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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.

National Geographic LIVE Speaker Series featuring Steve Winter Immersive storytelling and unforgettable imagery. Hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from National Geographic's photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage. Tuesday, October 4th, 7:30pm Tickets: $24 | $29 | $34 (Student/Senior Discounts Available) Locally sponsored by Martha Locke ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS From trekking India’s Himalayas in search of rare snow leopards and stalking the elusive jaguar through Latin American jungles to chronicling the nocturnal activities of the “American lion” […]

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 […]

Date: Sat, 10/08/2022 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location Horse Lake Reserve Trailhead Hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Fall volunteer events are starting! This Fall we will begin at Horse Lake Preserve where we will be removing old sections of barbed wire from various locations. Taks will include detaching barbed wire from posts, coiling the wire, and hauling it to Old Ranch Rd or Horse Lake Trailhead. Some of these locations include steep terrain. Volunteers are encouraged […]

This event has been cancelled due to intense wildfire smoke. Hosted by Central Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Join E.M.B.A. for our Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day this Saturday, Oct. 8th, from 9 am - 1 pm for instruction, games, bbq, and more at the Eastmont Pump Track. For more information click here.

The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 PM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Brent Cunderla, long-time Erratics’ president, will discuss “It’s all about the Timing, Topography and Type.”Timing of the Pleistocene Cordilleran Ice Sheet with topography (Purcell Trench in northern Idaho, and the Okanogan Valley) allowed blockage-forming glacial lakes. Ice dams created Glacial Lakes Missoula and Columbia. Break-up of ice dams caused lake flood waters to […]

Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute 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.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:30 pm 7:30 pm Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 US Come gather with us at WRI for an evening of food and s'more fun! Jump into fall with us as the evening light fades and the stars come out. Join us for a campfire meal, drinks, and live music. Socialize with fellow WRI supporters, board members, staff, and students! Keep checking back here for more information. Ticketing information and ability to RSVP coming soon!

Class Tuition: $10 This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute Artist and long-time Institute instructor Molly Hashimoto has appreciated trees all her life—they have shaped her as a hiker, outdoors lover, gardener, traveler, and artist. She pays homage to them through her art, working in many different media, each revealing different aspects of these stalwart companions: crisp lines, imposing silhouettes, and the subtle–or sometimes brilliant—hues of foliage. Hashimoto also delves into the process of creating art, discussing the […]

Hosted by Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Thursday, October 13 at 7 PM as we partner with Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Club for our Environmental Film and Speaker Series for a presentation and panel discussion about how choosing plant-rich diets can make a real and immediate impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and air and water pollution. It can even address the growing problems of antibiotic […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute HYBRID Event: In person in WRI’s Red Barn or virtual via Zoom Description: Join WRI for a Red Barn Event with Stevens Pass Ski Resort. General Manager, Ellen Galbraith, and Communications Manager, Amanda Bird, will be here to talk about the upcoming winter ski season. They will provide updates about the ski resort and plans for the new season. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and to welcome Ellen Galbraith […]

Ohme will be participating in make a difference day this year by providing firewood that will heat the Wenatchee Rescue Mission. When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 9:00 AM until noon. We need people who can gather, cut and load the wood. And especially need some volunteers who can bring their chainsaws. Please bring work gloves, sturdy work shoes and long sleeves. For more information click here.

Join CDLT, Team Naturaleza, and the City of Wenatchee for Make a Difference Day at Saddle Rock, Saturday, October 22, from 9 am until 3 pm. We will be planting nearly 2,000 native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees around Saddle Rock. The work will involve hiking to various planting locations along the main trail/road, using a shovel to dig a hole, then planting small to medium-sized plants. We will pre-drill some of the larger holes when possible. Much of the planting will […]

Hosted by Wenatchee Valley College Come enjoy a howling time at the Knight Fright Run. We will be raising funds for Finish Line Scholarships. You can choose to do one to three laps around the WVC Campus. Prizes for the best costumes in 3 categories. Tickets · $10 - $25 KnightFright.eventbrite.com For more information click here.

Hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club $5 per person or $15 per family Location: The Osborn outdoor covered area in Leavenworth The Gear Swap is right around the corner! Get into your gear closet and go out to our garage. Try on all the things. And then come to the Gear Swap to fill in gaps or get rid of redundancies! For more information click here. Questions email: events@skileavenworth.com

A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World Instructor: Katharine Hayhoe Class Tuition: $10 To register click here. In her new book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World, Katharine Hayhoe demonstrates that whether you’re a parent or a person of faith, a beach-goer or a dedicated foodie, climate change affects someone or something you already care about. While others offer doomsday scenarios and point fingers of blame, Hayhoe approaches this […]

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 […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley YMCA. Location: Walla Walla Point Park Ready to get your run on? Join us for this spooktacular event! Run/walk the full 5k or opt for the shorter 1 mile. Come dressed in your best costume and bring your furry friends! There will be a costume contest, trick or treating and fun for all ages. Registration open NOW! https://www.wenymca.org/monster-dash Time: Little Goblin 1 Mile begins at 9:00 AM // Monster Dash 5K begins […]

This event is hosted by Chelan PUD and will take place at Rocky Reach Discovery Center You won’t need a lasso, but if you’re looking to circle in on an afternoon of FREE fun, set your sights on Rocky Reach Park for the Fall Harvest Roundup on Saturday, October 29 from 1-4 p.m. No matter your age, you’ll find something amusing. Choose from hay-rides, a visit with L-Bow the Clown, games, trick-or-treating, and food to purchase from the Rocky Reach […]

Location: Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee Come join in the Halloween fun at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. Wear your costume as there will be games, candy, a raffle, costume contest and a dyno climbing competition. Costume up to get a day pass plus gear for $12. Members attend for free. This event is super fun as many people climb in costume.

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club Combining with local SUP group to make this a great community paddling tradition Bring a costume (witch & warlock focus), your boat, and some Halloween spirit!! SUPs, kayaks, canoes and rowing shells are all welcome! We'll meet at the swim/boat launch area of Confluence State Park at 2:00pm and paddle down to Pybus Market. A WRPC boat trailer will be available at Pybus to help with boat shuttles back to […]

Hosted by Pybus University with NCW Dahlia Society Dahlias grow from tubers that are planted a few inches below the surface of the garden. Because of this, tubers rarely survive our harsh winters if they are left in the ground at the end of the season. Although some growers purchase new tubers each year, most people prefer to dig up this year’s crop in the fall, saving the tubers for the next year. Tubers can easily be successfully stored in […]

Red Barn Event: Biochar Production Wednesday, November 2nd, 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn Come learn about biochar – a carbon-rich material made from biomass. A local nonprofit creates biochar using forest waste materials which then go to farms as fertilizer. By making biochar from forest biomass, it helps protect our forests from the risks of wildfire! Join us in the Red Barn or virtually via Zoom. More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/02/red-barn-event-biochar-production/403067

Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust Join us at Jacobson Preserve for annual fall maintenance on the trail system. This work will be moderate and involve hiking up to 1 mile and 500 feet of elevation gain. Most volunteers will be working with hand tools such as hoes and McLeods but a brushing option is available within a short walk of the trailhead, which is lighter work. Kids are welcome! For more information and to register click here.

Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center on Thursday, November 3 at 7 PM as we partner with the National Parks Conservation Association for our Environmental Film and Speaker Series viewing “Finding Gulo”. This film follows a backcountry ski guide & field biologist who set out to document an elusive population of wolverines. This short film celebrates the power of community science to protect endangered wildlife in the face of climate change. Our 21st annual Environmental Film & Speaker Series […]

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 […]

Hosted by Trek Bicycle Wenatchee Location: 155 North Worthen Street, Wenatchee WA. Join us on a loop trail ride this Saturday in support of our ongoing canned food drive in association with the Wenatchee Rescue Mission. We will collect non-perishable donations before the event. The ride will start at the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway lot (155 N Worthen St,) at 12 pm. The Ride: -Open to riders of all skill levels -Dress warm, temps are dropping -This is a fun ride, […]

Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust Join us for an afternoon of planting native grasses at Horse Lake Reserve. Volunteers can expect light/moderate work and walking 0.5 mile from the parking area to the planting location, elevation change of 100 feet (an optional planting location is 1-1.5 miles with an elevation change of 200-250 feet). The walk to the site is about half a mile along a dirt road (may be muddy). Planting will require digging and bending to plant […]