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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 […]

Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center On April 16, 2019, three climbers went missing on Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies. Two had received at least one prestigious Piolet d’Or international mountaineering award, and the third nominated multiple times. All were members of the elite North Face athlete team. Early the next morning, the Canadian Park service dispatched a search and rescue helicopter. They spotted evidence of a tragedy in avalanche debris at the base of the east face. […]

Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute 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 Chelan Douglas Land Trust Join us for trail maintenance at Horse Lake Reserve. We will be clearing drainages and water bars along selected trails at Horse Lake. This is our annual "preparing the trails for winter" maintenance. The event involves a nice 2-mile hike with a grubbing tool. We are happy to have both experienced and new volunteers. Most volunteer work can be adapted to include everyone. Please inquire at the contact below about possible adaptations to the […]

This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute Join us online for a FREE poetry reading with Washington State's Poet Laureate Rena Priest, the first Indigenous poet laureate of our Evergreen State. Priest is a member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation, and she earned degrees from Western Washington University and Sarah Lawrence College. Her literary debut, Patriarchy Blues, was honored with a 2018 American Book Award, and her second collection, Sublime Subliminal, was published as the finalist for the Floating Bridge Press Chapbook Award. In […]

This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute HYBRID Event: In person at WRI’s Red Barn or virtual via Zoom Description: Join WRI for a Red Barn Event with professional snowboarder, Jeremy Jones! Jones will be discussing his new book, The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains. Jones is also the owner of Jones Snowboards and the founder of Protect our Winters. More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/12/red-barn-event-lessons-from-the-mountains-with-jeremy-jones/402716

Salmon: Showing Us the Way Home Monday, November 14th, 7-8:30pm via zoom Learn about the collaborative efforts to return salmon to their historic habitats of the Upper Columbia River. This FREE virtual program is put on by the Upper Columbia United Tribes, NCW Libraries, Wenatchee River Institute, and Cascade Fisheries. More information and registration link here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/14/salmon-showing-us-the-way-home/403600

Hosted by Pybus University, Class by Wild Birds Unlimited 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 how to attract the widest variety of birds to their yards without the mess and without pesky critters like mice, rats, squirrels and pigeons; get ideas to help […]

Red Barn Event: Sustainable Holidays Thursday, November 17th, 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn Come learn how you can minimize your waste this holiday season! Learn how to use the new Waste Wizard tool with Waste Loop and Sustainable NCW. More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/17/red-barn-event-sustainable-holidays/402448

Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust Join us for an afternoon of planting native shrubs at the new, not-yet-open-to-the-public Kenzie's Landing trailhead. Volunteers can expect moderate work and walking 0.25 mile from the parking area to the planting location along a gravel road. Planting will require digging and bending to plant shrubs while standing on uneven surfaces - a few of the planting spots are on a steep hillside. This is a great activity for kids! Please bring work gloves, […]

This event is hosted by El Sendero Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Club The Backcountry Film Festival is back! Saturday, November 19, 2022 Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee Tickets: $10 Doors Open at 5:30PM Films start at 7:00PM Twelve awesome films to inspire your winter backcountry adventures! Come rub elbows with the backcountry community next Saturday! Tickets are just ten bucks and we'll have beer for purchase. Proceeds this year go toward the Stemilt Ski Hut which you'll learn about at […]

Zoom presentation: Recovery Update for 3 Federally-Listed Plants in Central WA by Tara Calloway November 22, 2022 7:00PM https://www.wnps.org/wv-events/calendar/1730 Hosted by the Washington Native Plant Society If you've ever been to Central Washington, you know that it's a special place. You probably noticed that there are tons of mountains to climb, rivers that flow generously, sagebrush as far as the eye can see, and plentiful wildlife. What you may have not noticed while traveling here are three federally-listed plants (Eriogonum […]

Pybus University: Gardening Indoors & Planning Tuesday, November 29th, 7-8pm @ Pybus Market Join WRI’s Community Programs Educator, Chelsea Trout, at a free Pybus University course! You’ll learn how to plan your garden for next year and what plants to grow inside over the winter. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-indoors-planning-its-never-too-early-to-start-planning-tickets-444395277237