Wildflower Walk on Ski Hill - WRI Bird Fest
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Leader: Don Schaechtel, Connie McCauley, Nancy Dunn
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Limit: 24

Spend an afternoon walking the trails at the historic Leavenworth Ski Hill. You will discover an amazing diversity of wildflowers and flowering shrubs, with the possibility of a visit by a white-headed woodpecker. We will see camas, lupines, tiger lilies, false Solomon’s seal, Mariposa lilies, and many others. If that is not enough, you will learn how to tell the difference between arrowleaf balsamroot and mule’s ears. Handouts will be provided. Your guides are members of the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Bring water, binoculars, and dress for the weather. Register through the Wenatchee River Institute Bird Fest at https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/schedule.html

Hatchery Star party
2025-05-18 21:30 - 22:30 | Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery(12790 Fish Hatchery Rd)
This is WVAC’s flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.

Have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.

No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will have a different telescope and looking at something else. The secret password is “Whatchya Looking at?” This is a place for exploration of the curious and answering any questions you have from deep cosmic questions to what type of telescope you should get.

Have a telescope and know what your doing? Great! Come on out and meet our members. This is an event for astronomers of the community. This event allows all of us to connect to one another and to our cosmos.

Every person will be greeted by a WVAC member so new-comers know where to start and how the event works. Come on out and we can all enjoy the stars together in a comfortable environment.
Bathrooms will be made available on nights that USFWS staff is available in the main building.
Program Rules

During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. White lights are allowed for emergency use.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary.

Location
We all will park at the USFWS Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Parking Lot just outside of the gate. The gate will be half closed, but please do not drive beyond the gate.
The Telescope Area is just beyond the main building, about 50 yards from the parking lot. Walk beyond the gates and follow that main roadway straight until you see our red illuminated light sign board.
How to Sign Up
No registration is required. No need to sign up, just come on out and show up. Stay as long as you would like. But please arrive on time, so we can start introductions and explain how the event works.
Cost
While the event is free, donations are gladly accepted. All donations go to Friends of the Hatchery non-profit organization where they will use the proceeds to install a Sky Quality Meter to quantify light pollution growth.
Google Map Location Hyperlinks:Parking Lot Telescope Area

Becoming A Better Photographer 4-Part Series
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Foothills Middle School, 1410 Maple St, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
This is a WenOut MEMBER ONLY 4-part Educational Series. Become a member now.
Looking to level up your photography game?? We have an opportunity waiting for you to join a professional photographer and WenOut board member Thom Schroeder for a fun, hands-on series all about capturing the beauty of the outdoors.
Location: Foothills Middle School
Details: Photography is a lifelong journey, and the great news is that anyone can improve their craft. In this four-part series, we’ll explore the development of three essential skills while incorporating assignments to help you apply them in your own work. This might seem daunting, but it’s meant to be accessible. We’ll steer clear of overly technical discussions about cameras and software, as there are plenty of resources available for that. All you need for this series is a camera (even your phone works) and a willingness to improve. While bringing a laptop to share your work would be beneficial, it’s not a requirement.
Session One: Tuesday March 25 6:30-8:00

Observation (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) We’ll dive into the first skill of becoming a better photographer: the art of observation. This involves being aware of your surroundings and learning to anticipate light, timing, and movement to create captivating images.

Session Two: Tuesday April 22 6:30-8:00

Visualization (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) In this session, we’ll focus on visualization—imagining your final photograph before capturing it. This includes aspects of composition and post-processing, considering what to include or exclude from the frame, and how to edit to achieve your envisioned result.

Session Three: Tuesday May 20 6:30-8:00

Manipulation (90 minutes, includes a take-home assignment) Often referred to as post-processing, this session will explore editing techniques while revisiting the first two skills to understand how they all integrate.

Session Four: June 17 6:30-8:00

Critique (90 minutes) Feedback is invaluable in the learning process. In our final session, we’ll review the photographs we’ve created and discuss ways to continue refining these three skills as we strive to become better photographers.

About Thom Schroeder:
Thom is a professional photographer with experience shooting across the country and in our local area. He runs a media and creative agency, Woolley Creative, collaborating with clients both locally and nationally. Thom and his family relocated to Wenatchee in 2018.
Spaces is limited, please reserve your spots below. Come to as many as you would like, you will select the ones you can attend when you register. If spots fill up, we will have a waitlist.
Become a member
REGISTER HERE

Wenatchee Run Club
2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club

Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly

Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own.
Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants.
Location: The Taproom at Pybus
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

Leavenworth Ski Hill Walk
2025-05-22 12:00 - 16:00
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Valley Chapter
Leader: Connie McCauley
Difficulty Level: Moderate – approximately 900’ elevation gain and 6-7 miles
Limit: 15 per trip

Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at spring wildflowers, trees and shrubs, especially those native to our area. This 4 hour walk will explore ski trails and mountain bike trails doing a loop up the New Uphill Trail to the Freund Canyon trail and back down 4 the Boys trail. Plant lists and plant identification handouts will be available.

Connie has explored these hills for 40 years and enjoys sharing her local knowledge will all ages and backgrounds. Meet at the Ski Hill parking lot on 10701 Ski Hill Drive in Leavenworth. Wear hiking boots, bring water and snacks, and dress in layers for the weather.A plant list titled “Leavenworth Ski Hill Area”, is available at https://www.wnps.org/plant-lists/county?Chelan.
RSVP by sending an email to Connie at ccmccauley@nwi.net.

Hike for Health - Chelan Douglas Land Trust
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Leader: Ayla Median Ulloa – CDLT
Nancy Dunn – WNPS
Difficulty Level: Easy
Distance: 2 miles

During this guided walk at the Leavenworth Ski Hill, you will learn about the area’s plants, wildlife, and history and engage in a brief mindful activity. The event is open to all ages and will be in English and Spanish.The Hike for Health Series is an 8-month series of Saturday morning outings that will take you to different areas in North Central Washington where you can connect to nature. Participants will receive a raffle ticket entry for a chance to win amazing health related prizes.
Register through the Chelan Douglas Land Trust: Hike for Health Series| Caminé por la Salud | Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.

Lake astro program
2025-05-25 22:30 - 23:30 | Lake Wenatchee State Park, 201 Washington St, Cashmere, WA, United States
About the Program
Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.
Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space!
This program is subject to cancellation or change based on weather conditions. Check back here or call 218 403-1345 to see if the program is cancelled or changed in anyway if weather looks inclement.
This program can be either telescope based or a constellation tour depending on wind.
Program Rules
During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. If you’re driving to the event, please try to avoid pointing headlights towards the beach while parking.
Please arrive 10 minutes early, dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary. The event is free. Day use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their vehicle for parking.
Location
This program will take place on the large South Beach at Lake Wenatchee South Park. There will be a red-illuminated sign at the event. Please arrive early to avoid shining white lights onto the beach.
Cost
While this program is free, we do accept donations. All donations will be used to expand WVAC’s programming and outreach efforts. A Discover Pass ($30) or a Daily Permit ($10) is required for parking in State Parks, be sure to display this permit on your dashboard. A credit card machine is available in the parking lot.

Birding by the River
2025-05-29 08:00 - 10:00
Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA

Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June.
Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Buckwheat Identification Workshop
2025-05-29 18:30 - 20:00
Leader: Don Schaechtel and Susie Stencamp
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Limit: 15

Did you know there are 11 buckwheat (Eriogonum) species in Chelan County? In this evening workshop you can learn where to find them and how to tell them apart. Plus, you will learn about which ones will work well in your garden. Five of the species should be in bloom at Derby Canyon Natives. This event is organized by the Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners’ Pollinator Garden and the Wenatchee Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. To sign up, contact Susie at susiestenkamp@hotmail.com.

WA Native Plant Society Hike at Little Bear Trail (Lake Chelan State Park)
2025-05-30 09:00 - 12:30
Leader: Stephen Easley
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Limit: 8

The Little Bear trail begins in the state park and the trail transitions into a figure-eight loop composed of a forest loop (1.0) mile and a bitterbrush loop (1.3) miles. As the loop names imply, there is a considerable different in plant species that we will find along this trail. There are sections of the trail with fabulous views of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area.

Lake Chelan State Park is up-lake 8 miles from the town of Chelan on South Lakeshore Road, and is also opposite the northern terminus of Navarre Coulee Road for those coming from the south on Hwy 97A. Wear good hiking shoes, bring water and snacks, and dress in layers for the weather. A discover pass is required to park. A plant list titled “Little Bear Trail (Lake Chelan State Park)”, is available at https://www.wnps.org/plant-lists/county?Chelan. If you would like to attend and receive more details, please RSVP to Stephen at seasley@nwi.net.

Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour
2025-05-30 18:30 - 21:00
Event Type:Fundraiser

Date: Fri, May 30, 2025

Ages: All Ages

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: $12.00

Cost Members: $12.00 Members
Details: Join us at Colchuck Consignment in Cashmere on May 30th at 7pm as we enjoy the Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour. This festival “delivers influential big screen events that showcase creative filmmaking, incredible riding and beautiful cinematography bringing local bike communities together in mountain biking’s greatest towns.” All proceeds from the event go to support the Central chapter. Doors open at 6:30pm and you’ll need to bring your own camp chair. Cost is $12 and tickets can be purchased at the door.

Event Link

Tour of Wenatchee area gardens
2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:00
Curious about using native plants in your landscape? Interested in their advantages and limitations? Wanting to attract birds and pollinators? Well, here’s a chance to learn more from those who are doing just that!

The Wenatchee Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society is scheduling a tour of Wenatchee area gardens that use native plants in their landscapes. The tour will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 31st, from 8:00am to 12 noon. This free tour will feature five gardens; those who register can visit as many of the sites as they wish during that morning, where they can meet the homeowners and learn more about the plants and the development of the gardens.

To sign up for this tour, click on this link to begin registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA5A62DA2F4C34-55760837-native

Chumstick Mountain
2025-05-31 08:00 - 16:00
Who: Washington Native Plant Society
Leader: Don Schaechtel
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: < 1 mile walking
Limit: 8

On this trip, starting in Derby Canyon, we will drive toward the top of Chumstick Mountain and explore the changes in plant habitats as we rise in elevation. There will be multiple stops along the way to observe the forest and meadow flora. A plant list is available at List. Sign up and receive more details by sending an email to don.safety@nwi.net .

Confluence Health Adaptive Cycling
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00
Confluence Health has four adaptive cycling events planned for this year! These events are FREE and open to everyone in our community ages 7 to 105+ with cognitive, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. Outdoors for All will be providing a variety of adaptive bikes including handcycles, trikes, recumbents and tandems for participants to ride on the Loop Trail at their leisure. We will not be scheduling specific appointments so participants can drop in and ride at any time during event hours.
Please come join us at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee on:

Saturday, May 31, 11:00 to 3:00
Friday, June 27, 3:00 to 7:00

Saturday, August 23, 11:00 to 3:00

Saturday, September 27, 11:00 to 3:00

Please see the attached flyers and distribute to anyone that might be interested in joining us. You are also welcome to post flyers and share on social media to help us get the word out. If you are interested in volunteering at any of these events, please let me know.
Please note: events will be cancelled if the Air Quality Index is > 150 per airnow.gov.

These events are made possible by the generous donors to the Confluence Health Foundation.
2025 Community Events – English
2025 Community Events – Spanish

Stop(by) and Smell the Roses
2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00
Talk with a Master Gardener about roses during this four hour period, and see our roses at their best. Our roses are at their prime late May and early June.
Sunday, June 1
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Community Education Garden
1100 N. Western Avenue, Wenatchee
Visit the beautiful rose gardens at the Community Education Garden, open daily and free for everyone to enjoy.
On this special day, Extension Master Gardeners will be on-site to answer your gardening questions.
Event Link

Ski Hill keying workshop
2025-06-03 13:00 - 15:00
Wenatchee Native Plant Society
Leader: Joan Frazee
Difficulty Level: Easy
Limit: 10
Have you ever been flummoxed by the complexity, size and technical jargon in the Flora of the Pacific Northwest (2nd edition) based on the original manual published in 1973 by C. Leo Hitchcock and Arthur Cronquist. Join retired Forest Service Botanist Joan Frazee for a fun ‘intro to keying’ session at Ski Hill. We will gather outside the lodge for a general orientation session. Hand lenses will be available. Our objective will be to become more comfortable with the Flora as we work our way through the key with some plant specimens on site.
Register for this workshop and receive more details by sending an email to Joan Frazee joanfrazee@icloud.com
This workshop will be limited to the first 10 participants.

First Friday – Managing Your Garden in Extreme Heat
2025-06-06 09:00 - 09:30
WSU Chelan & Douglas Master Gardeners Presents. Gardening in our hot climate presents challenges. Learn some ideas to weather this climate.
Event Link

WA Native Plant Society Walk at Echo Ridge Trails
2025-06-06 09:00 - 12:00
Washington Native Plant Society
Leader: Stephen Easley
Trip Difficulty: Easy – 3 miles
Limit: 8
This walk will start at the Echo Ridge main parking lot and includes the Nuthatch, Chickadee, Morning Glory, and Upper & Lower Ridge View trails. It is easily walkable with minor changes in elevation, covering 3 miles in about 3 hours. We will be looking at pussy-toes, hawksbeards, rock cresses, blue umber lilies and death camas. The views of the surrounding valleys are spectacular from this hilltop location.
Wear sturdy shoes, bring a snack and plenty of water, and bring sufficient clothing to wear as the weather dictates. There is a pit toilet at the parking lot.
We will be following the Option #1 listed in the following plant list.
https://www.wnps.org/plant-lists/list?Echo_Ridge_Trails
Please contact Stephen Easley at seasley@nwi.net if you would like to participate.
A release of liability form and a sign-in form for all participants will be provided at the trailhead.
Directions: From Chelan, follow the Manson Hwy (SR-150) west for two miles, turn right onto Boyd Road, and continue to Cooper Gulch Road where you follow signs to the Echo Valley Ski Area. The paved county road ends at Echo Valley, transitioning into Forest Road 8021.1, a wide gravel all-season road that winds steeply uphill. Stay on Forest Road 8021.1 for the 2.4-mile distance that ends at the main parking lot. We’ll meet at the nearby trailhead. Travel time from Chelan is about 30 minutes.

Leave No Trace Pop-up Education & Clean up
2025-06-06 12:00 - 15:00
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest invites you to be a part of our Leave No Trace Spotlight events, scheduled from June 5 to June 7. These events are being co-hosted by the Wenatchee Bureau of Land Management and the Washington Trails Association. The Spotlight program creates opportunities for communities to be the solution to conservation issues. Be part of this on the ground action to protect and preserve public lands in Central Washington.

The weekend will include a combination of workshops, stewardship opportunities, and community outreach events. Let’s join together to strengthen our efforts to benefit these special resources.

The following is a list of stewardship projects, educational programs and outreach events that are open to the public. Your organization staff, partners, volunteers and members are encouraged to attend.

Program: Leave No Trace Pop-up Education & Clean up, Lake Cle Elum-Speelyi Beach, Cle Elum Ranger District
Date/Time: Friday, June 6, 12 pm – 3:00 pm

Program: Leave No Trace Trivia & Social Hour, Riverfront Rock Gym, Wenatchee, WA
Date/Time: Friday, June 6, 6 pm – 8 pm
RSVP is encouraged but not required: LNT.org/OWNF-Trivia

Program: Volunteer Stewardship Workday, BLM Liberty Campground
Date/Time: Saturday, June 7, 9 am -1 pm
RSVP is required: LNT.org/OWNF-Volunteer

Please visit https://lnt.org/event/leave-no-trace-spotlight-okanogan-wenatchee-national-forest/ for more information and to RSVP as required.

Leave No Trace Trivia & Social Hour
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00

Volunteer Stewardship Workday, BLM Liberty Campground
2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest invites you to be a part of our Leave No Trace Spotlight events, scheduled from June 5 to June 7. These events are being co-hosted by the Wenatchee Bureau of Land Management and the Washington Trails Association. The Spotlight program creates opportunities for communities to be the solution to conservation issues. Be part of this on the ground action to protect and preserve public lands in Central Washington.

The weekend will include a combination of workshops, stewardship opportunities, and community outreach events. Let’s join together to strengthen our efforts to benefit these special resources.

The following is a list of stewardship projects, educational programs and outreach events that are open to the public. Your organization staff, partners, volunteers and members are encouraged to attend.

Program: Volunteer Stewardship Workday, BLM Liberty Campground
Date/Time: Saturday, June 7, 9 am -1 pm
RSVP is required: LNT.org/OWNF-Volunteer

Please visit https://lnt.org/event/leave-no-trace-spotlight-okanogan-wenatchee-national-forest/ for more information and to RSVP as required.

Moses Coulee Preserve Plant Walk
2025-06-10 08:00 - 12:00
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Chapter
Leaders: Tiffany Theden, Susan Ballinger
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Length of Walk: 2-5+ miles depending on interest and goals of the group
Limit: 20
Come join us on a plant walk at the spectacular Moses Coulee Preserve with Joe Veverka from the Nature Conservancy! The spectacular landforms of Moses Coulee reflect some of the most dramatic geological history on Earth – steep-walled coulees carved by Ice Age floods, pothole lakes, haystack boulders, waterfalls and scablands. We will start our walk heading up to a lithosol area up behind the field station. We will walk along an old 2-track road, covering ~200ft in elevation gain over a little more than half a mile. If we’re lucky, the bitterroot will be in full bloom! We are also likely to see an abundance of different buckwheat, penstemon, and milk-vetch species. We will then head over to gated Old Todora Rd. to see an area not typically accessible. If we have time and interest we can also head up to Dutch Henry Falls which has a short 0.9 mile (roundtrip) trail and some wetter areas.
From Cashmere, the drive to Moses Coulee takes a little over an hour. Since it might be getting pretty hot by mid-June, this walk will start earlier in the morning, with the aim of us being in the coulee at 8am. Be sure to bring sun protection, snacks, and lots of water. Long pants and hiking shoes are important, since we may travel off trail and some plants can be quite prickly. If people want to carpool, we can set that up once we have the list of attendees.
To see a plant list for the area, go to this link https://www.wnps.org/plant-lists/list?Moses_Coulee
Register for this workshop by sending an email to Tiffany Theden at the.myco.den@gmail.com

Leavenworth Ski Hill Walk - Orchids!
2025-06-10 12:00 - 16:00
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Valley Chapter
Leader: Connie McCauley
Difficulty Level: Moderate – 3-5 miles
Limit: 15
Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at late spring/early summer wildflowers, trees and shrubs, especially those native to our area. This 4 hour walk will explore ski trails and mountain bike trails specifically looking for 4 and possibly 5 different orchids, but other plants will be identified too! Plant lists and plant identification handouts will be available.
Connie has explored these hills for 40 years and enjoys sharing her local knowledge will all ages and backgrounds. Meet at the Ski Hill parking lot on 10701 Ski Hill Drive in Leavenworth. Wear hiking boots, bring water and snacks, and dress in layers for the weather. A plant list titled “Leavenworth Ski Hill Area”, is available at https://www.wnps.org/plant-lists/county?Chelan. RSVP by sending an email to Connie at ccmccauley@nwi.net

WRI Wenatchee Bird Walk
2025-06-12 08:00 - 10:00
Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute by the Columbia River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.
We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June.
Trail difficulty level: beginner. Walk will be on paved and grassy level pathways. We will travel up to 1 mile round trip at an easy-going pace with frequent stops.
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk
Meet at Walla Walla Point Park at the North parking lot near the bathrooms at 8am and plan to be finished by 10am.
This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

WRI Weed Warriors
2025-06-13 09:00 - 11:00
Wenatchee River Institute Presents-
Do you love the beautiful natural areas and gardens at WRI?
Are you interested in learning about the native plants that grow here, and ways to protect them and the ecosystem they are a part of?
Then come join our newly revived Weed Warriors Volunteer Group!
You will learn all about the common invasive plant species that threaten the local plant and animal communities here in Leavenworth, all while helping to increase biodiversity at WRI.
Tools and gloves will be provided but bring your own if you have something special you prefer using. Dress is layers appropriate for the weather, bring your reusable water bottle, and get ready to get your hands dirty!
Weed Warriors will meet weekly during Spring on Tuesdays from 9am-11am. We will meet at the far end of the parking lot, at the top of the Native Plant Garden.
Stay for as little or as long as you like. Your help is greatly appreciated! The more hands the merrier when it comes to weeding!

Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Tiffa Theden
ttheden@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181

Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15
Join Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance this June for the Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival! We’ll be partying at Raging River again this year with over 30 miles of trails and 2,500′ feet of vertical. Get ready for demo bikes, group rides, bike shuttles, skills clinics, kids zones, food trucks, beer garden, tons of vendors and more. Bring your friends and family for a weekend full of all things mountain biking!
Interested in more information check out all the information at the Event Link.

WRI Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop (Again!)
2025-06-15 12:00 - 15:00
Wenatchee River Institute Presents-
Our previous offering of this workshop was wildly popular, so we are having it again! Since our last workshop filled quickly, those that weren’t able to attend last time now have another chance to experience the fun of learning about fungi.
Come learn how to grow your own mushrooms on logs, in containers, and in garden beds at this interactive workshop.
Our instructor, Seth Beu, has years of experience growing mushrooms for restaurants with his business Primordia Farms. He’s spent countless hours hanging out with various fungi in the forests and instructing workshops just like this one. Seth will bring this knowledge, and knowledge gained from Dr. Elaine Ingham’s Intensive Soil Food Web & Microscope course, to instruct you on growing your own edible mushrooms.
This course will be broken into 2 different sections.
The first section will be a lecture with free form Q&A throughout, and will cover:
– 3 different ways to grow mushrooms from start to finish
– Different growing substrates and field capacity
– How to create and use liquid culture, grain spawn, and inoculated straw
– How to pasteurize, sterilize, and avoid contamination
– Integrating mushrooms into the garden space
– What to do with your grow kit afterwards
The second section will be a hands-on, and will include:
– How to make a blue oyster mushroom and winecap mushroom kit to take home
– How to clone fungi you find in the forest
All supplies will be provided. If you prefer, you can bring your own reusable container, like a large, sterilized, lidded plastic container for your grow kit (a large yogurt container is perfect). Also, bring a notebook to take notes, there’s a lot of knowledge to learn!
This event will take place inside the Red Barn, a heated building. There is a wheelchair accessible path and bathrooms onsite.
Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Tiffa Theden
ttheden@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
5095480181
