Courageous Kids Climbing at RRG
2021-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Hosted by Riverfront Rock Gym and Courageous Kids Climbing

Free opportunity for children between the ages of 3-months and 103-years with special needs, physical or developmental, to experience rock wall climbing at Riverfront Rock Gym.

Location: 1319 Walla Walla Avenue, Wenatchee WA 98801

For more information click here.

Heather Ecology & Restoration Efforts
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Washington Native Plant Society (W.N.P.S.) to celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Month! Join W.N.P.S. for a free webinar on Heather Ecology and Restoration Efforts which will help us all learn more about restoration efforts in popular day-hike locations along the North Cascades Highway:
“Heather Ecology and Restoration Efforts” with Kelly Baraibar, USFS Biologist in the Methow Valley Ranger District.
Heather provides some subalpine plant communities with the essential requirements to exist in harsh conditions. They form hardy mats which trap soil, water and nutrients, and provide protection for other plant species to establish. Yet it only takes about 20 footsteps to cause a heather mat to begin to die, leading to the unraveling of the subalpine community in which it exists. Kelly will present the ecology of the heather species found in our area, species distribution, colonization strategies, heather adaptations, climate change, and other fascinating facts. Her talk will also cover restoration efforts in popular day hike locations along the North Cascades Highway and challenges posed in the face of upward trends in the recreation.
Speaker Bio:
Kelly Baraibar, U.S.F.S Botanist in Winthrop
Kelly is the District Botanist on the Methow Valley Ranger District in Winthrop. Her career began with the Forest Service nearly 25 years ago as a wildland firefighter. She spent the summer fighting fire while saving money to travel the world in the winter months. When she grew weary of rappelling out of helicopters, Kelly decided to hit the books and complete her degree at the University of Washington. Kelly was the last graduating class at the U of W to earn a degree dedicated strictly to Botany. Soon after graduation, she was offered a permanent position on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Her first job as a permanent was spent between the Wenatchee River Ranger District and the Methow Valley Ranger District. After a summer season, she transferred to Okanogan to work with the Forest Service Ecology Program. In 2010, she accepted the District Botanist position on the Methow Valley R.D. Kelly enjoys paddle boarding with her daughters down the Methow River in the summer, and skiing as much as she can in the winter.
Her evening talk is sponsored by our local Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the WNPS.
The hour-long webinar will occur on April 27 at 7pm;
Free registration and for more information click here: https://www.wnps.org/wv-events/calendar/1010

Wolves in Washington: Updates from WDFW & the Wolf Advisory Group
2021-04-28 17:30 - 19:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Class Tuition: $15
After nearly being eradicated in the early 1900s, the gray wolf (Canis lupus), a native Washington species, has naturally returned to the state. A wolf pack with pups was confirmed in July 2008 in western Okanogan and northern Chelan counties and represented the first fully documented breeding by wolves in the state since the 1930s! Since then, the state’s wolf population has increased at an average rate of 28% every year, and many other wolf packs have been confirmed.
The first to return to Washington came on their own from existing packs in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, and British Columbia. Although there have been no federal or state efforts to proactively reintroduce wolves to Washington, they have successfully repopulated parts of eastern Washington and the North Cascades.
According to Conservation Northwest, at the end of 2018, Washington was home to a minimum of 126 wolves, 27 wolf packs and 15 successful breeding pairs!
Join us for a Zoom presentation with biologists from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. They will share an overview of the status of wolves in the state, provide updates on current wolf packs and take questions too.
Participants will learn how they can stay updated, get involved, and how the Washington Wolf Advisory Group is working to promote equitable, inclusive, and respectful dialogue and decision-making among diverse people to foster durable peace by transforming the root causes of social conflict and providing high quality recommendations on wolf recovery, conservation, and management.
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time after the program.
For more information click here.

Herptiles of Methow Valley: Connecting with Cold-Blooded Creepers
2021-05-05 18:30 - 20:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor: Scott Fitkin
Class Tuition: $15
This is an online class.
What reptiles and amphibians call this place home? What adaptations do they use to weather all four seasons? Whether you’re simply learning from home or plan on joining the Snake Count field course that weekend, be prepared for special insights to the world of herptiles. Hosted by Scott Fitkin, this course focuses on identification, adaptations, beautiful imagery and fun facts.
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time after the program.
For more information click here.

Horse Lake Trail Runs
2021-05-08 07:00 - 15:00
Horse Lake Trail Runs
Hosted by Run Wenatchee

Horse Lake 25K, 10-Mile and 5-Mile Trail Runs
Horse Lake Reserve, Wenatchee, WA
Presented by Subaru/Cascade Autocenter
We are excited to be back on these historic Wenatchee Valley trails! The 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile Horse Lake Trail Runs are held on an amazing 1,700-acre reserve, owned and managed by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, in the Wenatchee Foothills.
Start times
25K — 7 a.m.
10-Mile — 7:30 a.m.
5-Mile — 8 a.m.
COVID-19 Protocols
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Swag
Each entrant will receive a RunWenatchee running mask/buff, a reusable cup for aid stations, and a commemorative Horse Lake race medal. T-shirts are available for purchase.
Race Day Information
Packet pick-up and race day information will be posted closer to the event date.
Parking/Shuttle Service
There will be parking available at the trailhead and a parking plan will be implemented within a month of the race.
Shuttle service MAY BE possible for the event, but again will be determined within a month of the event depending on Health District requirements and the state of the pandemic.
Course Description
The 25K, 10-Mile and 5-Mile courses encompass the incredible single track and double track trails of the Horse Lake Reserve. Amazing mountain and valley views are seen from all the trails.
Maps
25K
10-Mile
5-Mile
Fundraising
Proceeds from this event go directly back to the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust for trail development and maintenance of these trails. All the trails that you will run on have been in some way supported by this race so thank you and we look forward to continuing to support and build new trails to run and play on!
Ruck Division
We have added a new “twist” to our trail events. We have added a new option called Rucking.
RUCK•ING [VERB] // Walking/hiking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack). It implies action, energy, and purpose. Rucking requires strength, endurance, and character — and builds it, too.
Rucking is the foundation of Special Forces training, but is also a great alternative to running for those that are not able to run but are avid hikers, walkers, and fast packers.
Many of us have taken on rucking as another way to stay fit and challenge ourselves on the trails, so we decided to add this to our event schedule!
The rules: Complete the 25K, 10-mile or 5-mile wearing the pack. Special award given to those that complete the event wearing the pack.
Weight Requirements:
Bodyweight under 150 lbs: 20 lbs + Rucksack/Backpack
Bodyweight over 150 lbs: 30 lbs + Rucksack/Backpack
Need a pack, weighted plates or other gear? Check out www.goruck.com
For more information click here.

Manson Apple Blossom Fun Run
2021-05-08 07:30 - 10:00
Come join us for the Annual Manson Apple Blossom 5K/2K Fun Run and help Celebrate the 100+1 Anniversary of Manson Apple Blossom. Proceeds go towards supporting the Manson Apple Blossom Scholarship Fund.

LOCATION
Manson, Washington
145 Wapato Way

DESCRIPTION
Annual Manson Apple Blossom 5K/2K – Come Celebrate the 100+1 Anniversary! Proceeds go towards supporting the Manson Apple Blossom Scholarship Fund.

RACE SCHEDULE
7:30am – Packet pick-up, day-of registration
8:30am – Race Starts
9:30am – Awards
10:00am – Course closed, breakdown and clean-up

PACKET PICK-UP
May 8th – 7:30am @ 145 Wapato Way, Manson, WA US 98831
Day-of Registration will be available on race day. The cost will be $25. Shirt not guaranteed for Day-of Registration.

AWARDS
Virtual 5K/2K: Top Male/Female will receive a prize.
In-Person 5K:
Overall Top Male & Female will receive a prize.
Top Male & Female in the following age groups will receive a prize:
18 & under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
In-Person 2K: Top Male/Female will receive a prize.

Preregistration – https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Manson/MasonAppleBlossom5K2K

Spring Snake Count in the Methow Valley
2021-05-08 11:00 - 16:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Instructor: John Rohrer and Scott Fitkin
Class Tuition: $110
At first glance, our snake friends get a bad rap, yet they become fascinating, even personable, once you learn about their special niche within our local ecosystem.
These cold-blooded creatures need hiding spaces to take refuge from the hot and cold, while also needing places to bask in sunlight to warm their bodies, and the Methow Valley is a premier classroom for finding them in their natural habitats.
Join field biologists John and Scott for an intimate look at Eastern Washington’s reptiles and amphibians in the magical Methow Valley! Located on the sunny side of the North Cascades, we’ll spend our day in the field searching for these remarkable critters in sunny meadows and dramatic canyons while also learning about the latest scientific research on local populations. Together, we’ll survey for snakes in drier climes, going through areas near an active den sites hopefully increasing the probability of finding a variety of snakes.
Our team will be recording snake observations for the Center for Snake Conservation’s nationwide effort to create an instantaneous snapshot of the continent’s snake populations.
Expand your intimacy with the animal kingdom in this small-group, socially-distanced field excursion with two of our state’s leading field biologists.
For more information click here.

Rise & Climb!
2021-05-09 09:00 - 11:30
Rise and Climb!
Hosted by Arlberg Sports Haus
Event by Larry Peterson and Leavenworth Cycling
Location: Arlberg Sports Haus in Leavenworth
This is a free event
If you missed last Sundays Climb….which many of you did…. heres another chance. Derby! likely a Derby out and back so as to avoid the snow, mud, water going down into Eagle Creek. Join me!! It’ll be fun I said!
For more information click here.

Spring Bird Fest
2021-05-13 - 2021-05-16
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
Come birding with us! Join Wenatchee River Institute for the 19th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest! This year, we will be following a hybrid model, offering both virtual workshops and small, in-person field trips, so there is an event for everyone. Listed on our schedule, you will find many field trips, bird walks, hikes, art workshops, educational workshops, and more throughout the whole weekend. Field trips occur all around the Wenatchee Valley. Our virtual events are also diverse in content, one event includes our keynote presentation by Dennis Paulson, covering “The Wonderful Adaptations of Birds”. Visit our website for more details on events and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/spring-bird-fest.html.
CONTACT INFO
Rebecca Ryan
programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext. 2

Upper Gorge Trails Opening-Self Supported-Run/Walk
2021-05-15 - 2021-05-16
Hosted by Lake Chelan Trails Alliance
Upper Gorge Trails (at Lake Chelan) Opening
Self Supported-Run/Walk
You are invited to discover Lake Chelan Valley’s newest trail just a short five minute drive from Downtown Chelan. Run or walk Eagle and Cutthroat Loops or Eagle and Cutthroat and Coyote Loops. Be one of the first on the trail and help spread the word about this new local gem! Put on your best trail shoes, grab your phone and post your pics on social with the hashtag- #lakechelantrailsalliance
A couple of trail users who use the hashtag that weekend will be sent a hat and sticker. 🙂

Behind the Lens With Expedition Reclamation
2021-05-18 19:00 - 20:30
Expedition Reclamation-Its here in Nature We Belong
Hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Step behind the scenes with filmmakers and characters from Expedition Reclamation, a short documentary highlighting 12 Washington-based Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color exploring their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation. Six of the characters are from the Wenatchee Valley!
In this live, virtual event you’ll get a peek into the filmmaking process, view the trailer, hear dynamic panel discussions, and dig into what it means to create a Brave Space and challenge the norms in the filmmaking and outdoor recreation as a multi-racial, women-led storytelling and community-building team.
How to Join:
Watch via Zoom Webinar with link below.
https://zoom.us/j/93353773404?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For more information click here.

The Photographer's Cookbook
2021-05-19 17:30 - 19:00
The Photographer’s Cookbook
Instructor: Juan G. Aguilera
Class Tuition: $15
You finally got that fancy digital camera you’ve wanted for so long, and now you’re ready to capture wonderful places, colorful cultures, and breathtaking scenery. To make the processes of shooting and curating your photos simple, Seattle-area photographer Juan Aguilera will show you how to approach the work as though you were using recipes from a cookbook.
Looking at photography as a process of gathering ingredients, Juan will help you learn to create a feast for the eyes. Let these recipes and your vision guide you in becoming a veritable chef of photography, serving up compelling narratives and scrumptious compositions.
In this installment Juan will go over three important aspects of digital photography:
1. A Snapshot vs. a Photograph (appetizer or entree?)
2. Using the Illusion of Light (the key ingredient in any photo)
3. The Narrative of an Image (balancing your flavors)
At the end of this online course, you’ll have new tips, tricks and confidence to explore the limitless possibilities of digital photography and create your own masterpieces!
If you can’t make this specific date or time, you can still register and we will send you a link to view the class on your own time! All registrants will have access to the class recording for a limited time after the program.
For more information click here.

Hatha Yoga in the Park
2021-05-23 11:00 - 12:30
Event by Micah Baker
Hey y’all! I’ll be teaching yoga in the park this summer on Sundays! Donations accepted but not required. Bring your mat and water. Meet at Walla Walla Point Park by the racquetball and tennis courts.
For more information click here.

Environmental Film Series-Anthropocene the Human Epoch
2021-05-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join us and our partner/film sponsor North Central Washington Audubon Society in viewing the documentary Anthropocene: The Human Epoch and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Sessions on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 PM.
A Working Group of international scientists is deciding whether to declare a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – a planet shaped more by mankind than nature. Its members tell the story of the Anthropocene and argue whether it’s a tragedy, a comedy, or something more surreal. With archival footage, award-winning stills and interviews, Anthropocene proposes a common secular narrative for mankind but leaves viewers to decide how we should write the ending.
Registration is by donation. After registering you will receive an email with a link to preview the film at your leisure and join us virtually for a Q&A Session with a local panel on Tuesday, May 25 from 7 – 8 PM.
For more information click here.

River Recreation Study & Recreation Ambassador Program
2021-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
Last summer, Chelan County conducted a study to document river use in the Leavenworth area. This report also included the results of a community survey about local river recreation use. In order to address some of the issues identified in the community survey, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce has developed a Recreation Ambassador program which will be implemented in summer 2021. This presentation will share the results of the 2020 river recreation study and the details of the proposed 2021 Recreation Ambassador program.
How to Watch:
Click the link above for Facebook Live or follow the link below to join via zoom webinar.
https://zoom.us/j/98891643929?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Evergreen Trail School: Maintenance 101
2021-06-02 18:00 - 19:30
Trail Building is a science– it takes education, skill, and technique to make great trails. Here at Evergreen, we’ve been studying trail building for years, and it’s part of our mission to share our expertise with you.
Evergreen’s Trail School program gives you the opportunity and skills to become a backbone in your community, and learn what it takes to make your favorite trails a reality. From design and construction, to essential maintenance and dirt-shaping, Evergreen’s pro builders teach you the skills it takes to build (and maintain) the future of mountain biking.
In Evergreen’s first offering in an online format, you’ll learn one of the most important (yet underrated) skill sets: trail maintenance. Join Evergreen builder Brian Tustison on Wednesday, June 2nd for Maintenance 101.
While Maintenance 101 is free, Trail School is only possible thanks to support from members like you. Please consider joining our community by becoming a member to support Evergreen Trail School!
Got questions? Please reach out to BobbyStewart@evergreenmtb.org
For more information click here.

W.A. State Parks Free Admission Day-National Trails Day
2021-06-05
National Trails Day
Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted).
For more information click here.

Red Devil Trail Runs
2021-06-05 06:30 - 18:30
Red Devil Trail Runs

Red Devil 50K, 25K and 10K
June 5, 2021
Sandcreek Trailhead, Wenatchee National Forest, Cashmere, WA

We are excited to be back on these great Wenatchee National Forest trails south of Cashmere! The 50K, 25K and 10K runs held on single-track trails and old logging roads have earned a reputation as some of the most challenging in the Pacific Northwest!
Start times
50K — 6:30 a.m.
25K — 7:30 a.m.
10K — 8 a.m.

50K
The Red Devil 50K has quickly become one of the Pacific Northwest’s must-do races. The race starts and ends at Sandcreek Trailhead and includes the Red Devil, Red Hill, Devil’s Gulch and Mission Ridge trail systems in the Wenatchee-Okanagan National Forest, outside of Cashmere, WA. These trails form an incredibly challenging 7,200 feet of climbing to challenge even the most seasoned trail runner. We will have two fully staffed and supplied aid stations on the 50K course, one of which you will pass twice at miles 9 and 26. The other you will pass at mile 17.
There will be a water only, self-serve station at mile 5. At mile 9, 17 and 26 we will have the usual Ultra running fare and plenty of Hammer Nutrition products as well.
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
For a race report from 2019, check out Team LaSportiva’s Maria Dalzot’s blog post.
https://www.mariadalzotrd.com/thoughts/2019/6/4/red-devil-challenge-50k
25K
The 25K — also a loop with the start and finish at Sandcreek Trailhead — includes the Red Devil, Red Hill and Devil’s Gulch single track trails, features close to 4,300 feet of elevation gain and is the first 9 miles of the 50K course. One water only, self-serve station will be located at mile 5 and a fully staffed aid station will be at mile 9. We will have the usual Ultra running fare, to include PB and J sandwiches, pickles and pickle juice, water, electrolyte drink, cookies, candy, pretzels, fruit, gels, etc.
10K
The out-and-back 10K, which also starts and ends at the Sandcreek Trailhead, and is on well-maintained logging and Forest Service roads, has an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. There is one water/electrolyte station, which you pass twice as the course is out and back.
Maps
50K map
25K map
10K map
Event Details
Each finisher will receive an iconic Red Devil medal, a RunWenatchee face mask/buff, shuttle transportation to and from the start/finish, staffed aid stations that have full COVID-19 safety precautions in place. and plenty of food and hydration products. We partner with Chelan County Mountain Search and Rescue to provide course support and they are the event’s non-profit beneficiary.
Race shirts are available for purchase, online-only, as part of registration checkout.
Milepost 111 Brewing Co. in Cashmere will once again offer discounts to racers for food and beverage
after the race.
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Student Rates
Middle School, High School, and College Students are all eligible for a substantial entry discount to all our trail runs. Click on the Student Entry if you are any one of these runners.
COVID-19 Protocols
Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts, aid station protocols and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Shuttle Service
We are planning on having COVID-19 compliant shuttle service to and from the start/finish area for racers only. Depending on COVID-19 conditions at the time of the race, we will be following additional precautions including wave starts and requirements for mask use. More details will be available within a month of the race depending on requirements in place and the state of the pandemic.
Races are going cupless for 2021!
We are including a reusable, collapsible drinking cup for all runners for our trail runs starting in 2021, thus reducing our environmental impact by not having paper cups littering the course or in the landfill.
Cut-Off Times
Our cut off times for the 50K are generous and allow for people to run the course. You will have to be able to move at an average of 3-3.5 mph to make the cut-offs. We reserve the right to pull you off the course if you are behind these times. At Mile 9 and 26 (Devils Gulch Trailhead) is an extraction point, where runners can be shuttled back to the start/finish area if injured or do not meet the cut-off criteria. Here are the cut off times:
Mile 9 (Devils Gulch TH): 3 hours
Mile 17 (Henley’s Camp): 6 hours
Mile 26 (Devils Gulch TH): 8 hours
Finish Line: 10 hours

Echo Valley 10k, Marathon & 50k
2021-06-05 07:30 - 16:00
Echo Valley – 1700 Cooper Gulch Rd, Manson, WA 98831, United States

For 2021, Echo Valley is returning to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time.
For more information click here.

Echo Valley 10K, Half & 50K
2021-06-05 07:30 - 17:00
SINGLE RACE FORMAT RETURNS!
For 2021, we are returning Echo Valley to its traditional format, with a 1 mile kid’s race, 10K, half-marathon and 50K. Echo Valley remains an excellent race choice for many. The 1 mile kid’s race, camping and location make it ideal for families, while the 50k is a great course for a first time 50K runner or someone wanting to set a 50K PR time.
Based in the pristine wine country of Lake Chelan, Echo Valley offers stunning views, runnable (is that even a word?) single tracks, heaps of sunshine and a retreat from everyday life!
To top off this weekend away in the mountains, you can camp pre- and post-race. Take this time to reboot, decompress from technology and reflect on the amazing training you have done. Socially distant bonfires and laughter will be plentiful! Come and share an amazing weekend with us; we promise you will head back to work Monday full of heart and strength of mind! See below for details on accommodations.
This race is sponsored by Vin du Lac of Chelan, one of the top Wineries in the region, named “Winery of the Year” in 2010.
A special thanks to Company Creek Pizza for supporting the Echo Valley races. They’ll be providing pizza to keep you going all day long!
Woodland Speeders Kid’s Race
As part of our new Woodland Speeders program, we offer free kid’s races at all of our events. Parents are welcome to run with their kids. You can register your child during the registration process for your own race or sign them up later. The Echo Valley kid’s race is the longest that we have at 1 mile in length and is half dirt road, half grassy trail, with a small amount of elevation gain. See schedule below for start time.
For more information click here.

Summer Songbirds Sojourn
2021-06-05 08:00 - 15:00
Hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Think spring birding season is almost over? Think again! Pacific Northwest birdwatching excitement extends into the summer season. And who better than local avian aficionado Libby Mills to help us direct our curiosity? Drawing on her 50 years of bird watching experience, Libby will point out the potential second clutches of resident chickadees, wrens and robins as well as searching out just arrived tropical warblers, grosbeaks and flycatchers.
The course will be located on private land outside of Deming, in our socially-distanced small group with no public crowds. We are extremely lucky to have access to this unique area – the first time an Institute course has been offered at this property!
The day will start relatively early and move between a few different micro-habitats on the landscape. This will allow us to see our bird neighbors late in the breeding season and in their respective summer activities.
There will be opportunities to listen to birds sing and respond on their territories, as some species’ young will be making their first sojourns into independence!
Class cost: $110
For more information click here.

Birding at Mountain Home Preserve
2021-06-07 07:00 - 11:00
Date Mon, 06/07/2021

Time 7:00am-11:00am

Location
Mountain Home Preserve

Mountain Home Preserve eBird Monitoring Project
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? Community Science Projects 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.
Dates: Wednesday May 5, Monday June 7, Tuesday July 6, Monday August 2. (September through November dates TBD.)
Meet at 7:00 am at the entrance to the Preserve. We walk a 2.2-mile route, stopping at 5 points to conduct 10-minute counts.
Please note: contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather conditions can result in canceling the route.

Plate Tectonics & Cascadia Earthquakes
2021-06-08 19:00 - 20:30
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next Zoom program, “Plate Tectonics and Cascadia Earthquakes,” will be on Tuesday June 8 at 7:00 PM with Kelsay Stanton, Erratics past vice-president and current UW PhD candidate.
California is known for its earthquakes, but what about the rest of the west coast? What are our seismic hazards? Why don’t we have as many earthquakes as our more southerly neighbor? This talk examines the tectonic setting for the Pacific Northwest and its many seismic sources, such as:

– “The Big Ones,” megathrust earthquakes caused by the Juan de Fuca plate subducting under North America;
– Slow slip earthquakes and episodic tremor and slip;
– Deep crustal earthquakes, such as the 2000 Nisqually event;
– And shallow crustal earthquakes, such as the 900 Seattle fault earthquake, and the 1872 Central Washington earthquake from the fault near Entiat.

Kelsay will show how these fit into the tectonic picture, and what it means for shaking in Central Washington and beyond.
Please click the link below to join the webinar at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86120141272
Webinar ID: 861 2014 1272

W.A. State Parks Free Admission Day-National Get Outdoors Day
2021-06-12
National Get Outdoors Day
Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted).
For more information click here.

NW Epic Series Echo Valley
2021-06-12
NW Epic Series’ 2nd stop will once again be at Echo Valley in Chelan on the scenic and smooth flowing trails of Echo Ridge/Valley above beautiful Lake Chelan. Get ready for this mountain biking event. The Echo Valley Ski Resort will have camping and facilities available, ideal for a weekend of racing and relaxing.
COVID Protocols
We’ll be implementing COVID-safe protocols for this race. Please check back soon for details.
Race Categories
Epic (60-mile)
— Male Open, Male 40-49, Male 50+, Male Jr (17 and under)*
— Female Open, Female 40-49, Female 50+, Female Jr (17 and under)*
— Singlespeed
Epic Lite (30-mile)
— Male Open, Male 40-49, Male 50+, Male Jr (17 and under)
— Female Open, Female 40-49, Female 50+, Female Jr (17 and under)
— Singlespeed
FSA 14-mile (these categories are not eligible for series awards)
— Male Open, Male 40-49, Male 50+, Male Jr (17 and under)*
— Female Open, Female 40-49, Female 50+, Female Jr (17 and under)*
— Singlespeed
*Junior categories are only eligible for Series points at the 30-mile distance
Kids Event
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance will be organizing an event just for the kids! Check back later for more details.
Chip Timing
If you already have a chip, use it (just let us know the number). If you don’t have one, we’ll provide you with one for a $5 deposit. You can either turn it in after the race and get your money back or keep it for future races.
FSA Loop 14-mile
For riders who want to try racing but not commit to the long distance or for those of you who want to push the limits and go Full Speed Ahead!
Registration is limited to 325 total riders.
Registration fees include insurance, logo’ed swag, bibs, fully stocked aid stations, post race barbecue for racers to refuel and enjoy, awards, etc.
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Cascades Wildlife Tracking Certification Class
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-13
Cascades Wildlife Tracking Certification Class with David Moskowitz
Location: Wenatchee River Institute
Date and Time: 6/12-6/13 9am-4pm
Spend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This class is a wildlife track and sign certification class through CyberTracker North America. David’s approach to this class is highly interactive, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. Lots of time for questions and discussion is built in. This style is an excellent way to learn and investigate, with the chance to achieve a wildlife tracking certificate through Cybertracker Conservation. Certificates are awarded on three levels. You will not want to miss this opportunity!
Cybertracker classes provide an opportunity for quality, focused learning from some of the best trackers in the country. They are designed to further participant’s tracking knowledge, as well as to rigorously test and document their current tracking skill set. Originally designed to help African Bushmen gain employment on game preserves, they also provide an internationally recognized certification of tracking ability, an important credential for wildlife researchers and environmental educators as well as for people who want to test and push their own ability. Evaluations are entirely field based, striving to expose participants to the widest range of tracks and signs as possible. Discussions are encouraged, giving participants a chance to air their thoughts and receive individualized instruction.
Cost: $290 members, $330 non-members
Food and lodging not included. Limit of 10 participants!
Photo provided by David Moskowitz

CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 x5

W.A. State Parks Free Admission Day-Free Fishing Day
2021-06-13
Free Fishing Day
Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted).
For more information click here.

Composting 101
2021-06-15 17:30 - 19:00
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Located: E Lorene Young Community Garden
In this workshop, Betsy will share step-by-step methods for successful composting with a traditional compost bin, a barrel composter, and a worm bin. You’ll learn the pros and cons of each method, so you can decide which one best suits your needs. The goal of the workshop is to give you the confidence to compost at home, even if you’ve tried and given up. Participants are encouraged to bring a container of kitchen scraps for a hands-on demonstration. The instructor will also bring her worm bin, so you can see red wigglers in action.
Cost: Pay What You Can
Limit of 15 participants
Instructor Bio:
Betsy Dudash is a Purdue-trained landscape horticulturist and designer in Wenatchee. She serves on the board of Sustainable Wenatchee, writes occasional blog posts and articles, and teaches in the Continuing Education program at Wenatchee Valley College. You can reach her at SeasonsUrbanHorticulture@gmail.com.

CONTACT INFO
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 ext 5

Juneteenth 2021
2021-06-19 13:00 - 16:00
WENATCHEE COMMUNITY EVENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 | 1-4PM PIONEER PARK
Come celebrate Freedom Day! Bring your family and friends, a blanket and a picnic lunch. We are recognizing this holiday in celebration of the 1856 liberation of Black enslaved peoples. There will be music, yard games, poetry, dancing, history and story telling for all ages. Join us for this community event on this day of restoration and celebration.
Recognition, Restoration, Celebration

EVENTO COMUNITARIO DE WENATCHEE
SÁBADO, 19 DE JUNIO | 1-4PM PARQUE PIONEER
¡Ven y celebra el Día de la Libertad con nosotros! Traiga a su familia y amigos, una manta y un almuerzo tipo picnic. Reconocemos este día como una fiesta en celebración de la 1865 liberación de la gente negra esclavizadas. Habrá música, actividades, poesía, baile, historia y narración de cuentos para TODAS LAS EDADES. Únase a nosotros en este día de restauración y celebración para nuestras comunidades.

Discovering Local Birds with Mary Gallagher
2021-06-23 09:00 - 12:00
Event by Plain Valley Adventure Women
Location: Tall Timber Ranch 27875 White River Road Leavenworth, WA
Mary is a local bird enthusiast and enjoys sharing the joy birds can bring to your life. Bring your curiosity and let’s see what we can discover about our local birds as we walk the varied habitats of the Tall Timber valley between the Napeequa and White River confluence. We will stroll through meadows, forests and wetlands exploring the riparian habitat and learning the art of identifying birds. Before this walk, spend some time thinking about a bird you know, such as a robin or a crow. Ask yourself the following questions: What size and shape (silhouette) does it have? What do its calls or songs sound like? What do you usually see that particular bird do? Where do you typically see them? What time(s) of year do you see them?
For more information click here.
