Miles for Monarchs
2022-10-10
Community Science Project
Miles for Monarchs, an individual or team program from Monarch Joint Venture. Walk, bike, swim, paddle, and run for monarch conservation, February-November, 2022. Designed to engage participants in personal
wellness while supporting monarch conservation. A single monarch can fly 3,000 miles, so can we? Register, $10. Family teams welcome!

It’s all about the Timing, Topography and [Rock] Type
2022-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 PM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Brent Cunderla, long-time Erratics’ president, will discuss “It’s all about the Timing, Topography and [Rock] Type.”Timing of the Pleistocene Cordilleran Ice Sheet with topography (Purcell Trench in northern Idaho, and the Okanogan Valley) allowed blockage-forming glacial lakes. Ice dams created Glacial Lakes Missoula and Columbia. Break-up of ice dams caused lake flood waters to surge across eastern and central Washington to the Pacific Ocean, in two to three days, possibly 100 times over a few thousand years. The nature in which the basalt bedrock and deep loess soils were then eroded created the unique landscapes we see today in eastern Washington.Brent will highlight some of the Ice Age Floods pathways in north-central Washington, emphasizing the Grand and Moses coulees and the Columbia Valley north of Wenatchee. This is a bi-modal meeting. You can attend in-person at the Museum. If so, please wear a mask to protect yourself and others. OR, you can participate via a Zoom link on your computer at home:Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84812873290Passcode: [REDACTED] ID: 84812873290Please sign in at 7:00 PM, October 11!

Beginner Bird Walks
2022-10-12 08:00 - 09:30
Beginner Bird Walks with Wenatchee River Institute
October 12th, 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.

(Online) Trees of the West with Molly Hashimoto
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:00
Class Tuition: $10
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute
Artist and long-time Institute instructor Molly Hashimoto has appreciated trees all her life—they have shaped her as a hiker, outdoors lover, gardener, traveler, and artist. She pays homage to them through her art, working in many different media, each revealing different aspects of these stalwart companions: crisp lines, imposing silhouettes, and the subtle–or sometimes brilliant—hues of foliage. Hashimoto also delves into the process of creating art, discussing the mediums she used in the featured pieces and the reasons she chose them, as well as sidebars with tips and techniques.
As in her popular books Colors of the West and Birds of the West, in her new volume Hashimoto emphasizes her personal experiences with nature, telling stories about her encounters with trees everywhere from her backyard to national parks and forests throughout the West. She focuses primarily on native trees, rather than cultivars, with a special interest in 45 major species found across the region, ranging from the stately Coast redwoods to the diminutive but distinctive Fishhook Barrel Cactus. And the Fall colors of the trees around the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center are one of her greatest inspirations!
To complement her in-person events related to the release of the book (including an October 16 event at Village Books in Bellingham), Molly will share her latest work with us in an exclusive online presentation. Participants will get to hear about the process of creating the book, learn about her painting techniques through a live demonstration and hear personal reflections about her process and experience as a professional artist.
Rooted in place, trees offer endless opportunities for observation, admiration, relaxation, and inspiration. Trees of the West invites us to pause and appreciate these sentinels in all their quiet glory.
For more information click here.

Sunset and S'mores
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
5:30 pm 7:30 pm

Wenatchee River Institute
347 Division Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826
US

Come gather with us at WRI for an evening of food and s’more fun! Jump into fall with us as the evening light fades and the stars come out. Join us for a campfire meal, drinks, and live music. Socialize with fellow WRI supporters, board members, staff, and students!
Keep checking back here for more information. Ticketing information and ability to RSVP coming soon!

History of W.T. Clark's Highline Canal
2022-10-12 18:30 - 19:30
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
Location of event: The Historic Wells House
In the fall of 1901 W.T. Clark was asked to come to Wenatchee to build a gravity flow irrigation canal. From Dryden, the water flowed to Sunnyslope, Wenatchee and Rock Island as well as across the Columbia River bridge to East Wenatchee. It flowed for 34 miles without one single pump. The Highline Canal was finished in 1903 and is still in use today.
Waylon Marshall and Alice Meyer, both from the Wenatchee Reclamation District, will be at the Wells House on October 12 to talk about the history of the canal that was truly a lifesaver to orchardists then and now.
This one-hour talk starts at 6:30 and the cost is $10.
Please register here.

Envr. Film Series: Plant Rich Diet Challenge
2022-10-13 19:00 - 21:00
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Thursday, October 13 at 7 PM as we partner with Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Club for our Environmental Film and Speaker Series for a presentation and panel discussion about how choosing plant-rich diets can make a real and immediate impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and air and water pollution. It can even address the growing problems of antibiotic resistance, future pandemics, and chronic illnesses. The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Plant-Rich Diet Task Force takes us on a surprising journey to learn how what’s on our plates can make a positive difference for our personal and planetary health. The presentation will be followed by a panel of local experts to help deepen our understanding and explain how to participate in the 15 Day Plant-Rich Diet Challenge. Enter a free drawing for a plant-based cookbook and enjoy a plant-based tasting bar!
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

Autumn Ambles
2022-10-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-28 09:00 - 11:00, 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

Native Heritage Tours
2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:00
Saturdays, September 10, September 24, and October 15 Native Heritage Tour, The Plateau Through Native American Eyes.
The 3 tours include Dry Falls on 9/10, Frenchman’s Coulee/Vantage on 9/24, and Peshastin Pinnacles/Icicle on 10/15.
Randy Lewis will discuss the cultural significance of each area.
Tour-goers will meet at the Wenatchee Valley Museum to board a tour bus that departs at 9 am and will return by 3:00 pm. Please bring a lunch, plenty of water, and wear good walking shoes.
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 come from a hope for a deeper understanding and respect of ancient cultures.
The member cost is $65/per tour or $165 for all 3 tours. The non-member price is $100/per tour.
For more information about these tours or to become a member please check our website, WenatcheeValleyMuseum.org.
You can register at: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/…/native…/

Early Morning Birding
2022-10-19 07:30 - 11:30
Location: Mountain Home Preserve
Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data? 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. Please note contact Susan by cell phone 24-hours ahead (509-669-7820) to confirm, because changing weather conditions can result in cancelling the route.
For more information click here.

A New Season with Stevens Pass
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00
This event is hosted by Wenatchee River Institute
HYBRID Event: In person in WRI’s Red Barn or virtual via Zoom
Description: Join WRI for a Red Barn Event with Stevens Pass Ski Resort. General Manager, Ellen Galbraith, and Communications Manager, Amanda Bird, will be here to talk about the upcoming winter ski season. They will provide updates about the ski resort and plans for the new season. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and to welcome Ellen Galbraith back to the Pacific Northwest.
More information: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2022/10/20/red-barn-event-a-new-season-with-stevens-pass/402510

Ohme Gardens-Firewood Gather
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:00
Ohme will be participating in make a difference day this year by providing firewood that will heat the Wenatchee Rescue Mission.

When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 9:00 AM until noon.

We need people who can gather, cut and load the wood. And especially need some volunteers who can bring their chainsaws.

Please bring work gloves, sturdy work shoes and long sleeves.
For more information click here.

Planting Party!
2022-10-22 09:00 - 15:00
Join CDLT, Team Naturaleza, and the City of Wenatchee for Make a Difference Day at Saddle Rock, Saturday, October 22, from 9 am until 3 pm. We will be planting nearly 2,000 native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees around Saddle Rock. The work will involve hiking to various planting locations along the main trail/road, using a shovel to dig a hole, then planting small to medium-sized plants. We will pre-drill some of the larger holes when possible. Much of the planting will be done on uneven ground, though some can be done from the graveled road. Please leave pets at home, and we recommend not to bring small children (see soil content note at the end).
CDLT will provide lunch at noon – delicious tacos from La Tortuga Loca. You will have an option between chicken or veggie tacos, plus rice and beans. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing your own lunch in case this doesn’t meet your needs. Please make sure to bring close-toed, sturdy shoes, long pants, water, snacks, garden/work gloves that can be washed, and a shovel if you have it.
Soil/Rock Content Note: Saddle Rock Natural Area contains naturally high levels of arsenic in some areas the soil and bedrock. Even after removing mining waste, there are natural hot spots for arsenic on site that have been meticulously mapped, which we will avoid planting into. Your safety is important to us. To provide extra precautions, we will have extra work gloves, disposable masks, and washing stations for use at the Make a Difference Day event. We suggest people wash their hands at the washing stations before eating, and after the event: wash clothes, rinse off boots, and shower. You can read more about arsenic by clicking on this CDC website link.
For more information click here

Knight Fright Costume Contest Run
2022-10-22 10:00 - 11:30
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley College
Come enjoy a howling time at the Knight Fright Run. We will be raising funds for Finish Line Scholarships. You can choose to do one to three laps around the WVC Campus. Prizes for the best costumes in 3 categories.
Tickets · $10 – $25
KnightFright.eventbrite.com

For more information click here.

Upper Valley MEND's Big Apple Glean
2022-10-22 10:00 - 13:00
Upper Valley MEND’s Big Apple GleanOctober 22, 202210am-1pmCashmere, WA
Upper Valley MEND’s gleaning program harvests excess produce from farms, orchards, and backyard gardens. This produce goes to food banks throughout Chelan and Douglas Counties. Join UV MEND, Harvest Against Hunger, and Chelan Douglas Community Action Council, on October 22nd, Make a Difference Day, for this year’s Big Apple Glean! We will be harvesting around 18,000lbs of apples for food banks across Washington State. This glean is located on an orchard in Cashmere, 10am-1pm, and we are looking for LOTS of volunteers. You will be equipped with all the necessary equipment. All you need to bring is water.
There is no age limit for this event we just ask that parents/guardians stay with their children and keep a watchful eye the whole time. We love to have families join!
If you would like to join us, please email Lily Roberts, Upper Valley MEND Gleaning Coordinator, at gleaning@uvmend.org.We hope to see you there!

Shop Talk
2022-10-22 19:00 - 20:00
Location: Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee
Details: Wenatchee Valley resident Adina Scott shares her stories about adventure, community and climate from Washington to Antartica to Everest.
For more information click here.

Gear Swap
2022-10-23 11:00 - 14:00
Hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
$5 per person or $15 per family
Location: The Osborn outdoor covered area in Leavenworth
The Gear Swap is right around the corner!
Get into your gear closet and go out to our garage. Try on all the things. And then come to the Gear Swap to fill in gaps or get rid of redundancies!
For more information click here.
Questions email: events@skileavenworth.com

A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope & Healing in a Divided World
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:30
A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World
Instructor: Katharine Hayhoe
Class Tuition: $10
To register click here.
In her new book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World, Katharine Hayhoe demonstrates that whether you’re a parent or a person of faith, a beach-goer or a dedicated foodie, climate change affects someone or something you already care about. While others offer doomsday scenarios and point fingers of blame, Hayhoe approaches this topic with optimism and inclusivity. She argues that climate action isn’t about being a certain type of person or voting a certain way. It’s about connecting the values we already have, to act for our future.
A leading expert on the science, impacts, and communication of climate change, Hayhoe has been profiled in The New York Times, the Washington Post, People, and Rolling Stone, and her TED Talk titled “The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it” has been viewed almost 4 million times. She gives nearly a hundred talks a year to audiences ranging from corporate symposiums, top-tier universities, and global climate summits to local churches, schools, and city council meetings.
Saving Us is the result of thousands of conversations she’s had with people from all walks of life, from the oil and gas tycoon who insists “we’re not the bad guys” to the college instructor angry that “the EPA is just making all of this up to take away my wood-burning stove” to the NASA scientist frustrated that “my friends don’t see it like I do.” Drawing equally from interdisciplinary research and personal stories, Hayhoe shows how small conversations can have astonishing results. Saving Us shows readers how each of us has a role to play in changing the world.
Katharine Hayhoe is a climate scientist and chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy. She has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, and was a lead author for the U.S. Second, Third, and Fourth National Climate Assessments.

Monster Dash 5k & Little Goblin 1 Mile
2022-10-29 09:00 - 23:00
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley YMCA.
Location: Walla Walla Point Park

Ready to get your run on? Join us for this spooktacular event! Run/walk the full 5k or opt for the shorter 1 mile. Come dressed in your best costume and bring your furry friends! There will be a costume contest, trick or treating and fun for all ages. Registration open NOW!
https://www.wenymca.org/monster-dash

Time: Little Goblin 1 Mile begins at 9:00 AM // Monster Dash 5K begins at 9:30 AM

Questions?
Contact Brittany at brittany@wenymca.org or 509-662-2109

For more information click here.

Rocky Reach Fall Harvest Roundup
2022-10-29 13:00 - 16:00
This event is hosted by Chelan PUD and will take place at Rocky Reach Discovery Center

You won’t need a lasso, but if you’re looking to circle in on an afternoon of FREE fun, set your sights on Rocky Reach Park for the Fall Harvest Roundup on Saturday, October 29 from 1-4 p.m.
No matter your age, you’ll find something amusing. Choose from hay-rides, a visit with L-Bow the Clown, games, trick-or-treating, and food to purchase from the Rocky Reach Cafe.

Evento Familiar, oct. 29 de 1-4p.m. en la presa Rocky Reach. Explora el Centro de Descubrimiento. Presentaciones del payaso LBow. Pintas caritas, dulces, paseos en tractor y mucho más. No olvides ponerte tu disfraz.

For more information click here.

Ski Hill Volunteer Clean Up Day!
2022-10-30
Come up for a couple of hours or stay all day.
Objective: Prepare Ski Hill for Winter Operations and the ability to open Tubing, Nordic and Alpine operations on a minimal amount of snow.

A free lunch will be served to all volunteers – YODELIN will be taking care of us again!
The Ski Hill Lodge will be open with the full menu available.

Please email events@skileavenworth.com if you have any questions. For more information click here.
TASK LIST
Base Area

Brush, lop and weed-eat island behind the Little Tow
Brush and clean ½ culvert behind the Little Tow
Remove any objects that could damage mowing or grooming equipment
Pick-up and discard all trash & litter

Lodge

Clean Lodge concession area, restrooms, common areas & storage areas
Wash windows
Stack wood in the Lodge wood shed

Slopes

Weed-eat
Pile limbs and brush to be chipped
Mow

Ski Jump

Mow and weed-eat jump hill
Weed-eat ski jump tow path and judges stand

Nordic Trails

Remove overhead branches
Mow

Parking Lot

Mow and weed-eat around rocks and poles

Things to bring

yourself
a friend
work clothes
work gloves
pruners
loppers
weed eaters
rakes
a great work attitude

Bat Hang Halloween Party
2022-10-30 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee
Come join in the Halloween fun at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee. Wear your costume as there will be games, candy, a raffle, costume contest and a dyno climbing competition.
Costume up to get a day pass plus gear for $12. Members attend for free.
This event is super fun as many people climb in costume.

Witch & Warlock Community Paddle
2022-10-30 14:00 - 16:00
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.
