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On March 1, 1910, the deadliest avalanche in North American history swept down the snowy Cascades, burying two trains and killing 96 people. Randy Dasho from Port Orchard, will lead a guided tour of the Wellington site on Saturday, September 3. The tour also visits several other sites between Leavenworth and Stevens Pass that played important roles in the history of the Great Northern Railway Company. Tour-goers meet at the Wenatchee Valley Museum to board a tour bus that departs […]

Event by Stan's Merry Mart Location: Stan's Merry Mart Duration: 1 hr 30 min We are hosting free food preservation classes presented by Margaret Viebrock from the WSU Extension office. Each week a different topic will be covered. Handouts will be provided. Please call Margaret with any questions 509.745.8531 Wednesday, September 7 Successful Sauerkraut & Pickle Making Monday, September 18 Jams, Jellies and Pie Fillings Monday, September 26 Canning Meat, Fish, Wild Game and Soups For more information click here.

Hosted by Actualize Sports & Fitness Join us on Saturday Morning's for a FREE killer community workout! We want to do REALLY HARD workouts with YOU. For some reason, we think it will bond us. These will be the kick in the butt kind of workouts that make you reach for your "SUPER STRENGTH". Where you start to question if you should quit, slow down, or tap out. Make no mistake, our training will improve you just as much mentally […]

Walk to End Alzheimer's Location: Walla Walla Point Park We walk to find a cure, we walk to let people know you are not alone, we walk because memories matter. Please walk with us. For more information click here.

Saturdays, September 10, September 24, and October 15 Native Heritage Tour, The Plateau Through Native American Eyes. The 3 tours include Dry Falls on 9/10, Frenchman’s Coulee/Vantage on 9/24, and Peshastin Pinnacles/Icicle on 10/15. Randy Lewis will discuss the cultural significance of each area. Tour-goers will meet at the Wenatchee Valley Museum to board a tour bus that departs at 9 am and will return by 3:00 pm. Please bring a lunch, plenty of water, and wear good walking shoes. […]

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:00 pm 8:00 pm HYBRID EVENT! Come in person in WRI's Red Barn or livestream via Zoom Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87378715780 If you’re looking for information, insight, and inspiration about climate change, put on your life vest and settle into Writer in a Life Vest, thirty-six lyric essays about the Salish Sea by Lopez Island, WA author Iris Graville. The Wenatchee River Institute and A Book for All Seasons will host Graville at a reading and discussion Tuesday, […]

Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th (every second Wednesday of the month) 8am-9:30am @ WRI Join WRI for a birding walk around the WRI campus! All birding experience levels are welcome. Loaner binoculars are available, too! You'll also learn to use eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world. These walks happen once a month. Join for as many as you can! For more information click here.

Hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Location: Ski Hill Lodge The all-female string band from the Chumstick Highway-the Chumlilies, play classics and originals. Fun for the whole family! For more information click here.

Hosted by Actualize Sports & Fitness Join us on Saturday Morning’s for a FREE killer community workout! We want to do REALLY HARD workouts with YOU. For some reason, we think it will bond us. These will be the kick in the butt kind of workouts that make you reach for your “SUPER STRENGTH”. Where you start to question if you should quit, slow down, or tap out. Make no mistake, our training will improve you just as much mentally […]

Hosted by WSU Extension Chelan/Douglas Counties Master Gardeners Location: Community Education Garden 1100 North Western Avenue in Wenatchee, WA. Three topics: Garden Clean-Up to Avoid Weed and Insect Problems; Composting;  Overwintering Cannas and Geraniums. For more information click here.

Start your day out right with Yoga on the Patio followed by a Mimosas of choice. Orange, Pineapple or Blackberry. Vinyasa for all levels. Bring your own mat. The patio is shaded for a lovely relaxing time. $25 includes Yoga class and a Mimosa Call to reserve your spot. 509-470-5682 or email shannon@hardhatwinery.com For more information click here.

Event by Stan's Merry Mart Location: Stan's Merry Mart Duration: 1 hr 30 min We are hosting free food preservation classes presented by Margaret Viebrock from the WSU Extension office. Each week a different topic will be covered. Handouts will be provided. Please call Margaret with any questions 509.745.8531 Monday, September 18 Jams, Jellies and Pie Fillings Monday, September 26 Canning Meat, Fish, Wild Game and Soups For more information click here

The VID Expedition-Attempting the World Record for Longest Distance Traveled by Hand Cycle There’s a great opportunity coming up on Tuesday, September 20, to hear about the VID Expedition. This expedition was started by Michiel Desmet who is from Belgium and has been living with a spinal cord injury for the past 10 years. He is currently attempting to break the world record for the longest distance traveled by hand cycle. His route is more than 4000 miles long (6500 […]

Hosted by Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Location: Ski Hill Lodge Kristen Marlo began singing before she could talk and hasn’t stopped since. She is a classically trained vocalist and self-taught guitarist, but also an accomplished composer and lyricist. She is a United States Air Force veteran. Inspiration for her prolific songwriting comes from passion for new experiences; her work covers the full range of human emotion, from love and lust to rage and revenge. For more information click here.

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 changing weather conditions can result in cancelling […]

Hosted by Actualize Sports & Fitness Join us on Saturday Morning’s for a FREE killer community workout! We want to do REALLY HARD workouts with YOU. For some reason, we think it will bond us. These will be the kick in the butt kind of workouts that make you reach for your “SUPER STRENGTH”. Where you start to question if you should quit, slow down, or tap out. Make no mistake, our training will improve you just as much mentally […]

Saturdays, September 10, September 24, and October 15 Native Heritage Tour, The Plateau Through Native American Eyes. The 3 tours include Dry Falls on 9/10, Frenchman’s Coulee/Vantage on 9/24, and Peshastin Pinnacles/Icicle on 10/15. Randy Lewis will discuss the cultural significance of each area. Tour-goers will meet at the Wenatchee Valley Museum to board a tour bus that departs at 9 am and will return by 3:00 pm. Please bring a lunch, plenty of water, and wear good walking shoes. […]

Event by Stan's Merry Mart Location: Stan's Merry Mart Duration: 1 hr 30 min We are hosting free food preservation classes presented by Margaret Viebrock from the WSU Extension office. Each week a different topic will be covered. Handouts will be provided. Please call Margaret with any questions 509.745.8531 Monday, September 26 Canning Meat, Fish, Wild Game and Soups For more information click here

Hosted by Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Location: Ski Hill Lodge Penstock Band-Corban Welter and friends bringing the bluegrass. For more information click here.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 7:00 pm8:00 pm HYBRID EVENT: WRI's Red Barn 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 or livestream via Zoom Carved and scoured by catastrophic floods at the end of the most recent ice age, the Channeled Scablands of eastern Washington unfold with rugged beauty and the diversity of their natural features and wildlife habitat, including braided waterfalls, sprawling canyons and cinematic palisades. With Beautiful Wounds, writer/photographer Timothy Connor leads us on a lush photographic journey into the […]

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour autumn amble with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the air begins to cool and the leaves turn gold. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing to prepare for winter? Can we find all 5 types of salmon that are spawning in the fall? Difficulty level: a ‘walk in […]

Saturday, October 1st 8:00AM-4:00PM Each fall thousands of hawks, eagles, and falcons fly along a high ridge above Lake Chelan on their way to winter territories. Join Wenatchee River Institute for a field trip to the Chelan Ridge Hawkwatch International (HWI) observation point to witness this amazing spectacle! You’ll hear from local biologists and have the opportunity to help gather data with the biologists! Participants will carpool in the WRI Otter Van. Field Trip Cost: $35 for WRI Members and […]

Visit to No. 2 Canyon: Expanding recreation opportunities in Chelan County Ride with the Trust for Public Land and TREAD to the top of No. 2 Canyon to hear about the opportunity to protect Twin Peaks and other important lands in Chelan County. Join us at the top of No. 2 Canyon for views of the Twin Peaks property. If conserved, Twin Peaks would connect the Horse Lake trail system and the No. 2 Canyon trail system and create public […]

Fireside Roasting and Toasting opening night. Hosted by Hard Hat Winery Location: Hard Hat Winery & Tasting Room Relax along side a warm fire and roast a marshmallow for a tasty Smore while drinking your favorite Hard Hat Wine. We have premade smore kits for purchase. All ages are welcome & We offer non alcoholic beverages too. Chili & Cornbread is on the menu Karaoke is waiting for you every Friday! For more information click here.