Wenatchee Outdoors

Twilight Snowshoe Trek
2023-02-10 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-02-03 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-01-20 16:30 - 19:00 UTC
This fun, informative, guided snowshoe trek leaves from the Mission Ridge Base Area and heads up to the Midway Lodge. The pace of each trek is fitted to the group’s interests and abilities. Great for first-time snowshoers and those looking for a unique, non-skiing, on-snow experience. Twilight Snowshoe Treks are approximately 1.5 miles in length, with an elevation gain of roughly 550 feet, and take approximately 2 hrs.
Suggested Gear: Boots that fit well and offer good ankle support, goggles, gloves, a winter hat, coat, snow pants & headlamp.
Creature Comforts if you have them: backpack, gaiters, and facemask.
Groups will meet at 4:30 PM in front of the Hampton Lodge Rental/Retail Shop and will depart promptly at 5:00 PM.
Price
$10 to register, $30 to rent snowshoes.
How To Purchase
Tours are available by reservation every Friday and Saturday evening from January 6th to February 25th.

Environmental Film: My Garden of a Thousand Bees
2023-02-09 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us on Thursday, February 9th for our Environmental Film Series! This month we have My Garden of a Thousand Bees! This is free to members and $5 for non members.
About the film:
My Garden of a Thousand Bees follows acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn
during the COVID-19 lockdown of spring and summer 2020, as he becomes bee obsessed and
develops relationships with individual bees. Filming more than 60 species of bees, from Britain’s largest
bumblebees to scissor bees, which are the size of a mosquito, Dohrn observes how differences in behavior set different species apart from each other. Eventually, he gets so close to the bees, he can identify individuals just by looking at them.
There will be a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats!
To register click here.
This event is co-sponsored by Wenatchee Outdoors!

Snowshoe Stroll at WRI
2023-02-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-19 10:00 - 12:00
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Thursdays (and select Sundays) 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? Snowshoes are provided and all experience levels are welcome.
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Antoine Etienne and the Flora of His Namesake Creek
2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Wednesday, February 8th from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn
In 1860, a Black prospector named Antoine Etienne mined for gold in Peshastin Creek, 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. Come learn about this fascinating Washington pioneer and take a look at Etienne Creek’s flora.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/02/08/red-barn-event-antoine-etienne-and-the-flora-of-his-namesake-creek/416132

Beginner Bird Walks
2023-02-08 08:00 - 09:30
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.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2023-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
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 this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited.
To register click here.

Snowshoe Strolls at the Hatchery
2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-20 13:00 - 15:00
Fridays @ 1-3pm and Saturdays @ 10am-12pm and 1-3pm in January and February
Begin the year with new discoveries! 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? All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided.
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Hands On Science
2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00
Hosted by the Rocky Reach Discovery Center, Chelan PUD
Explore the world of energy — mechanical, kinetic, electrical, and light — at the Family Fun Energy Extravaganza every Saturday in January and February at 10am and 2pm, in the STEM Center at the Rocky Reach Discovery Center. Attendance is first come, first served. The Energy Extravaganza is a free, 1-hour journey designed for grandparents, parents, and kids to learn, laugh, and experience together. Afterward, the fun continues with some take home experiments and activities. Be sure to stop by the Discovery Center for four floors of fun exhibits and games. Admission is free.

For more information click here.

Why We Are Fire Dependent in North Central Washington
2023-02-01 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, February 1st from 7-8pm in WRI’s Red Barn
Join WRI and Dale Swedberg to learn about the fire ecology of North Central Washington including fire regimes, fire effects, fire by-products and the integral part fire plays in the health, sustainability, and resilience of the ecosystems where we live, work, and recreate.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/02/01/red-barn-event-why-we-are-fire-dependent-in-north-central-washington/410780

Snowshoe Hikes at Squilchuck State Park
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00
Winter Snowshoe Hikes at Squilchuck State Park
This event is hosted by the Washington State Parks and the City of Wenatchee Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services
Snowshoes are provided!
These guided snowshoe hikes are open to all ages and experience levels. Washington State Park Rangers lead each hike on established, family-friendly trails to familiarize beginners with the basics of snowshoeing and discuss winter ecology. Space is limited so register early.
Cost: Adults-$8-$8.50 Kids-$5.25-$6.00
To register click here.

Family Fun Energy Extravaganza
2023-01-28 10:00 - 11:00

Chicks on Sticks!
2023-01-28 09:00 - 13:00
This event has a long running history as Chicks on Sticks AND Kick Your Sticks for Cancer!

We are back with Chicks on Sticks, but it’s not just for Chicks! EVERYONE is welcome to join us for a fun day raising money to support those affected by cancer.

With a portion of proceeds benefiting The Wellness Place. Wellness Place offers compassionate and FREE resources to individuals, their families, and caregivers through their cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship, for those in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties.
Skate, Classic and Snowshoe your way through the beautiful trails at the IRT and Fish Hatchery for a good cause. We encourage you to come dressed up and enjoy this FUNdraiser event with us!
This will be a fun race with no official timing in place! We will also have our friends from Sisters in Action Sports joining us.

Saturday, January 28th
Registration 9-10am, events following
The event will be held on the LWSC Icicle River Trails meadow loop
**ACCESS via the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
12790 Fish Hatchery Road
Leavenworth, WA 98826

We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration link can be found here:
https://skileavenworth.com/events/not-just-chicks-sticks

Registration:
$25 LWSC Members
$30 Non-Members

Twilight Snowshoe Treks
2023-01-27 16:30 - 19:00

Owls of the Pacific Northwest
2023-01-26 18:00 - 19:30
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute via Zoom
Class Tuition: $10
To register for this event click here.
Join Paul Bannick for a program featuring video, sound, stories from the field and several dozen new images from his award-winning and best-selling bird book: Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls.
Paul uses intimate yet dramatic images to follow owls through the course of one year and in their distinct habitats. Audiences will witness the four seasons on territory, as each stage in an owl’s life is chronicled through rare images: courtship, mating, and nesting in spring; fledging and feeding of young in summer; dispersal and gaining independence in fall; and, finally, winter’s migrations and competitions for food. His program shows how owls use the unique resources available to them in each habitat to face those challenges.

Night Sky Planetarium and Snowshoe Stroll
2023-01-26 17:00 - 19:30
Thursday, January 26th from 5-7:30pm at WRI
Travel through space and time while exploring our solar system, and beyond! Witness the night sky during different seasons throughout the year, learn winter constellations and get to know our sun, moon and stars like never before. We will start our evening by entering our dome shaped planetarium for a realistic view of our night sky before heading out on snowshoes to see the real thing!
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/01/26/night-sky-planetarium-and-snowshoe-stroll/409192

Grizzly Grub-Bear Habitat in the N. Cascades
2023-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
Red Barn Event: Grizzly Grub – Bear Habitat in the North Cascades
Location: Wenatchee River Institute
Wednesday, January 25th from 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn OR Zoom
Join WRI and Dr. Bill Gaines, of the Washington Conservation Science Institute, as he discusses the characteristics that make for diverse habitats primed for grizzly bear recovery – particularly the North Cascades.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/01/25/red-barn-event-grizzly-grub-bear-habitat-in-the-north-cascades/407003

Brit Rock Film Tour
2023-01-21 19:00 - 21:00
Hosted by Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee

The Brit Rock Film tour will be shown on Jan 21 at Riverfront Rock Gym at 7pm. Bring your family and friends! Tickets are available online at riverfrontrockgym.com and at the gym. Food and beer will be available at the cafe. There’s also a raffle.

Here’s the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPzfzV-1IWU

Bundle Up Run & Festival
2023-01-21 11:00 - 14:00
Bundle Up Run hosted by Columbia Valley Community Health
1k and 5k $35 per person. Starts and ends at the loop trail behind Pybus Public Market. For more information click here.
The Wenatchee Valley Parks & Recreation Department is holding its annual Bundle Up Festival and Youth Sports & Activities Fair later this month at Pybus Public Market.
Recreation Coordinator Sarah Fitzgerald says the event will feature plenty of things to see and do both inside and outside Pybus.
“We’ll have booths set up that will be giving out information about everything from karate to dance to gymnastics to baseball to soccer and more. The Wenatchee Youth Circus always joins us and does some performing. And outside we’ll have a bonfire, hay rides, a petting zoo, crafts, and more.”
The fair will also include 5K and 1K Fun Runs that Fitzgerald says will benefit youth sports and activities in the Wenatchee Valley.
“The event actually benefits the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation, which exists solely to provide scholarships for youths who are living at or below an eligibility level to receive scholarships that can be used to take part in the sports and activities we’ll be showcasing at the fair.”
The fair is being held Saturday, January 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Project Pivot
2023-01-20 18:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by the Numerica Performing Arts Center
New feature length documentary by Charley Voorhis of Voortex Productions, presented by Goodfellow Bros.
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.
Doors open at 5:30. (1:40 runtime) Show time 6pm
Stay afterwards for a chance to win prizes and meet the cast at the after party.
Additional thanks to Cascade Loop and One Way Construction for sponsoring this event
Price Range $5-$12
To purchase tickets click here.

Lworth Mill Dam Rehab & Rec Improvement Project
2023-01-18 19:00 - 20:00
Red Barn Event: Leavenworth Mill Dam Rehabilitation and Recreation Improvement Project
Wednesday, January 18th from 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn OR Zoom
Location: Wenatchee River Institute
Come learn about Chelan County Natural Resource Department’s rehabilitation and recreation improvement plan for the Leavenworth Mill Dam site near Barn Beach in Leavenworth.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/01/18/red-barn-event-leavenworth-mill-dam-rehabilitation-and-recreation-improvement-project/407898

The FunDiS West Coast Rare Fungi Challenge
2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:30
1. Zoom presentation: The FunDiS West Coast Rare Fungi Challenge by Tiffany Theden January 17, 2023 7:00PM
https://www.wnps.org/wv-events/calendar/1785
Learn about the West Coast Rare Fungi Challenge created by the Fungal Diversity Survey (FunDiS) as presented by Tiffany Theden. The Challenge covers 20 rare, under-documented or potentially threatened fungi species found from California to Alaska. These intriguing species are found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas, to the desert, to the subalpine. Eight of the species have been found in Washington, with potentially 2 additional species hiding here as well. Scientists and conservationists need more data on these fungi in order to better understand and protect them, so we, as community scientists, are the eyes and ears helping to achieve this goal. Tiffany will go over the identification characteristics of each species, current known ranges, seasonality, and what you can do to help. Join us for year 3 of the Challenge!
