trail-19th St Trailhead at 8:00 am and walk along the Apple Capital Loop Trail and side trails looking for waterfowl and grebes on the river. We expect to find several species of waterfowl as well as wintering sparrows and perhaps even some […]