Wenatchee Outdoors

Rope Ruckus at Mission Ridge
2017-12-09
Rope Ruckus

Saturday, December 9, 2017
Click here for more information.
Come join our kick off Park event for the 17/18 season. Warm up those summer legs and slide some steel in the 100Laps rope tow park. $10 to get in on the action, hot dogs from the Parks Ballpark grill masters. Support provided by Lib Tech, Bonfire, and Blackstrap.Schedule

Registration 9-10
Warm up – All Divisions 11-12
Ski Ams – 12-12:30
Ski Pros – 12:30 – 1
Snowboard Ams – 1:30 – 2
Snowboard Pros 2 – 2:30
Awards to follow directly after.

Date: December 9th, 2017
Time: 11am-2:30pm | Registration 9am-10am
Where: Lib Tech 100LAPS Park

Make sure we have enough snow and that the resort is open prior to attending.

Holiday Art Show Inspired by Nature
2017-12-08
Wenatchee River Institute Presents:

Friday, December 8, 2017 –
4:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Gibbs Graphics, 11801 Hwy 2, Leavenworth, WA

Four artisist selling their wares for one night only!
Amber Zimmerman – fused glass ornaments and necklaces, art prints and cards.
MP Pottery – functional hand made stoneware. Inspired by nature.
Siri Jewelry – original designs hand fabricated with recycled precious metals.
Whiskey Jack Designs – cards, prints, and hand painted cork hats.
10% of proceeds to benefit WRI

Roadside Geology of WA-Wenatchee Valley Erratics
2017-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 29 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee.
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics presents a holiday extra! Marli Miller, Dept. of Earth Sciences, U. of Oregon, will talk about her just published rewrite of “Roadside Geology of Washington,” the classic road-trip geology guide. In “Assembling the Northwest: A Roadside View of Oregon and Washington Geology,” Marli will outline the region’s geology using familiar and accessible localities. Then with slides, she will describe terrane accretion (landmasses drifting & accumulating onto the continental coasts), the assembly of Washington and Oregon’s underlying “basement” rocks, and end with some events that have since shaped the area’s geology.
The program is free & open to the public. Copies of “Roadside Geology of Washington” will be available in the Museum shop.
For overviews of the Ice Age Floods and more information on the Ice Age Floods Institute, please see our website: http://www.iafi.org; http://www.hugefloods.com; and quadricopter videos of Ice Age features, http://www.brucebjornstad.com.
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Geologic Wonderland
2017-11-28 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 – 6:30pm

Location: Milepost111, 407 Aplets Way, Cashmere

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Tuesdays in November just got a whole lot more exciting! Join Wenatchee River Institute every Tuesday in November at Milepost111 in Cashmere for the annual Scientist Speaker Series.

Be a part of the experience! ‘Geologic Wonderland’ explores the epic geologic saga shaping our past and our future. The geology of the Pacific Northwest is truly a “Disneyland” of geologic proportions complete with thrills to be experienced right here in your own back yard! Hosted lite fare and casual conversation starts at 6:00 pm each night and then the evening’s presentation runs from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. A select dinner menu of Milepost111 signature dishes and tasty beverages are available to truly make this an evening out!

The series including all four evenings is $100 for non-members and $80 for members.
8 teacher clock hours are available for this series, $24
Registration ends November 31rd! class size is limited.

Banff Mnt. Film Fest 2017
2017-11-21 18:00 - 22:30
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2017
When & Where: Tue, 11/21/2017 –6:00pm to 10:30pm
Leavenworth Festhalle 1001 Front Street
events@skileavenworth.com

The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road.
With stops planned in about 400 communities and 40 countries across the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival.
Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2017/2018 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
From approximately 350 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favorites are among the films chosen to travel the globe.

6:00 p.m. Doors open for socializing and beverages
7:00 p.m. Movies start
Advance: $18 Adults, $15 Kids
Door tickets: $20 Adults, $17 Kids
Be sure and get your name in for give-a-ways from Stevens Pass and Mission Ridge!

Geologic Wonderland
2017-11-21 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 – 6:30pm

Location: Milepost111, 407 Aplets Way, Cashmere

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Tuesdays in November just got a whole lot more exciting! Join Wenatchee River Institute every Tuesday in November at Milepost111 in Cashmere for the annual Scientist Speaker Series.

Be a part of the experience! ‘Geologic Wonderland’ explores the epic geologic saga shaping our past and our future. The geology of the Pacific Northwest is truly a “Disneyland” of geologic proportions complete with thrills to be experienced right here in your own back yard! Hosted lite fare and casual conversation starts at 6:00 pm each night and then the evening’s presentation runs from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. A select dinner menu of Milepost111 signature dishes and tasty beverages are available to truly make this an evening out!

The series including all four evenings is $100 for non-members and $80 for members.
8 teacher clock hours are available for this series, $24
Registration ends November 31rd! class size is limited.

Reel Rock Film at R.R.G.
2017-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
The Reel Rock Film trailer has got us all excited! At Riverfront Rock Gym on November 19th the show will take place! The film will be shown in the main gym. The gym will be closed for the film. To get your tickets you can buy them online at riverfrontrockgym.com or stop by the front desk. 😎 November 19th at 7pm.

Warren Miller Ski Film
2017-11-17
Warren Miller Ski Film and Silent Auction
Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm, Film starts @ 7:00 pm
Location: Wenatchee Convention Center at the Orchard Exhibit Room
Prices Adults(in advance) $12.50/$13.50(door), Kids (12 & under) $11.50(in advance)/$12.50(door); Tickets can be bought at Arlberg Sports and Java Dog locations.

Geologic Wonderland
2017-11-14 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 – 6:30pm

Location: Milepost111, 407 Aplets Way, Cashmere

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Tuesdays in November just got a whole lot more exciting! Join Wenatchee River Institute every Tuesday in November at Milepost111 in Cashmere for the annual Scientist Speaker Series.

Be a part of the experience! ‘Geologic Wonderland’ explores the epic geologic saga shaping our past and our future. The geology of the Pacific Northwest is truly a “Disneyland” of geologic proportions complete with thrills to be experienced right here in your own back yard! Hosted lite fare and casual conversation starts at 6:00 pm each night and then the evening’s presentation runs from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. A select dinner menu of Milepost111 signature dishes and tasty beverages are available to truly make this an evening out!

The series including all four evenings is $100 for non-members and $80 for members.
8 teacher clock hours are available for this series, $24
Registration ends November 31rd! class size is limited.

Seed: The Untold Story
2017-11-14
Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum
When: Tuesday Nov. 14th 7pm, show runs 94 minutes
Cost: Free with $5 suggested donation
Sponsor: Food Action
Few things on earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds. In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. Seed: The Untold Story, follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year old food legacy. As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of food. In a harrowing and heartening story, these reluctant heroes rekindle a lost connection to a treasured resource.

The Hanford Story
2017-11-08
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 – 7:00pm

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

ADMISSION BY DONATION, ALL AGES WELCOME
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM, PRESENTATION AT 7:00PM
Join former Project Manager with the Department of Energy Nick Ceto for a discussion of “The Hanford Story.” This Emmy Award winning multi-media presentation gives a glimpse of Hanford’s past, the extensive clean up efforts, and the future of such a controversial site. After the short film Nick will provide first hand knowledge for Question and Answer and time permitting, will also discuss the Hanford Reach national monument and the REACH interpretive Center.
“A lot of the people come here with a lot of questions,
and a lot of people come here with some concerns.”
Rich Buel, Department of Energy

This quote by Rich Buel, a Department of Energy employee, summarizes a common public view of the Hanford site in southeastern Washington State.

Many in the Pacific Northwest region are aware the site exists; but what really happens in this “secret” place known as Hanford? In response to these questions and concerns, the Department of Energy created The Hanford Story, a multi-media presentation of several chapters. This documentary takes a look at a complex, historical location and makes it understandable for the general public by providing an outline and basic information on the Hanford site.

Geologic Wonderland
2017-11-07 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – 6:30pm

Location: Milepost111, 407 Aplets Way, Cashmere

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Tuesdays in November just got a whole lot more exciting! Join Wenatchee River Institute every Tuesday in November at Milepost111 in Cashmere for the annual Scientist Speaker Series.

Be a part of the experience! ‘Geologic Wonderland’ explores the epic geologic saga shaping our past and our future. The geology of the Pacific Northwest is truly a “Disneyland” of geologic proportions complete with thrills to be experienced right here in your own back yard! Hosted lite fare and casual conversation starts at 6:00 pm each night and then the evening’s presentation runs from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. A select dinner menu of Milepost111 signature dishes and tasty beverages are available to truly make this an evening out!

The series including all four evenings is $100 for non-members and $80 for members.
8 teacher clock hours are available for this series, $24
Registration ends November 31rd! class size is limited.

WenOut Story Night at The Hunters Wife!
2017-11-07 17:30 - 18:30
It’s Outdoor enthusiast night at The Hunter’s Wife! Join us for a special talk lead by WenatcheeOutdoors Leaders and enjoy discounted plant based appetizers, kombucha and warm beverages! Space is LIMITED! Call The Hunters Wife in Wenatchee to reserve your seat. This is a FREE event to attend!
We are so blessed to be surrounded by some of the best outdoor activities nature as to offer! We’ve partnered up with Wenatchee Outdoors to create a special event of Wen Out Story telling! Join us for a laid-back evening of plant powered appetizers, kombucha happy hour, and enjoying the tales of the Wenatchee Outdoor board members! The Wen Out mission is to better use and protect Central Washington’s outdoor resources and to inform, engage, inspire, and connect the outdoor community! Our speakers include:
-Mark Shipman (co-owner of Riverfront Rock Gym and volunteer for Chelan County Mountain Rescue)
-Ariana Jones (Director of Outdoor Recreation Management Program at Wenatchee Valley College)
-Sarah Shaffer (Executive Director of WenatcheeOutdoors.org and board member for the Washington Wildlife Recreation Coalition)
“We’re the adventure seekers, the outdoor junkies, the gear connoisseurs, the unofficial weather reporters, the rookies and the risk takers for the Wenatchee Valley”

eBird Monitoring at Mountain Home Preserve
2017-11-06 08:00 - 12:00
Date
Mon, 11/06/2017

Time
8:00am-noon

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? Citizen Science Project 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.
CDLT is recruiting volunteers to help with two once/month bird monitoring projects.

Mountain Home Preserve eBird Monitoring Project, prior to the thinning project that will restore a pre-settlement open ponderosa-pine forest. Meeting at 6am at the Safeway store in Leavenworth, or Susan will pick up carpoolers in Wenatchee at 5:30am at the Penny Road Park and Ride. We walk a 2.2-mile route, stopping at 5 points to conduct 10-minute counts. Upcoming Dates: June 26, July 18, Aug. 23, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9.
Horse Lake Reserve eBird Monitoring Project: Meeting at 6am at the end of the pavement on Horse Lake Rd. to carpool up the gravel road, we walk a 5-mile route, stopping at 7 points to conduct 10-minute counts. All data is entered into eBird. Our goal is to learn about bird use within the variety of habitats that include areas burned in 2015 wildfire. Upcoming Dates: June 29, July 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 15, Oct. 19, Nov. 16.

Lworth Ski Hill Fall Cleaning!
2017-11-05 10:00 - 16:00
When & Where: Sun, 11/05/2017 –10:00am to 4:00pm
Leavenworth Ski Hill
info@skileavenworth.com
Fall Cleaning!
Its that time of the year again. Most of us do “spring cleaning”, however, here at Ski Hill we prefer “Fall Cleaning” as we get ready for another amazing year full of snow, smiles, good food and good crowds. Click HERE to see our long list of tasks to complete before the snow flies. Please email info@skileavenworth.com if you have a specific task you would like to sign up for.
Objective:
Prepare Ski Hill for Winter Operations and the ability to open Tubing, Nordic and Alpine operations on a minimum amount of snow. Let’s make it look like a Park!

Pray for Snow Concert
2017-11-04 18:00 - 22:00
The Pray for Snow Concert is the official kick off to the winter season! Come celebrate the start of winter and the upcoming season with your friends from Mission Ridge, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, Badger Mountain Ski Area, and Echo Valley Ski Area! Bands Buzz Brump and ANDONIMUS will provide the tunes. Their will also be a special showing of everyone’s favorite ski film – Lifted: A Ski Film for the Rest of Us.
Who: This years show is 21+
What: A rockin party with live music, beer garden and tasty grub
When: November 4th from 6pm-10pm
Where: All the fun will go down in the parking lot behind Arlberg Sports – Grand Central Building, 25 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Why: To build stoke for the upcoming winter season in the Greater Wenatchee Valley
How Much: $15 in advance | $20 at the door
Special thanks goes out to all the sponsors that make this party happen: Arlberg Sports, Cascade Autocenter, HEAD SKI, Mela Coffee Roasting Co., PEPSI, Saddle Rock Pub & Brewery, RLS Productions, LLC, North 40 Productions. Lithic Skis, Bollinger Construction and Wenatche Valley Velo Club..
All proceedes from this year’s beer garden support Leavenworth Ski Hill, Badger Mountain Ski Area, and Echo Valley Ski Area.

Date: November 4th, 2017
Time: 6pm-10pm
Where: Parking lot behind Arlberg Sports – Grand Central Building, 25 N Wenatchee Ave

For more information or to purchase tickets CLICK HERE

Trail Thursday's with C.D.L.T.
2017-11-02 14:30 - 16:30
Date Thu, 11/02/2017
Time

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Sign up online here!

We’ll try and get some general maintenance of the trails in the Foothills done before winter arrives. Volunteers will hike along sections of the Foothills Trail System and work with handtools to fix erosion and drainage issues, as well as any tread damage. CDLT will supply tools and snacks. Volunteers should wear work clothes and sturdy footwear, and plan on walking at least 2 miles.
Please sign up online or RSVP so that we can keep you posted on updates for this event, as well as the location.
Questions? Want to RSVP? Contact Hanne: hanne@cdlandtrust.org, 667-9708.

Bat Hang Halloween Party at R.R.G.
2017-10-29 15:00 - 19:00
RIVERFRONT ROCK GYM PRESENTS
THE BAT HANG
HALLOWEEN PARTY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 3-7PM
PARTICIPATION INCLUDES: DAY PASS, RENTAL GEAR (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!), 2 HOURS OF CLIMBING GUIDED BY OUR EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS, HALLOWEEN GAMES, CANDY, PRIZES, 5 RAFFLE TICKETS & 5 EXTRA RAFFLE TICKETS IF YOU WEAR A COSTUME!
$5 FOR MEMBERS 🕷 $12 FOR NON-MEMBERS
(AGE 13 AND UNDER)
🕸 3PM: COSTUME CONTEST & HALLOWEEN GAMES
🕸 4PM: COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED,
CRATE STACKING CONTEST
🕸 4:30-6:30PM: TRICK-OR-TOP ROPE CLIMBING &
MORE HALLOWEEN GAMES
🕸 6:30PM: RAFFLE
1319 WALLA WALLA AVE
WENATCHEE, WA 98801
509-888-2427

Make a Difference Day: Restoration Planting
2017-10-28 09:00 - 15:00
Date
Sat, 10/28/2017

Time
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sign up online here!

Help plant 2000 sagebrush seedlings as part of our ongoing fire recovery efforts at Horse Lake Reserve for Make a Difference Day this fall. We’ll have a variety of tasks related to this project. Volunteers should come prepared for changes in the weather, and wear work clothes and sturdy footwear. CDLT will supply all tools and equipment, as well as a light lunch and snacks.
Please sign up online to RSVP so we can be sure to have enough equipment and food for everyone!
Questions? Contact Hanne: hanne@cdlandtrust.org, or 667-9708

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Gear Swap!
2017-10-22 11:00 - 15:00
The annual Ski/Gear Swap and Fall Fundraiser have joined forces! ONE SPECTACULAR EVENT! Fundraising efforts will support our purchase of equipment for snow making. You can swap or purchase ski and human powered gear, watch ski flicks, enjoy music, socialize and raise that paddle to support the snow making equipment. The Swap & Fundraiser will be at the Leavenworth Festhalle on Sunday, October 22nd.

Date:
Sunday, October 22, 2017

One Day Event

Time:
Open To Public – 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Seller & Vendor Set-Up – 10:00AM

Location:
Leavenworth Festhalle

Autumn Community Cider Squeeze!
2017-10-21 12:00 - 15:00
Saturday, October 21, 2017 –12:00pm to 3:00pm
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

Mark your calendar !! Saturday, October 21st, Noon to 3pm!! Bring the family and join us at Barn Beach Reserve where Wenatchee River Institute is putting on a good ol’ fashioned community cider squeeze! Lawn games and music to entertain the family, sample some hot cider and enjoy a s’more! This is a celebration of our community!

Ages: All Ages

Course Fee: Free

e-Bike Burrito Ride
2017-10-21 10:00 - 13:00
Hosted by Plug-In North Central Washington
Date: Saturday October 21st from 10am-1pm
Location: Pybus Public Market charger station
Because “Pedal Assist” or e-Bikes are putting many people back on a bicycle we thought it would be fun to get together and share experiences. The “e-Bike Burrito Ride” is an informal meet up, any brand of e-Bike is welcome, and to be honest any bicycle is welcome. If you just want to see and maybe try an e-Bike there will be some e-Bikes available for that too.
We plan to meet up near the EV charger at the Pybus Market for some “meeting and greeting”, then we can ride some if we get around to it. If not, we will just talk then eat lunch at the South Restraunt which is in the Pybus Market. Even though the event has the word Burrito in it, you can order anything you like!
Eventbrite tickets are free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e-bike-burrito-ride-tickets-37973788624
Facebook Event Site https://www.facebook.com/events/346702345789348

Coppermine River Trip
2017-10-17 19:00 - 20:00
When: Tuesday Oct. 17th 7pm
Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum
Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5
Sponsor: Wenatchee River Institute
In late July of 2016, four men from Wenatchee pushed off from the shore of Point Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territory and launched down the Coppermine River. After 24 days of paddling, the four reached their destination, the Arctic Ocean and the Inuit village of Kugluktuk. Andy Dappen, Neal Hedges, Paul Hessburg and Robbie Scott give a presentation about their 350-mile canoe trip in the Canadian Arctic, complete with photos and poetry.

Essentials for Backcountry Skiing-G3 & Scarpa
2017-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Arlberg Sports in Wenatchee

Event is free and refreshments will be provided.
Doors open: 6:00 PM
Presentation starts: 6:15 PM

Transitioning from alpine skiing to the backcountry can be a rewarding but daunting endeavor. To help with the gear learning curve, Arlberg Sports is hosting an evening with SCARPA & G3 Genuine Guide Gear to delve into the equipment required to transition from inbounds skiing and into the backcountry.
Topics to be covered:
• Traditional alpine skis VS backcountry skis
• Different boot options available
• Choosing the proper skins
• Basic safety tools required
All participants will go home with a free G3 ski strap, a key piece to your backcountry gear kit!
There will also be a silent auction benefitting El Sendero Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Club. It’s a great chance to bid on some sweet outdoor gear from brands like SCARPA, MSR – Mountain Safety Research, Therm-a-Rest and Osprey Packs
This event will be largely focused on the gear required and not around avalanche and snow condition awareness. Check the NWAC or local avalanche website to find out more information on avalanche safety.

Fire & Ice Geology Tour
2017-10-14
Saturday, October 14: 9:00am to 5:00pm
The Wenatchee Valley Museum Presents-
Tour shows you the site of the largest landslide to have occurred in the country. You will learn to read and thereby understand the features of the basalt cliffs. Once upon the Waterville Plateau, you will see evidence of the continental ice sheet that once covered this area: Withrow Terminal Moraine, Kames, Eskars, Drumlins an Kettles. See the Grand Terrace At Brewster and the source of the Glacial Erratics that cover so much of the Waterville Plateau. Finally, we will see the volcanic feeder dikes at pine canyon. Grab some tickets now!

Out of Bounds Program
2017-10-13 07:30 - 16:00
The YMCA presents-October 13th, 2017 is the first day for our Out of Bounds program. During that day we will be at Enchantment Park and the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. The fees are $29 for members and $39 for community members. The fees increase by $10 the Friday before. Program check in begins at 7:30am and we will arrive back to the YMCA by 4:00pm.
At Enchantment Park, we will be playing on the playground, playing parachute games, and eating lunch. At Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery we will be touring the fish hatchery, playing educational games about salmon, and walking on their nature trails. People can register on our website http://wenymca.org/register-1/

Upstream: Searching for Wild Salmon
2017-10-11
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 – 7:00pm

Location: The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA

Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute & A Book for All Seasons

ADMISSION BY DONATION, ALL AGES WELCOME!
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM FOR NO HOST REFRESHMENTS
Langdon Cook goes in search of the salmon in “Upstream”, his timely and in-depth look at how these beloved fish have nourished humankind through the ages and why their destiny is so closely tied to our own. Cook journeys up and down salmon country, from the glacial rivers of Alaska to the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to California’s drought-stricken Central Valley and a wealth of places in between. Reporting from remote coastlines and busy city streets, he follows today’s commercial pipeline from fisherman’s net to corporate seafood vendor to boutique marketplace. At stake is nothing less than an ancient livelihood.

Catastrophic Flooding on Earth & Mars
2017-10-10 19:00 - 21:00
Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee.
Big, bigger, biggest: Catastrophic flooding on Earth and Mars
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics go to Mars, two meetings in a row! Dr. John Buchanan, EWU professor of geology, will talk about catastrophic outburst flooding by various mechanisms that have been occurring on Earth and Mars through geologic time. Dr. Buchanan will examine how the “Ice Age Floods” in eastern Washington compare with the filling of the Mediterranean (Pliocene), the Altai and Black/Caspian Sea floods in Russia (Pleistocene), floods in the English Channel (Pleistocene), the dumping of Lake Bonneville (Pleistocene), the recent failure of the Hubbard Glacier in Alaska (2002), and ancient floods on the red planet, Mars.
The program is free & open to the public.
For overviews of the Ice Age Floods and more information on the Ice Age Floods Institute, please see our website: http://www.iafi.org; http://www.hugefloods.com; and quadricopter videos of Ice Age features, http://www.brucebjornstad.com.

Fall Migration Walk
2017-10-08 13:00 - 15:00
Team Naturaleza presents a Fall Migration Walk

Sunday, October 8 at 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Walla Walla Point Park

Let’s adventure on town! Team Naturaleza invites you to a FREE and family-friendly walk with us at the Walla Walla Park to observe beautiful migratory birds returning to South America.
Marjie Loodwick, a local USFWS biologist who loves to share about nature with others, will introduce us to the Columbia River Basin on a 2-3 mile walk on a gravel trail and flat surface.
We will meet at the Walla Walla Playground at 1 pm. Reservations are not needed.
Questions with Denise at 509-860-4090 or teamnaturaleza1intern@gmail.com

Light the Loop Fun Run
2017-10-07 19:00 - 20:30
Date: Saturday, October 7 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Where: Pybus Public Market
Ready, set, GLOW! Serve Wenatchee Valley presents: Light The Loop 2017. Grab your friends and family and take a short stroll (or run!) down a fun, lighted part of the trail. The night will be filled with glowing costumes, music from local musicians, activities for children and more. Registration and festivities begin at 6pm and the race starts at 7pm. All proceeds benefit the work of Serve Wenatchee Valley.
See this LINK for more information.
