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Yoga Basics with Dianne Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 am at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for the month of February. You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.  One day, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.  Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $85 for members and $110 for non-members. Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques. Dianne McCammon will lead […]

Hosted by North Cascades Institute This is a virtual event. Class Tuition: $10 To register for this event click here. What makes winters so enjoyable? When outside amidst a heavy rain or snow, we naturally begin to wonder: What’s playing on our senses? Who else is out here? What might they be up to, and which behaviors are unique to winter?  Increase your appreciation and excitement for the winter season by learning a bit more about the adaptations of various birds, […]

Red Barn Event: Human-Black Bear Interactions & What to Do Wednesday, March 1st from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom Join wildlife biologists to hear more about Human-Black Bear conflicts in small towns, including here in Leavenworth, and what you can do to mitigate these conflicts. We will start the evening with a short presentation from Rich Beausoleil, statewide Bear & Cougar Specialist with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and end the evening with questions for […]

At Icicle Creek Center for the Arts Locally produced documentary by Charley Voorhis of Voortex Productions. A skateboarder, a mountain biker and a rock climber are dropped into each other's sport to discover what drives them, what scares them, and what they all have in common. Learn more at projectpivotfilm.com. Run Time: 1hr 40min For more information or to purchase your ticket, click here.

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Second Wednesday of every month from 8-9:30am (1/11, 2/8, 3/8) Join knowledgeable WRI staff on this beginner bird walk around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. No registration is required. For more information click here.

Free Community Seed Swap Thursday, March 9th from 5-6:30pm in WRI’s Red Barn It's time to start planning garden and planting seeds indoors! Join us to swap seeds (or just grab seeds)! All are welcome. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/09/free-community-seed-swap/419848

Numerica presents Rails and Ales Event by Badger Mountain Brewing and Visit Wenatchee Valley A legendary winter event is right around the corner – Rails & Ales. We will once again close down Orondo Street and bring tons of snow from Mission Ridge to create an epic night of skiing and snowboarding in downtown Wenatchee presented by Numerica Credit Union. This free family friendly event features live music, food trucks, beer gardens (for anyone over 21) and some of the […]

Nature Photography Workshop Sunday, March 12th from 9am-12pm at WRI This workshop will cover the fundamentals of making natu2e photographs and will provide you with the skills to make amazing images of what you love. This workshop is geared toward novice photographers, but all are welcome to attend to improve their photographic skill set. The course consists of instruction and guided practice on the grounds of the WRI. More info and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/12/nature-photography-workshop/421622

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Join The Wells House for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Historic Wells House on April 8th!  This will take place on the Wells House lawn and begin at 11:00 AM sharp Checkin begins at 10:45. Tickets will go on sale March 27th, will be $5.00 and we ask that you BRING YOUR OWN BASKET.  For more information click here.

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Back by popular demand, in this hands-on workshop you will create your own lichen ID chart using local specimens. You will also discover that there are lichens all around you. Late winter is a great time to see them too, as wind and snow have knocked them out of trees and there are fewer leaves to hide them in trees and shrubs. You may even find that a single branch has five or more […]

Red Barn Event: Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation Wednesday, March 15th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom Join WRI in welcoming the chair and board members of local nonprofit, Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation (IRRF). IRRF was established in 2021 to preserve history, culture, traditions and language through education and advocacy. Come learn about the importance of their work! This is a hybrid event. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/15/red-barn-event-indigenous-roots-reparation-foundation/422055

Green Drinks - Gather around Sustainability in the Community This event is hosted by Waste Loop and Sustainable NCW Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Plant Ally Green Drinks is an informal gathering of community members that are interested in the topics of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Each event, a local person, organization or initiative is featured and a short presentation kicks off the evening's discussion followed by networking and merriment. This month, Sean Eriksen from Shelter and […]

This event is hosted by Waste Loop Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Bushel and Bee Taproom: 900 Front St, Leavenworth, WA Join our friends from the Bubblery to learn about and create your very own body scrub! This zero waste all-natural scrub is good for you and for the planet! You may not know that you have all the items you would ever need to make an effective and luxurious sugar and/or salt scrub, right at home! We […]

Under the Surface with Bird Bones and Skeletons Tuesday, March 21st from 6-7pm via Zoom Learn about bird skulls, beaks, eyes, wings, legs, feet, and skeletal structures with naturalist, David Lukas. Many of these features are hidden by feathers, yet bird bones and skeletons uniquely shape every aspect of what we see when we watch birds. You'll come away with a new understanding and appreciation for the hidden mechanics of how birds eat, sleep, and move. Learn more and register: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/21/under-the-surface-with-bird-bones-and-skeletons-online-class/422103

Numerica Performing Arts Center presents: Immersive storytelling and unforgettable imagery. Hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from National Geographic's photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage Bryan Smith an award-winning filmmaker based out of Squamish, British Columbia. His first documentary, 49 Megawatts, received acclaim both for its amazing kayaking footage and insightful exploration of the controversy over British Columbia’s river-based energy production. An online version went viral and led to two-feature length sea kayaking films. His work has appeared at numerous […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center Join us at the historic Wells House as we listen to parts of W.T. Clark’s life story. Volunteers Scott Erikson, Bruce Campbell and Joe St. Jean will read from a Clark Family history booklet, written by Harry Clark, son of Mr. Clark. Hear little known facts from the life of the “Father of Wenatchee”, first owner of the Wells House, builder of the Highline Canal, builder of the […]

Date Thu, 03/23/2023 Time 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location Jacobson Preserve This event is hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust Join us at Jacobson Preserve for annual spring maintenance on the trail system. This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 1.5 miles and 380 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, […]

This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute This is a virtual event Class Tuition: $10 To register for this event click here. For a much longer time than our very recent revisiting of what it means to be human on our planet, our psycho-biology, sense of aesthetics, notions of self, down to the manner in which we perceive the natural world (including ourselves), have been a seamless and integrated whole. Only in the most rare occasions can one glimpse the […]

Red Barn Event: Nexus Ski Film with Sasha Dingle Thursday, March 23rd from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom Join WRI and Leavenworth professional skier, Sasha Dingle, to watch the new ski film, Nexus! It is an action sports film documenting five distinct groups of skiers, their connection to the mountains, and how skiing shapes their relationships. This film is produced and directed by women. This is a hybrid event. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/23/red-barn-event-nexus-film-with-sasha-dingle/422125

Red Barn Event: Geologic Fluids and Plant Life Wednesday, March 29th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn OR livestream via Zoom Join WRI, Washington Native Plant Society, and local geologist, Ralph Haugerud for a Red Barn Event! You'll learn about the four types of geologic fluids. The effects of these fluids govern how water moves in and through our landscape, thereby shaping our plant communities. This is a hybrid event. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/29/red-barn-event-geologic-fluids-and-plant-life-/420392

Garden Planning Workshop Thursday, March 30th from 5-6:30pm in WRI’s Red Barn Have you always wanted to grow your own food, herbs, or flowers, but have never known where to start? Or maybe you were worried about not having enough space for your dream garden. Come learn from avid gardener and WRI Community Programs Educator, Chelsea Trout. More info and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/03/30/garden-planning/421135

This event is hosted by Waste Loop Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Colchuck Consignment: 5653 Sunset Hwy, Cashmere, WA Do you have outdoor gear that needs fixing? What about skills or tools that could help fix things? Or do you want to learn some new DIY repair skills? Join us for a night of helping each other mend our well loved gear so we can keep it out of the landfill! ‍If you are interested in volunteering as […]

This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Date: Fri, 03/31/2023 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location Kenzie's Landing Trailhead Join CDLT in building a short segment of trail connecting Sage Hills trail around the new Kenzie's Landing parking area. We are excited to get this build prior to the Foothills Trails opening April 1st. Kenzie's Landing will be open the public in late-April. This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 0.25 […]

Saturday, April 1st from 10am-12pm in WRI’s Red Barn Join WRI and Wenatchee Bee and Supply to learn more about how to be a friend to the bees! These pollinators do a very important job, and we can help support them in our own gardens. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/04/01/helping-our-pollinator-friend-the-bee/426538