Nature Walk & Indigenous Enterprise
2023-05-13 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
May 13
12:30pm walk 1pm talk 2:00pm show
Walk led by WRI Field Educator Kyra Ballas, and then P’squosa Elder Randy Lewis will share stories at the Meadow Stage.
Wenatchee River Institute
leads a nature walks for all ages.
The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation
P’squosa tribal members share the stories of the people whose land we walk on.
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
presents
Indigenous Enterprise
Most recently seen at the opening ceremonies of Superbowl LVII in Phoenix.
Worldwide appearances include Sydney Opera House, Jacob’s Pillow, The Joyce.
A multimedia performance with selections of competitive and traditional powwow dances, accompanied by insights into each dance’s significance and origins.
ICCA, IRRF, WRI invite you to . . .
Take a walk on ICCA’s majestic campus. Explore the natural and cultural history around you. Hear the stories of the P’squosa, Wenatchi, people. Watch competitive dancers from several Western tribes share their unique traditions.
TICKETS:
ALL INCLUSIVE https://icicle.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S1Q00000FRErGUAX
One of the most exciting dance companies in the world today, Indigenous Enterprise is taking the world by storm. Comprised of champion dancers from several different western Tribes (including the Colville!), IE creates a multimedia performance unlike any other that celebrates the past and looks to the future of Native American culture and identity.
You may have seen them at Sydney Opera House, Jacob’s Pillow, The Joyce, or – in a boundary-breaking performance – at the opening ceremonies of Superbowl LVII in Phoenix! And we could not be more excited to welcome them to the Snowy Owl Theater to wrap up our Visiting Artist series with three amazing performances.
Indigenous Enterprise was founded in 2015 with the intent of celebrating the dancers heritage, educating audiences about Native American culture, and dispelling stereotypes about Native people. Audience goers should expect to see selections of competitive and traditional powwow dances accompanied by artful contextualization about each dance’s significance and origins. Described by Jacobs Pillow as, “explosively jubilant” each performer is a champion in their respective style of dance.

Nature Walk & Indigenous Enterprise
2023-05-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
May 13
6:30pm walk 7:30pm show
Walk led by WRI Field Educator Kyra Ballas
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
presents
Indigenous Enterprise
Most recently seen at the opening ceremonies of Superbowl LVII in Phoenix.
Worldwide appearances include Sydney Opera House, Jacob’s Pillow, The Joyce.
A multimedia performance with selections of competitive and traditional powwow dances, accompanied by insights into each dance’s significance and origins.
ICCA, IRRF, WRI invite you to . . .
Take a walk on ICCA’s majestic campus. Explore the natural and cultural history around you. Hear the stories of the P’squosa, Wenatchi, people. Watch competitive dancers from several Western tribes share their unique traditions.
TICKETS:
ALL INCLUSIVE https://icicle.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S1Q00000FRErGUAX
One of the most exciting dance companies in the world today, Indigenous Enterprise is taking the world by storm. Comprised of champion dancers from several different western Tribes (including the Colville!), IE creates a multimedia performance unlike any other that celebrates the past and looks to the future of Native American culture and identity.
You may have seen them at Sydney Opera House, Jacob’s Pillow, The Joyce, or – in a boundary-breaking performance – at the opening ceremonies of Superbowl LVII in Phoenix! And we could not be more excited to welcome them to the Snowy Owl Theater to wrap up our Visiting Artist series with three amazing performances.
Indigenous Enterprise was founded in 2015 with the intent of celebrating the dancers heritage, educating audiences about Native American culture, and dispelling stereotypes about Native people. Audience goers should expect to see selections of competitive and traditional powwow dances accompanied by artful contextualization about each dance’s significance and origins. Described by Jacobs Pillow as, “explosively jubilant” each performer is a champion in their respective style of dance.

Mother's Day Brunch
2023-05-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver)
This year, celebrate Mom in a special way with a Mother’s Day Brunch on the mountain at the Chair 5 Pub! Enjoy delicious food with your family, surrounded by the beauty of Mission Ridge.
Menu

Scrambled eggs
Spinach and sweet potato Quiche
Bacon
Sausage
Strawberries and cream overnight oats
Breakfast scone
Chocolate banana french toast
Pancakes
Fresh fruit
Seasoned potatoes
Mandarin pasta and spinach salad
Assorted pastries/ cookies

Price

$32.99 for ages 13+
$18.99 Kids 12 and under

How To Purchase
The Mother’s Day Brunch will be available to purchase online.
Reservation link coming soon…
For questions please email lharasek@missionridge.com

Birding at Lower Sleepy Hollow Preserve
2023-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Location: Lower Sleepy Hollow Preserve
Lower Sleepy Hollow Preserve is a first-time location for Bird Fest! Join NCWAS’s Wendy Sharp and CDLT’s Elisa Lopez on a short 1-mile evening walk on a floodplain near the Lower Wenatchee River. Observe and learn about the birds that prefer this habitat and about the native plant restoration projects. Part of our walk will be on uneven surface and the area could be muddy from frequent flooding, please bring suitable shoes to stay comfortable. This trip is especially designed for new birders of all ages, loaner binoculars will be provided, and it’s FREE! Limited to 15 people, register below.
To register click here.
Questions? Please email Elisa Lopez, at elisa@cdlandtrust.org
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¡La Preserva de Lower Sleepy Hollow es una ubicación por primera vez para el Festival de las Aves! Únase a Wendy Sharp de NCWAS y Elisa López de CDLT en una caminata por la tarde de 1 milla en una llanura aluvial cerca del río Wenatchee. Observa y aprende sobre las aves que prefieren este hábitat y sobre los proyectos de restauración de plantas nativas. Parte de nuestra caminata será sobre una superficie irregular y el área podría estar lodosa debido a las inundaciones frecuentes, traiga zapatos adecuados para estar cómodo/a. Este viaje está especialmente diseñado para nuevos observadores de aves de todas las edades, se proporcionarán binoculares de préstamo y ¡es GRATIS! Limitado a 15 personas, regístrese a continuación.
Antes de inscribirse, le recomendamos que lea nuestro Protocolo de seguridad COVID para eventos de voluntariado al aire libre.
*Todos los eventos dependen del clima y las condiciones. Los eventos cancelados se reprogramarán si es posible.
¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a Elisa Lopez, a elisa@cdlandtrust.org

Bird Fest Recon Trip at Stormy Preserve
2023-05-16 07:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Location: Stormy Preserve
Join Cascadia Conservation District’s Mark Ingman and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust’s Susan Ballinger to explore a variety of Entiat watershed bird habitats including recently restored riverside forests and shrubby creeks. We’ll walk off-trail for ½-mile along the Entiat River where over 60 species of birds use the riverside forest habitat during May. We hope to see resident American dipper, belted kingfisher, common merganser, and dozens of just-arrived migrant songbirds, especially flycatchers, warblers, and vireos. We will then drive a few miles on a dirt USFS road to explore Potato Creek that experienced the 2018 Cougar Creek Fire. The fire moved through the Entiat watershed in 33 days burning over 135,000 acres and 20% of the Potato Creek watershed. The mid-high severity fire left behind a charred landscape but also many snags for bird habitat. Now five years later, through a large investment from area restoration partners such as the USFS, Cascadia CD, Trout Unlimited and Cascade Fisheries, Potato Creek is vibrant and green—replete with birds, wildlife, and even more water! Come learn more about how beaver dams are accelerating the rate of post fire recovery and how they help form a containment line to future fires.
To REGISTER CLICK HERE
Contact Susan Ballinger if you have any questions. susan@cdlandtrust.org.

Wednesday Wakeup
2023-05-17 06:00 - 07:30 (America/Denver)
Join local Audubon members Susan Ballinger and Jane Zanol for a short walk along a quiet paved road to overlook a shrubby creek corridor where dozens of colorful neotropical migrant birds arrive to nest. We will meet at the intersection of Number 2 Canyon and Skyline Drive and car caravan one mile and then walk. This walk is especially designed for new birders and loaner binoculars will be provided. Suitable for all ages. We will walk on a paved level roadside with little traffic at a leisurely pace stopping often to view birds. It can be cool in the canyon, so wear layers and bring a small backpack to carry clothing and water.
No registration needed. This is a free event!

Bird Fest Recon at Cashmere Canyons
2023-05-17 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Event hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Join Joe Ververka CDLT’s Trails Field Coordinator, Annette Jouard, and John Taylor for a recon field trip through fields and forests of a private ranch near Cashmere. Expect to see birds of grassland, shrub-steppe, forestry, and spectacular fields of wildflowers. From wide-open wildflower-filled hillsides to forested peaks and views of the Enchantments, this outing will explore many types of bird habitat on one of the newest trail systems in our area.
To register click here.
Proof of vaccination required by the landowners.
Before you sign up, we recommend you read our Outdoor Volunteer Event COVID Safety Protocol.
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible. Group Limit- 10
Questions? Please email Joe Veverka, at joe@cdlandtrust.org

WRI Beginner Bird Walk
2023-05-17 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Denver)
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Get to know the birds of the Wenatchee River Institute campus with WRI Field Educator Tucker Jonas. This walk will be less than one mile at a slow pace: trails are gravel with two short inclines. We’ll look for resident nuthatches and woodpeckers, as well as migrants such as flycatchers and warblers. Loaner binoculars available. Meet outside the WRI River Haus.
No registration required. This event is FREE.

Bird Collection Open House with Dr. Dan Stephens
2023-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
This event is free.
Dr. Dan Stephens invites you to join him in viewing the bird skin collection he has built and curated over the past 30 years. The collection currently contains 480 specimens, including 160 species of birds from the American coot to the Western screech owl. More than 200 community members, ornithologists, students, colleagues, and friends have contributed their time to collect, prepare, and maintain the bird skins. Through their cooperative effort, Dr. Dan has created a valuable collection that is available for scientific research and educational programs throughout the valley. We hope you can join us in celebrating this impressive accomplishment at our first ever open house for the collection. Wenatchi Hall, 3rd Floor. Free visitor parking in the lot accessed from 5th Street adjacent to Mish ee twie Hall.

Grizzly Bears: Guardians of the Wilderness (Online)
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:30 UTC
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Cost: $10
Grizzly bears, one of North America’s most iconic wildlife species, once roamed across half the continent. Today, their range and numbers are much diminished. They are gone from 25 percent of their former territory in Canada and 94 percent in the Lower 48 states. And they are no longer found at all in the southern part of their original range, which once extended all the way to central Mexico.
In 1975, grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states were listed under the newly minted U.S. Endangered Species Act. The following decades saw increased protections implemented in most other jurisdictions. Yet despite making slow but steady gains in some places, grizzlies continue to lose ground in others. Their uneven recovery leaves wildlife managers and communities asking questions like: Why is it so hard for grizzlies to survive in the modern world? And what do we lose when they disappear from the landscape?
Frances Backhouse is a Vancouver Island-based journalist and author who writes about nature and human history, often exploring their intersections in a conservation context. For this unique online program, she will discuss the challenges grizzly bears face, their vital contributions to ecosystem health and how they can serve as guardians of the wilderness.
And we’re excited to welcome Joe Scott from Conservation Northwest to the conversation to provide us with a timely update on the on-again, off-again Grizzly Bear Reintroduction efforts in the North Cascades. Joe leads Conservation Northwest’s trans-boundary grizzly bear recovery and habitat connectivity efforts in the North Cascades and southwestern BC, working collaboratively with several First Nations, research biologists, governments and other conservation organizations.
Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of both speakers during the final segment of the program.
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 or to register click here.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
2023-05-18 00:00 - 2023-05-21 23:59 (America/Denver)
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
May 18th-21st, 2023
The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments. Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington! Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association with World Migratory Bird Day. Bird Fest contributes a list of all birds seen during the festival to eBird, the world’s largest biodiversity-related community science project. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: https://leavenworthspringbirdfest.regfox.com/bird-fest-2023
All current information can be found here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/bird-fest.html

Bird Fest Recon at Horse Lake Reserve
2023-05-18 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Location: Horse Lake Reserve
A variety of habitat types provide shelter for many bird species at CDLT’s Horse Lake Reserve. Join NCWAS’s Neal Hedges and CDLT’s Elisa Lopez for this early-morning birding trip above the Wenatchee Valley during prime birding season.
Registration required. Limited to 10 participants.
This birding event will last about 5 hours and we will walk a total of 5 miles with 1000 feet of elevation gain. Driving 3 miles on a steep dirt road (Horse Lake Road) is required. We will walk the old ranch road and on sections of the Apricot Crisp Trail. More information will be emailed to participants after registration.
To register click here.
Please contact Elisa Lopez with any questions Elisa@cdlandtrust.org.

Nature Writing at Ski Hill with Wenatchee Valley College
2023-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
Accompany Wenatchee Valley College instructors Derek Sheffield and Dan Stephens and their learning community students on a field trip to Leavenworth Ski Hill. Get inspired by the local flora and fauna, and express your thoughts on paper through creative writing. Meet at 2:00 PM in the Ski Hill parking lot, prepared for walking on trails. Don’t forget your paper and pencil!
No registration required. Address: 10701 Ski Hill Drive.
This is a free event.

Native Heritage Bus Tours
2023-05-20 08:00 - 18:00 UTC
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
The Region Through Native American Eyes
Randy Lewis will lead a tour highlighting the local native art by Smoker Marchand. Smoker’s art graces landscape from Wenatchee to Omak and surrounding area.
The Region Through Native American Eyes
Randy Lewis grew up with a strong understanding and sense of place within Native American Columbia Plateau indigenous society. Lewis traces his roots to the Wenatchi band. Lewis’ enthusiasm for the history of his people, the stories of his ancestors, and their relation to the surrounding landscape comes from a hope for a deeper understanding and respect of ancient cultures
Tour-goers will meet at the Wenatchee Valley Museum to board a tour bus that departs at 8:00 AM and will return no later than 6:00 PM (depending on the tour).
Each tour includes a visit to a regional museum.
Please bring a lunch, plenty of water, and wear good walking shoes cash for gift shop and Casinos.
There are 3 tours in the Native Heritage Series, you do not need to register for all 3.
The member cost is $65/per tour or $175 for all 3 tours.
The non-member price is $100/tour or $250 for all three.
For more information click here.

K9 5k Walk/Run!
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
This event is hosted by Cascade Vet Clinics and is sponsored by Wenatchee Outdoors!
Location: Start at Pybus Public Market
Get ready for the most fun-filled event of the year – K9-5K! Not only will you and your furry friend get to strut your stuff in a 5K race, but there will also be a variety of exciting activities for all ages, including snow cones, a large raffle and prizes. And that’s not all – we have a special surprise from our 501(C)3 beneficiary, OkanDogs, that you won’t want to miss.
This event is to benefit OkanDogs, the animal welfare non-profit aiding the most vulnerable animals. Advanced registration is $20. First 75 people to register receive a free pop-up bowl.
For more information and to register click here.

Bird Fest Family Day
2023-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Saturday, May 20th from 10am-2pm at WRI
Join in on the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest fun by attending Family Day – a day for families, youth, and adults to gather and take part in educational and recreational activities focusing on birds, wildlife, and their environments. Take part in art and nature activities, learn about and see REAL birds, embark on a free guided nature walk, browse and purchase art from local artists, learn about local organizations, chow down on delicious local food, and enjoy LIVE music from local musician, Eric Link! This is a FREE event open to all.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/05/20/bird-fest-family-day/419108

Think Like a Raven
2023-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver)
Think Like a Raven with Dr. John Marzluff
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Saturday, May 20th from 7-8:30pm at WRI’s Red Barn or via Zoom
Join us for the 2023 Bird Fest Keynote Address! Think Like a Raven is a culmination of Dr. Marzluff’s collaborative work detailing the intertwined lives of ravens, wolves, pumas, and the people that visit and live around Yellowstone. This presentation follows the seasons of Yellowstone and the scientific journey he undertook to decode the mysteries of raven life. Registration is required for this event. Tickets cost $20 for in-person ticket and $10 for a virtual ticket. Register to attend here: https://leavenworthspringbirdfest.regfox.com/bird-fest-2023.
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/05/20/think-like-a-raven-with-dr-john-marzluff/430735

Night Photography Workshop
2023-05-22 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Denver)
Night Photography Workshop
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Monday, May 22nd from 7:30-11:30pm at WRI
Learn the art of making incredible night photographs with this single-session workshop. This course is geared toward intermediate-level photographers, but all are welcome to attend to expand their photographic knowledge and skill set.
More info and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/05/22/night-photography/428075

Community Nature Walks for LGBTQ+ Community & Allies
2023-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Wenatchee Pride and (Chelan Douglas Land Trust) C.D.L.T. are hosting a series of Community Nature Walks for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Our walks will focus on community building as we learn about our local flora and fauna.
At Horse Lake we will walk 2 miles with 700 feet elevation gain. All Community Nature Walks will be guided in English and Spanish, free, and open to all ages.
Here are the details for the series:
May 23rd – Horse Lake Reserve – 5pm-7pm
June 17th – Cashmere Canyons – 8am-11am
Registration required for each walk. Please register below. Limited to 15 participants. COVID-safe procedures will be in place during the outing, and participants will be required to follow these procedures. More information will be emailed to participants after registration.
Please contact Elisa for more information elisa@cdlandtrust.org.
REGISTER HERE

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Wenatchee Pride y CDLT están organizando una serie de Caminatas en la Naturaleza para la comunidad LGBTQ+ y sus aliados. Nuestras caminatas se enfocarán en las conexiones comunitarias y aprenderemos sobre nuestra flora y fauna local.
Aqui están los detalles de la serie:
26 de abril – Preserva Jacobson – 5pm-7pm
24 de mayo – Reserva Horse Lake – 5pm-7pm
17 de junio – Cashmere Canyons – 8am-11am
El la Preserva Jacobson caminaremos 2 millas con 300 pies de elevación.
Todas las caminatas en la naturaleza serán guiadas en inglés y español, gratis, y estarán abiertas a todas las edades.
Es necesario registrarse para cada caminata. Por favor, regístrese a continuación. Limitado a 15 participantes. Los procedimientos seguros para COVID estarán implementados durante la salida, y los participantes deberán seguir estos procedimientos. Se enviará más información por correo electrónico a los participantes después del registro.
¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a Elisa Lopez, a elisa@cdlandtrust.org

Cycle the City
2023-05-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Cycle the City Community Bike Ride
Join TREAD on a fun, casual bike ride through Wenatchee. 6.5 miles at a mellow pace. Visit new cycling infrastructure & discuss future bikeway needs and upcoming projects. The ride ends back at Pybus, join TREAD at Hellbent brewing taproom to continue the conversation.
Meet at Pybus South entrance.
For more information click here.

Birding with CDLT at Mountain Home
2023-05-24 07:00 - 11:00 UTC
This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while learning about the birds in the area? The bird species we view during our walk will be entered into eBird, a community citizen science-based data website. Birders of all ages and abilities are welcome! Learn more and sign up for this event by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org.
All participants will meet at the Leavenworth Safeway Carpool area at 7:00am. Carpooling from Wenatchee is available by arrangement. Weather may result in a change of date, please contact Susan Ballinger at 509-669-7820 the day before the birding walks.

Comparing and Contrasting Killer Whales in the Salish Sea
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Orca whales are an iconic species of the Pacific Northwest and in Washington’s inland waters we are lucky to have two distinct populations as our neighbors: the endangered fish-eating Southern Resident killer whales and the thriving mammal-eating Bigg’s killer whales.
n this online presentation, Monika Wieland Shields—co-founder and director of the nonprofit Orca Behavior Institute based on San Juan Island—will cover the natural history of both of these unique populations, introducing you to their unique characteristics and life histories.
In recent decades, as we’ve gained a new appreciation for what are really two different cultures of killer whale, we have also learned about what it takes to live alongside a top predator in the increasingly-urbanized Salish Sea. By comparing and contrasting the trajectories of these two populations, Monika will share what conservation lessons we’ve learned and what it will take to ensure that both populations are able to survive into the future.
Monika is a biologist, wildlife photographer and author of the 2019 book Endangered Orcas: The Story of the Southern Residents. She has a passion for community science and connecting people to whales, working to combine research and storytelling in education and advocacy efforts on behalf of the orcas of the Salish Sea.
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.
To register or for more information click here.

Building Pollinator Habitat
2023-05-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Red Barn Event – Building Pollinator Habitat
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86235365391
This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. Red Barn Events are now hybrid; you may join us in person in the Red Barn or livestream virtually via Zoom.
Support the winged things! How to build and manage habitat in your garden for pollinators, birds, and more!
Learn about why we should support butterflies, birds, and native bees and how to attract them into visiting and building a home in your outdoor space. We will also cover how to manage this space for the benefit of invertebrates, the birds who like to eat them, and your personal garden goals!
Angie Orpet works for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. She helps orchards and small fruit producers create pollinator habitat to enhance their production while making homes for invertebrates. She also connects to wider audiences of all ages to share the joy of insects and wants to help others bring more habitat into their life because it keeps things interesting.
More info click here.

Community Starts Swap
2023-05-25 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
Community Starts Swap
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Thursday, May 25th from 5-6:30pm at E. Lorene Young Community Garden
Join WRI and the Cascade Garden Club for a free Community Starts Swap! All are welcome. If you have starts to swap, bring them and we will have tables set up for your plants. If you do not have starts, come on down to see what is available to go home with!
More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/05/25/community-starts-swap/378476

Weed Warrior-Grass Assassins
2023-05-27 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust

Date
Sat, 05/27/2023

Time
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Location
Horse Lake Reserve Trailhead

Want to improve the success of our native grass restoration? Want to fit in an upper body workout before your hike or bike ride? Become a Weed Warrior – Invasive Grass Assassin! We will meet on Wednesdays, weekly, until about mid-June. (This one is on Saturday!)
Stop by for as long as you want to help CDLT staff hoe weeds in the restoration area near the concrete slab where the barn used to be at Horse Lake Reserve.
We will mainly be removing bulbous bluegrass (we need to get it before it spreads!), which is a shallow, fibrous-rooted, perennial weed that we were not able to control during the weed spray last fall. Our native basin wildrye, Idaho fescue and bluebunch wheatgrass need your help to survive! Please join us, even if it’s just for 15 min. We need all the help we can get.
You do not need to be able to recognize the different grass species – we will flag native plantings as we go and work in sections, so you know what to hoe out and what to leave. We can also teach you some ID characteristics of each of the grasses growing in this area – both the natives and non-native.
To register for this event please email Tiffany Theden, Stewardship Assistant: tiffany@cdlandtrust.org. 310-254-0067
Thank you in advance for being as tenacious in your support of restoration as the weeds are in growing.
Hoes, gloves, and snacks will be provided.
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible.
For more information click here.

Plant Clinic with a Master Gardener
2023-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Got questions about plants or pests in your garden? Come join our weekly plant clinic at your local extension office!
Live – in person – on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm.
Our WSU Master Gardener diagnosis team is available to help identify problems with plants or pests and recommend solutions to manage them in your garden. Please bring a sample, photos, and as much information as you can with you to your visit. Read more information about our clinic services on our website here: https://extension.wsu.edu/…/gardening/plantinsectclinic/

Can’t make it on Wednesdays?
Email us your questions here: chelanmastergardeners@gmail.com

Weed Warrior Knapweed Pulling
2023-05-31 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust

Date
Wed, 05/31/2023

Time
5:30pm-7:30pm

Location
Lower Sleepy Hollow Preserve

Are you looking for a hands-on way to positively impact our lands in just two hours?
Do you like to get outside in the company of other like-minded folks?
Consider signing up to join the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust for our Weed Warrior knapweed pulls this spring!
What & Where? – A weed hand-pulling volunteer project at our newly acquired Lower Sleepy Hollow Preserve. Sign up for one or more work party dates and times!
Why? – Our goal is to hand-pull knapweed as one element of a larger habitat improvement plan. By pulling the weeds before they flower and set seed, we can leave the plants on-site with no need to bag them!
Will it be fun? – Conversations can flow as we work in the shade of cottonwood trees, listening to birdsong along the Wenatchee River. Consider inviting your friends or family members to join you for one or more of these outdoor work parties. Our time on-site will be limited to 2 hours.
How? – We will send you a follow-up confirmation email with full logistic details.
The youngest age is 5 years old – no upper age limit. Families welcome!
Contact Susan Ballinger if you have any questions. susan@cdlandtrust.org
For more information and to register click here.

Weed Warrior-Grass Assassins
2023-06-01 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust

Date
Thu, 06/01/2023

Time
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Location
Horse Lake Reserve Trailhead

Want to improve the success of our native grass restoration? Want to fit in an upper body workout before your hike or bike ride? Become a Weed Warrior – Invasive Grass Assassin! We will meet on Wednesdays, weekly, until about mid-June.
Stop by for as long as you want to help CDLT staff hoe weeds in the restoration area near the concrete slab where the barn used to be at Horse Lake Reserve.
We will mainly be removing bulbous bluegrass (we need to get it before it spreads!), which is a shallow, fibrous-rooted, perennial weed that we were not able to control during the weed spray last fall. Our native basin wildrye, Idaho fescue and bluebunch wheatgrass need your help to survive! Please join us, even if it’s just for 15 min. We need all the help we can get.
You do not need to be able to recognize the different grass species – we will flag native plantings as we go and work in sections, so you know what to hoe out and what to leave. We can also teach you some ID characteristics of each of the grasses growing in this area – both the natives and non-native.
To register for this event please email Tiffany Theden, Stewardship Assistant: tiffany@cdlandtrust.org. 310-254-0067
Thank you in advance for being as tenacious in your support of restoration as the weeds are in growing.
Hoes, gloves, and snacks will be provided.
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible.

Noxious Weed Id Training
2023-06-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute
Noxious Weed ID Training
Friday, June 2nd from 9-10am @ WRI
Join WRI and Jenna Medlar from the Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board for a FREE Noxious Weed ID Training. You’ll walk around the WRI campus and learn how to identify common noxious weeds of the area. Please register to let us know you are coming. There is an optional weeding work party to follow.
Register: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/06/02/noxious-weed-id-training-and-work-party/435029

Echo Valley Trail Run
2023-06-03 07:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00 (America/Denver)
This event is hosted by Evergreen Trails
To register or for more information click here.
We had such a fun time last year that we are continuing the tradition of TWO DAYS of Echo Valley in 2023. There will be 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 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. 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 also sponsored by Vin du Lac of Chelan, one of the top Wineries in the region, named “Winery of the Year” in 2010.
