Wenatchee Outdoors

Witch & Warlock Community Paddle
2022-10-30 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club

Combining with local SUP group to make this a great community paddling tradition
Bring a costume (witch & warlock focus), your boat, and some Halloween spirit!! SUPs, kayaks, canoes and rowing shells are all welcome!
We’ll meet at the swim/boat launch area of Confluence State Park at 2:00pm and paddle down to Pybus Market. A WRPC boat trailer will be available at Pybus to help with boat shuttles back to CSP. Donuts and hot chocolate provided by the WRPC at Pybus.
This is a great chance to have the Wenatchee paddling community meet & mingle and have some (spooky) fun together! Invite your friends!! Costumes are *highly* encouraged! We’ll have a few extra witches hats if you forget yours.
Family and friends event. PFDs (of course) still required, so be sure to work that in with your costume design.
For WRPC club members wanting to use club boats (included in your membership) we recommend starting at the Linden Barn and joining the group on the river or contact Liz Davidson for shuttle coordination.
Contact Liz if you want to help or have any questions.

For more information click here.

Putting Your Dahlias to Bed
2022-11-01 19:00 - 20:00
Hosted by Pybus University with NCW Dahlia Society
Dahlias grow from tubers that are planted a few inches below the surface of the garden. Because of this, tubers rarely survive our harsh winters if they are left in the ground at the end of the season. Although some growers purchase new tubers each year, most people prefer to dig up this year’s crop in the fall, saving the tubers for the next year. Tubers can easily be successfully stored in a cool dry place over the winter, giving you healthy roots to plant next spring.
Visit our website for information on NCW Dahlia Society, https://www.ncwdahlias.org/ and the American Dahlia Society webpage for information on growing dahlias: https://www.dahlia.org/tubers-2/.
Instructors: Members of the North Central Washington Dahlia Society have all been growing dahlias for years. It has been a labor of love for all of us, and we are committed to encouraging and assisting community members who want to learn more about growing dahlias in their gardens. We enjoy sharing ideas with anyone who is interested, and we learn a lot from you and from each other. Pybus has been a wonderful partner for the NCW Dahlia Society.
For more information click here.

Biochar Production
2022-11-02 19:00 - 20:00
Red Barn Event: Biochar Production
Wednesday, November 2nd, 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn
Come learn about biochar – a carbon-rich material made from biomass. A local nonprofit creates biochar using forest waste materials which then go to farms as fertilizer. By making biochar from forest biomass, it helps protect our forests from the risks of wildfire! Join us in the Red Barn or virtually via Zoom.
More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/02/red-barn-event-biochar-production/403067

Jacobson Trail Maintenance
2022-11-03 16:00 - 18:00
Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Join us at Jacobson Preserve for annual fall maintenance on the trail system. This work will be moderate and involve hiking up to 1 mile and 500 feet of elevation gain. Most volunteers will be working with hand tools such as hoes and McLeods but a brushing option is available within a short walk of the trailhead, which is lighter work. Kids are welcome!
For more information and to register click here.

Envr. Film and Speaker Series: Finding Gulo
2022-11-03 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center on Thursday, November 3 at 7 PM as we partner with the National Parks Conservation Association for our Environmental Film and Speaker Series viewing “Finding Gulo”. This film follows a backcountry ski guide & field biologist who set out to document an elusive population of wolverines. This short film celebrates the power of community science to protect endangered wildlife in the face of climate change.
Our 21st annual Environmental Film & Speaker Series explores topics important to our community by connecting us to the world around us, raising awareness of issues impacting the environment upon which we all depend, and identifying actions our community can take to improve and sustain our Valley. These family-friendly films are offered by donation to the Museum. There are two viewing options, please register below to attend in-person or to participate virtually through the livestream. For the in-person participants there will be a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
REGISTER HERE to attend in-person

REGISTER HERE for the livestream

Thank you to our series sponsors the Rotary clubs of Chelan, Cashmere, East Wenatchee, Wenatchee, Wenatchee Confluence, and Wenatchee Sunrise for helping make this series possible.

Autumn Ambles
2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00
Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour autumn amble with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the air begins to cool and the leaves turn gold. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing to prepare for winter? Can we find all 5 types of salmon that are spawning in the fall?
Difficulty level: a ‘walk in the park’ (beginner level)
Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails
Registration required:

General Admission, ages 16+ — $10
Ages 6-15 — $5
Free for children 5 and under

More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html

Canned Food Ride
2022-11-05 12:00 - 13:30
Hosted by Trek Bicycle Wenatchee
Location: 155 North Worthen Street, Wenatchee WA.

Join us on a loop trail ride this Saturday in support of our ongoing canned food drive in association with the Wenatchee Rescue Mission. We will collect non-perishable donations before the event. The ride will start at the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway lot (155 N Worthen St,) at 12 pm.

The Ride:
-Open to riders of all skill levels
-Dress warm, temps are dropping
-This is a fun ride, not a race!
-Don’t forget to bring water

Come out and enjoy an awesome bike ride for a great cause!

For more information click here.

Horse Lake Restoration Planting
2022-11-05 12:30 - 16:00
Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Join us for an afternoon of planting native grasses at Horse Lake Reserve. Volunteers can expect light/moderate work and walking 0.5 mile from the parking area to the planting location, elevation change of 100 feet (an optional planting location is 1-1.5 miles with an elevation change of 200-250 feet). The walk to the site is about half a mile along a dirt road (may be muddy). Planting will require digging and bending to plant grass plugs. This is a great activity for kids! Please bring a face mask if you plan to carpool, work gloves, water, layers of clothing appropriate for the weather on site (Horse Lake can get windy!), close-toed shoes, and a planting tool if you have a favorite. The Land Trust will bring a first aid kit, tools, snacks, and hot beverages. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own snacks.
We are aiming to get 30-40 people at this event! Please RSVP by noon the day before.
Click here to register for the event.

Pray for Snow
2022-11-05 18:00 - 22:00
Hosted by Mission Ridge and Devils Gulch and the Missionaries

Save the date! Join us for Pray for Snow at the Badger Mountain Brewing parking lot on Saturday, Nov. 5th, from 6 pm to 10 pm. We are theming it up this year and throwing it back to the 90s with the Altered 90’s Cover Band performing grunge and alternative rock hits from that era to close the night and Devils Gulch and the Missionaries kicking it off.
Tickets will be $20 online in advance and $30 the day of.
Stay tuned for more details and a ticket link coming soon!

For more information click here.

Groomer Gala!
2022-11-05 19:00 - 22:00
Hosted by: Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
The evening will be a time to mingle with fellow winter sports enthusiasts while supporting great skiing in Leavenworth!
Who: You! And your friends and family, too.
What: A winter kick-off party
Where: Sleeping Lady Salmon Gallery
When: Saturday, November 5th, 7 – 10:00pm
Tickets: $50/per person – first beverage included.
Attire: As dressed up as you want to be
Program: 7:00 pm Appetizers and Silent Auction
8:30 pm Raise the Paddle
All proceeds from this event get us closer to paying off our newest PistenBully, which will provide incredible ski and tubing experiences at Ski Hill for years to come.
Silent Auction items include:

A one night stay for two people at Sleeping Lady
Reserved parking signs for Ski Hill and the IRT
A one-year membership to the Ski Hill Lodge Mug Club
Chocolate tasting with the finest of chocolatiers, Schocolat
Wine tasting by Icicle Ridge Winery at their beautiful Log Home

Success and Tragedy on Howse peak: The last climb of David Lama, Hansjorg Auer, and Jess Roskelley
2022-11-08 18:30 - 20:00
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
On April 16, 2019, three climbers went missing on Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies. Two had received at least one prestigious Piolet d’Or international mountaineering award, and the third nominated multiple times. All were members of the elite North Face athlete team. Early the next morning, the Canadian Park service dispatched a search and rescue helicopter. They spotted evidence of a tragedy in avalanche debris at the base of the east face. Within forty-eight hours, the public information officer at Lake Louise had received over 700 media inquiries from countries around the world. Five days later, the men were recovered. This is the story of the last climb of Austrians David Lama and Hansjorg Auer, and American Jess Roskelley.
This event is free to the public but limited to 80 people. Click here for more information.

Beginner Bird Walks
2022-11-09 08:00 - 09:30
Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute
November 9th, December 14th (every second Wednesday of the month)
8am-9:30am @ WRI
Join WRI for a birding walk around the WRI campus! All birding experience levels are welcome. Loaner binoculars are available, too! You’ll also learn to use eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world. These walks happen once a month. Join for as many as you can!
For more information click here.

Free Entrance to National Parks
2022-11-11
Free entrance to National Parks to honor Veterans Day.
Many national parks have direct connections to the American military—there are dozens of battlefields, military parks, and historic sites that commemorate and honor the service of American veterans. In addition, every national park is part of our collective identity that defines who we are and where we came from as a nation. They are tactile reminders of the values, the ideals, and the freedoms that our veterans protect.
The majestic landscapes, natural wonders, and patriotic icons that we cherish as a society have also inspired military members through the years. The Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty are just a few of the national parks that have served as reminders of home to those stationed abroad. On Veterans Day, or any day, honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country with a visit to a national park.
The National Park Service invites all visitors to remember our veterans by visiting any National Park Service site for free on Veterans Day (November 11). Find tips to recreate responsibly while you visit!

Horse Lake Trail Maintenance
2022-11-12 09:00 - 13:00
Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Join us for trail maintenance at Horse Lake Reserve. We will be clearing drainages and water bars along selected trails at Horse Lake. This is our annual “preparing the trails for winter” maintenance. The event involves a nice 2-mile hike with a grubbing tool. We are happy to have both experienced and new volunteers. Most volunteer work can be adapted to include everyone. Please inquire at the contact below about possible adaptations to the work.
Everyone’s safety is our top priority at these events. Please read CDLT’s COVID Safety Protocol and do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell. Remember to bring work gloves, hand sanitizer, water, snacks, layers of clothing appropriate for the task & weather on site (wind), close-toed shoes, and appropriate tools if you have them. The Land Trust will bring tools for volunteers to use and snacks.
Please RSVP by filling out the form below so we can provide you with details for the work party as the date approaches.
Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Poetry with Rena Priest (Online-Free)
2022-11-12 17:30 - 19:00
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Join us online for a FREE poetry reading with Washington State’s Poet Laureate Rena Priest, the first Indigenous poet laureate of our Evergreen State.
Priest is a member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation, and she earned degrees from Western Washington University and Sarah Lawrence College. Her literary debut, Patriarchy Blues, was honored with a 2018 American Book Award, and her second collection, Sublime Subliminal, was published as the finalist for the Floating Bridge Press Chapbook Award.
In her poems you will find multiple perspectives, a full suite of linguistic skills, and an incredible blend of wit, sentiment, perceptivity and boldness. Hearing her work read aloud offers insights into our relationship with the natural world, compassion with the human experience, humorous takes on life and her perspective as a member of Lummi Nation.
For this special engagement, in addition to hearing Priest’s poetry, we will be treated to a short workshop on the possibilities that poetry opens up. You are encouraged to follow along at home – you never know what might happen! We will finish the evening with some time for questions.
We are honored to be collaborating with Priest on what will be a rich and thought-provoking evening.
For more information and to register click here.

Lessons from the Mnts. with Jeremy Jones
2022-11-12 19:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
HYBRID Event: In person at WRI’s Red Barn or virtual via Zoom
Description: Join WRI for a Red Barn Event with professional snowboarder, Jeremy Jones! Jones will be discussing his new book, The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains. Jones is also the owner of Jones Snowboards and the founder of Protect our Winters.
More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/12/red-barn-event-lessons-from-the-mountains-with-jeremy-jones/402716

Salmon: Showing Us the Way Home
2022-11-14 19:00 - 20:30
Salmon: Showing Us the Way Home
Monday, November 14th, 7-8:30pm via zoom
Learn about the collaborative efforts to return salmon to their historic habitats of the Upper Columbia River. This FREE virtual program is put on by the Upper Columbia United Tribes, NCW Libraries, Wenatchee River Institute, and Cascade Fisheries.
More information and registration link here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/14/salmon-showing-us-the-way-home/403600

The Joy of Bird Feeding
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Hosted by Pybus University, Class by Wild Birds Unlimited
It’s time to bring joy into your life through the hobby of bird feeding. In any given yard, you can attract 50, 100 or even more species of birds. That’s a lot of joy and awe right outside your window!
Participants will learn how to attract the widest variety of birds to their yards without the mess and without pesky critters like mice, rats, squirrels and pigeons; get ideas to help create a backyard refuge that will improve the lives of birds and other wildlife; and enjoy a hobby that’s fun and rewarding for the whole family. Get more joy out of backyard bird feeding and discover a refuge in your own backyard!
Instructor: Wild Birds Unlimited of Wenatchee staff members Brooke, Derek and Sarah are all Certified Bird Feeding Specialists and are eager to share the joy and hobby of backyard bird feeding with you. www.wbu.com/wenatchee
For more information click here.

Red Barn Event: Sustainable Holidays
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Red Barn Event: Sustainable Holidays
Thursday, November 17th, 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn
Come learn how you can minimize your waste this holiday season! Learn how to use the new Waste Wizard tool with Waste Loop and Sustainable NCW.
More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/17/red-barn-event-sustainable-holidays/402448

Introduction to Animal Tracking with Mark Kang-O'Higgins
2022-11-19 - 2022-11-20
Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th @ WRI
WRI invites you to join us for a weekend introduction to the language of wildlife tracking. Throughout the weekend, you’ll gain a basic understandingf how to identify and interpret the commonly left tracks and sign of the wildlife in our region. Cost is $135 for WRI members or $160 for non-members.
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/11/20/introduction-to-animal-tracking-with-mark-kang-o-higgins/404059

Restoration Planting at the New Kenzie's Landing Trailhead
2022-11-19 12:30 - 16:00
Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust
Join us for an afternoon of planting native shrubs at the new, not-yet-open-to-the-public Kenzie’s Landing trailhead. Volunteers can expect moderate work and walking 0.25 mile from the parking area to the planting location along a gravel road. Planting will require digging and bending to plant shrubs while standing on uneven surfaces – a few of the planting spots are on a steep hillside. This is a great activity for kids! Please bring work gloves, water, layers of clothing appropriate for the weather on site, close-toed shoes, and a planting tool if you have a favorite. The Land Trust will bring a first aid kit, tools, snacks, and hot beverages. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own snacks.
For more information and to register click here.

Backcountry Film Festival!
2022-11-19 18:00 - 21:00
This event is hosted by El Sendero Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Club

The Backcountry Film Festival is back!
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee
Tickets: $10
Doors Open at 5:30PM
Films start at 7:00PM
Twelve awesome films to inspire your winter backcountry adventures!

Come rub elbows with the backcountry community next Saturday! Tickets are just ten bucks and we’ll have beer for purchase. Proceeds this year go toward the Stemilt Ski Hut which you’ll learn about at the event.
For more information click here.

Recovery Update for 3 Federally-Listed Plants in Central WA
2022-11-22 19:00 - 20:30
Zoom presentation: Recovery Update for 3 Federally-Listed Plants in Central WA by Tara Calloway November 22, 2022 7:00PM
https://www.wnps.org/wv-events/calendar/1730
Hosted by the Washington Native Plant Society
If you’ve ever been to Central Washington, you know that it’s a special place. You probably noticed that there are tons of mountains to climb, rivers that flow generously, sagebrush as far as the eye can see, and plentiful wildlife. What you may have not noticed while traveling here are three federally-listed plants (Eriogonum codium, Sidalcea oregana var. calva, and Hackelia venusta) under the Endangered Species Act. This is understandable because these endemic plants occur only in Central Washington and some occupy less than a couple hundred acres. Tara Callaway, the Shrub Steppe Zone Supervisor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), will present on the status of those species. Her talk will explore some of the threats facing each species and how the Service and partners have begun to address them. She will also cover some new and exciting research that may help guide future recovery actions and activities.

Pybus U: Gardening Indoors & Planning
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:00
Pybus University: Gardening Indoors & Planning
Tuesday, November 29th, 7-8pm @ Pybus Market
Join WRI’s Community Programs Educator, Chelsea Trout, at a free Pybus University course! You’ll learn how to plan your garden for next year and what plants to grow inside over the winter.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-indoors-planning-its-never-too-early-to-start-planning-tickets-444395277237

Envr. Film & Speaker Series: Hanford
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
Join us on Thursday, December 1 at 7 PM for our Environmental Film and Speaker Series viewing “Hanford.” At 17-Years-Old, Hanford High School senior, Augustin Duluaroy, produced and directed the feature documentary “Hanford,” that focuses on the history behind the Hanford Site, the development of Richland, and Hanford’s secret project during World War II, the Manhattan Project. It also goes through the Hanford Site’s efforts during the Cold War and today’s clean-up efforts.
Our 21st annual Environmental Film & Speaker Series explores topics important to our community by connecting us to the world around us, raising awareness of issues impacting the environment upon which we all depend, and identifying actions our community can take to impove and sustain our Valley. These family-friendly films are offered by donation to the Museum. There are two viewing options, please register below to attend in-person or to participate vitrually through the livestream. For the in-person participants there will be a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
REGISTER HERE to attend in-person

REGISTER HERE for the livestream

Thank you to our series sponsors the Rotary clubs of Chelan, Cashmere, East Wenatchee, Wenatchee, Wenatchee Confluence, and Wenatchee Sunrise for helping make this series possible.

Gear Swap at Riverfront Rock Gym
2022-12-04 11:00 - 14:00
Gear Swap at Riverfront Rock Gym
$10 to set up a table
Suggested $5 donation
Raffle $1 per ticket
Proceeds are donated to the Washington Anchor Replacement Project
For more information click here.

Gear Repair Cafe
2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00
This event is hosted by Waste Loop

Thursday, December 8, 2022

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: Colchuck Consignment: 5653 Sunset Hwy, Cashmere, WA

Do you have outdoor gear that needs fixing? What about skills or tools that could help fix things? Or do you want to learn some new DIY repair skills? Join us for a night of helping each other mend our well loved gear so we can keep it out of the landfill!
If you are interested in volunteering as a fixer, please email us at contact@wasteloop.org
For more information click here.

The Wenatchee Mnts, Geology & Special Plants
2022-12-13 18:30 - 20:00
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Tuesday, December 13th from 7-8pm @ WRI’s Red Barn
Join WRI and the Washington Native Plant Society for a Red Barn Event! You’ll learn more about the Wenatchee Mountains, the geology of the area, and some special plants that call this place home. Join us in person in the Red Barn or virtually via Zoom.
The Wenatchee Mountains contain, in a relatively small area, a diverse mix of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. These mountains are also one of the three main centers of endemic plants in Washington state. These geologic and floral diversities are related in several ways. In particular, the uncommon presence of ultramafic soils, derived from metamorphic rocks created deep in the earth’s crust, including serpentinite, has led to strangely beautiful landscapes and plant species specially adapted to these toxic soils.
TED ALWAY is a Peshastin resident, orchardist and, until recently, owner of Derby Canyon Natives. He is fond of most plants and, more recently, rocks.
This is a FREE event with a donation basket at door.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm.
All Red Barn Events are now hybrid, you may join us in person in the Red Barn or livestream virtually via Zoom.
More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/12/13/red-barn-event-the-wenatchee-mountains-geology-and-special-plants/403595

Beginner Bird Walks
2022-12-14 08:00 - 09:30
Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute
December 14th (every second Wednesday of the month)
8am-9:30am @ WRI
Join WRI for a birding walk around the WRI campus! All birding experience levels are welcome. Loaner binoculars are available, too! You’ll also learn to use eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world. These walks happen once a month. Join for as many as you can!
For more information click here.

Snowshoe Stroll with W.R.I.
2022-12-15 10:00 - 12:00
This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
Since it’s already a winter wonderland in Leavenworth, WRI is kickstarting snowshoeing earlier into the holiday season this year! Join WRI for a two-hour snowshoe stroll with knowledgeable naturalists through Waterfront Park in Leavenworth. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way. Snowshoes are provided. This walk is at a beginner level. Registration online is required, general admission (ages 6+) is $10 and free for children 5 and under. Stay tuned for more dates in January and February!
More information and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/education-programs/community-programs/seasonal-nature-walks.html
