Winter Shrub Identification Class
2020-03-13 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Winter Shrub and Twig Identification classes with Jennifer Hadersberger and Wenatchee River Institute
If you have ever wondered how to identify trees and shrubs during the winter, join Wenatchee River Institute and local botanist Jennifer Hadersberger to explore Barn Beach Reserve and Blackbird Island learning about plant identification along the way.
Fri., Mar. 13, 9-11am, learn to tell plant species apart from one another without the presence of leaves. “[Trees and shrubs] are living through the winter because of seasonal adaptations. They look dead, but they are alive,” explains Hadersberger.
During this class, you will also discover species distribution, which tells a big part of the landscape’s story. If you are visiting an area for the first time during the winter months, you will then be able to understand more about the local flora.
Hadersberger is a Professional Wetland Scientist with and MS in Botany from Oregon State University, and has over 20 years’ experience in natural resources management. Since 2000, she has been teaching botany and biology classes for various community colleges and through Portland State University’s Environmental Professional Program.
Please register soon as class size is limited to 15. Cost is $30 for WRI-members and $35 for non-members. Coffee and tea are provided, please bring a snack and dress for colder temperatures. Bringing a notepad and pencil is encouraged.
On Fri., Mar. 20, 9am-1pm, Hadersberger will be offering a Winter Twig Identification professional development class for those in the field of wetland delineation. “Because a lot of work doesn’t stop in the winter and site plans are busily being developed,” said Hadersberger.
If you have any questions about either of the two classes, contact Rachel Bishop, WRI community education lead, (509)548-1818 x5, or rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link Winter Shrub Identification: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/13/winter-shrub-identification/274426
Event Link Winter Twig Identification professional development class: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/20/winter-twig-identification-professional-development-class/274431

Arlberg Sports Squirrel Cup Invitational
2020-03-14 - 2020-03-15
Dates: March 14th & 15th, 2020
Events:
GS (Men/Women) Saturday, 3/14/2020
Super G – Age Appropriate for U8 – U14 (Men/Women) Sunday, 3/15/2020
Race Run – Skookum. Race is accessed by Chair 1 and 3 or Chair 4.
Ages: U8, U10, U12, U14
Registration: 7:30 am to 8:30 am each morning prior to the race. Upper level of the Hampton Lodge.
Bibs: Issued in team packets to a coach/parent. Bibs issued on Saturday will be turned in at the end of the day and will be reissued Sunday morning. All racers receive 2 runs each day, regardless of their first run results. Racers who DSQ or DNF the first run will not be included in the overall results for the day.
Race Registration: Enter online at https://mrst.us/squirrel-cup-registration/
Entry Deadline: Friday, March 6th, 12:00 pm (Noon) (Entries Received). $25.00 late fee for entries received after that date. Late entries will run at the end of the field. NO phone, FAX, or e-mail entries accepted. NO Day of Race Entries accepted.
Cost: $45.00 for 1 day, or $65.00 for 2 days. Entries received without payment will be considered late entries.
Lifts: $47.00 + tax for competitors 10 & older; 9 and under $10 + tax, purchase at the Mission Ridge Ticket Office. All competitors must purchase a Racer Ticket from Mission Ridge on the day of the event. Online ticket purchases or
any other discounted tickets will not be valid for competitors. Checks, cash or credit card accepted. No other discounts apply.
Bib Deposit: $50 charge for lost or damaged bibs.
Waiver: All athletes must complete the MRSSA Competition waiver. http://bit.ly/MRST-Race
Coaches Meeting: Saturday 8:15 am in the upper level of the Hampton Lodge, near fireplace. Sunday 8:15 am in the upper level of the Hampton Lodge, near fireplace.
Lift for Competitors: TBD based on field size.
Course Inspection:
Saturday (3/14): Course Inspection 9:15 am – 10:00 am.
Course closed at 10:00 am.
1st Forerunner at 10:05 am.
Sunday (3/15): Course Inspection 9:15 am -10:00 am.
Course closed at 10:00 am.
Training run followed by race run.
Awards: Presented 45 minutes after each day’s race, at the base area podium near the lodge.
Lodging: The Red Lion Hotel – A block of rooms has been arranged for $124.00 + taxes (for 2 people) per night with breakfast included. Ask for the Mission Ridge – Squirrel Cup Invite room block and the dates of the race to receive the special rate. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel direct at 509-663-0711 or click here for the booking link.
Mission Ridge RV Parking Policy: Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort has an RV Parking Policy that can be found here: https://www.missionridge.com/rv-parking-policy-2016-17.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE HILL.
Please make parents and spectators aware that access to the finish arena requires the use of a lift or a 20 minute walk via the summer road behind the lodge. Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort does not allow foot traffic on its ski runs or lifts nor do they provide any form of transportation to the race arena. A Chair #1 only ticket may be purchase for $30.
Questions: Contact Cheri Peterson at RaceAdmin@mrst.us or Lindsay Davisson at ysl@mrst.us. No phone calls please.

White River Snowshoe Tour
2020-03-14 09:00 - 16:00
Date: Sat, 03/14/2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: White River (various locations)
Sign up online here.
Join Team Naturaleza’s Elisa Lopez and CDLT’s Susan Ballinger for a naturalist’s snowshoe tour of the White River.
This trip will explore this special area’s importance to forests, birds, mammals and salmon. Stops on the tour will also highlight the American Indian and historical use of the land and current conservation projects. We’ll have a chance to warm up at Tall Timber Ranch Lodge halfway through the day.
Snowshoers should be able to walk for 4 hours on snowshoes in winter weather over difficult terrain. Please bring snowshoes and poles, layers, safety gear, hat, gloves, sunglasses, snacks and water. Some loaner snowshoes may be available. Binoculars and field guides would be very helpful. No dogs, please.
Participants should bring their own sack lunch. We will warm up in Tall Timber Ranch’s lodge for lunch, where hot drinks will be available.
Trip is limited to 10 and is free for Land Trust members. We are reserving and additional 10 slots for Team Naturaleza. Call 509-667-9708 or email hillary@cdlandtrust.org if you have questions.

Up Close & Personal with Bears & Cougars
2020-03-18 19:00 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn event, Up Close and Personal with Bears and Cougars
Over the past twenty years, long-term focused research in WA State has resulted in a more complete understanding of the complex world of the area’s carnivore ecology and management. On Wed. Mar. 18, 7-8:30PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) Red Barn, Rich Beausoleil, Bear & Cougar Specialist and Karelian Bear Dog Program lead for the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, will share research specifics.
During the presentation, Beausoleil will talk about how bears and cougars live, interact with each other, and orient themselves on the landscape. He will discuss carnivore-human interactions and offer needed perspective into what frequently appears to be sea of conflicting interpretations.
“These animals are often feared and misunderstood. It is my hope to provide scientific facts during the presentation so those attending can understand and appreciate Washington’s apex carnivores,” said Beausoleil, who has worked with WA carnivores for more than 22 years.
During 2019 in Leavenworth, there were significant wildlife-human interactions. Beausoleil wants to stress, “These interactions were entirely preventable, but it takes a community-wide commitment to address the root cause of the problem.” This Red Barn event will provide participants with the necessary education and preventative solutions that work to address these causes –and they may not be what you would expect!
Doors open at 6:30pm for community social with local beer and wine available for purchase. The event is free with donations are gratefully accepted to benefit WRI youth and adult programs. For more information, contact Rebecca Ryan at (509)548-0181 x2 or rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/18/red-barn-event-up-close-and-personal-with-bears-and-cougars/274355

Winter Twig Identification
2020-03-20 09:00 - 13:00

Envir. Film & Speaker Series: Canoeing the Vanishing Arctic
2020-03-24 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for “Canoeing the Vanishing Arctic: Down the Hood River to the Arctic Sound”, a part of the Environmental Film & Speaker Series, exploring topics important to our community. This film is presented at the Museum in the Performance Hall. This event features a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
This presentation by Andy Dappen will cover a canoe trip that local Wenatchee residents embarked on in order to explore the rapidly-changing Arctic.
For more information click here.

Chehalis River at a Crossroads with W.R.I.
2020-03-25 19:00 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn event, Chehalis River at a crossroads
The Chehalis River is at a crossroads – will a proposed flood control dam bring the river’s Chinook Salmon to extinction? On Wed. Mar. 25, 7-8:30PM in the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, Lee First of Twin Harbors Waterkeeper, will present on the lesser-known Chehalis River located in southwest WA.
The Chehalis River is the homeland of the Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis, who have lived with the river and its flooding for thousands of years, it is also the largest watershed located entirely within the state of Washington. And while the Chehalis produces more salmon than any other river in WA, its salmon resources are now less than 80% of what they once were.
Although the era of dam building is behind us, flooding increased by climate change, aggressive logging, and construction, now threatens businesses, farms and communities. Because the Chehalis River is flood-prone, the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District and Lewis County commissioners aspire to dam the river’s headwaters. Yet should a dam be constructed, the Spring and Fall Chinook that spawn upstream of the proposed site will suffer severe blows to their numbers.
A lifelong canoeist, in May of 2019 First paddled the length of the Chehalis River, from its headwaters to the ocean. He will tell the story of the river’s amazing resources, the threats posed by a dam, development and forestry, as well as describe how restorative alternatives should be given full consideration before dam building is planned.
A member of the International Waterkeeper Alliance, Twin Harbors Waterkeeper’s mission is to protect water quality in the Chehalis River, Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay Watersheds so that its local waterways remain swimmable, fishable and drinkable for future generations. For the past 13 years, First has also worked as, and alongside, the North Sound Baykeeper and the Spokane Riverkeeper.
Doors open at 6:30pm for community social with local beer and wine available for purchase. While this is a free event, donations are gratefully accepted to benefit WRI youth and adult programs. For more information, contact Rebecca Ryan at (509)548-0181 x2 or rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/25/red-barn-event-the-chehalis-at-a-crossroads/283465

eBirding at Mnt. Home Preserve
2020-03-26 07:30 - 11:00
Date-Thu, 03/26/2020

Time-7:30am-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: March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 30, August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19
Meeting at 7:30 am at the Safeway store in Leavenworth, or Susan will pick up carpoolers in Wenatchee at 7 am at the Penny Road Park and Ride. 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.

Jacobson Preserve-Trail Maintenance with E.M.B.A.
2020-03-26 15:00 - 18:00
Jacobson Preserve – trail maintenance with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Work Party Lead: Al Murphy
Meetup Location: Jacobson Preserve
What to expect
No experience necessary
All tools will be provided
Expect to be physically active and to work at your own pace
Uneven terrain of all types
What to Wear
Clothing for all weather conditions
Sturdy Footwear, boots recommended
Long pants
Work gloves if you have them
Long-sleeved shirt recommended
Eye protection recommended (glasses, sunglasses or safety glasses)
What to Bring
A backpack to carry your personal gear
A jacket or coat in case of cold weather
Snacks/Lunch
Water
For more information click here.

2020 RunWenatchee Trails in Motion Film Fest
2020-03-26 17:00 - 20:00
The Ledlenser Trails In Motion Film Festival is an annual international film tour for the community, by the community, bringing a collection of the finest trail and ultra running films to passionate audiences around the world. Join like-minded trail runners and adventure sports enthusiasts at engaging film festival-styled events as they come together to celebrate the diverse culture of the sport.
Presenting four richly unique films, the 8th edition of the world tour sets out to highlight the lives of some of trail and ultra running’s most prominent characters, and in the process, sharing not only their deep connection with their local community, but also the challenges they face as they continue to pursue a life guided by the trails. Join thousands of like-minded trail and outdoor enthusiasts at more than 200 screenings around the world, as they come together to celebrate the community and culture of the sport.
Doors open at 5pm for the opportunity to meet Trail Running Industry Vendors from Altra, Salomon, HOKA, Hammer Nutrition and others from our Local trail running community will be in attendance as well, showcasing new gear, nutrition, and local races. Light snacks and beverages will be available to attendees.
Films start at 6:15pm.
Location: Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee
Co Sponsored by Performance Footwear, Cascade Subaru and RunWenatchee.
For more information click here.

Science on Tap! The Cosmic Crisp Apple
2020-03-26 18:00 - 19:00
Wenatchee River Institute’s Science on Tap! the Cosmic Crisp Apple, at Badger Mountain Brewing
On Thu. Mar. 26, 6-7pm at Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo Ave., learn about the Cosmic Crisp® apple that took more than 20 years to develop by the WA apple industry. Presenter Kate Evans, a pome fruit breeder, is one of the WSU researchers who helped to develop this delicious fruit. Evans will discuss and offer insight into the process and background of the Cosmic Crisp® project.
This is a free event with donations gratefully accepted benefiting Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) youth and adult programs. $1 raffle tickets will also be sold for Badger Mountain Brewing and WRI goods. For more information, contact Rachel Bishop at (509)548-0181 x5 rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event link and registration here: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/03/26/science-on-tap-cosmic-crisp/281943

Ancient Lakes Trail Run 50M, 50k, 25k, 10k
2020-04-04 06:30 - 11:30
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Hosted by Run Super Series
Experience the Magic of Ancient Lakes! 50 Miler, 50k, 25k, 10k
Come experience the magic of the Ancient Lakes in the heart Washington Desert in this unique trail race! These trails are truly spectacular and will allow you to experience the best the desert has to offer, taking you on a journey through canyon-like gorges, along the shores of ancient desert lakes and to the base of cascading waterfalls. You will feel like you are in the desert southwest but with a Washington flare. With a distance for everyone, and the same great support and swag you have come to expect from Run Super Series events, this is an event you won’t want to miss at this exciting new venue!
Course Description
With a unique cloverleaf design, our scenic course will allow you to experience the best of the Ancient Lakes area. The larger 25k loop features 3 smaller loops, each beginning and ending at a common aid station. The 25k loop features about 2,800’ of rolling up and down, with no single climb or descent more than 400’. The trails are primarily single track. The first loop will take you to the a spectacular waterfall and then run along the shores of the Ancient Lakes. The green loop will run out to yet another lake and feature a return trip through some canyon like desert terrain. The blue loop will drop you down into the Columbia River Gorge, and have you run along the river before climbing back out and rolling to the finish line. The 50k will run the 25k course twice and the 50M will run the 25k course three times with an additional red loop. The 10k course will run on portions of the red and green loop and will have about 1,000’ of elevation gain. Trails are primarily single track.
For tickets and more information click here.

Work Party at Sage Hills with E.M.B.A.
2020-04-04 09:00 - 14:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Date: Sat, Apr 04, 2020
Time: 9am-2pm
Riding Area-Sage Hills
Work Party Lead: Al Murphy
Project Description
Who: All the great folks that enjoy using the beautiful trails in the Wenatchee Foothills
What: Enjoy a great day of out-of-doors activity with a great group of trail users and enthusiast
Why: Accomplish early season trail maintenance of all of the foothill trails.
Tools and supervision will be provided, wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Snacks, lunch and drinks will be provided by a special out of town chef who will be providing exquisite cuisine. Bring your water bottle, gloves and be ready for a wonderful day of rewarding work and fun!
Meetup Location
Horse Lake Trailhead
Directions
From Wenatchee Avenue, head uphill (west) on Horse Lake Road. Follow the road 3/4 of a mile past residential neighborhoods. At this point the road will turn to dirt. After 3 miles, the trailhead will be on the right
For more information click here.

E.M.B.A. Work Party at Sage Hills!
2020-04-11 09:00 - 14:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2020
Time: 9am-2pm
Riding Area: Sage Hills
Work Party Lead: Al Murphy
Project Description
Who: All the great folks that enjoy using the beautiful trails in the Wenatchee Foothills
What: Enjoy a great day of out-of-doors activity with a great group of trail users and enthusiast
Why: Accomplish early season trail maintenance of all of the foothill trails.
Tools and supervision will be provided, wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Snacks, lunch and drinks will be provided by a special out of town chef who will be providing exquisite cuisine. Bring your water bottle, gloves and be ready for a wonderful day of rewarding work and fun!
Meetup Location: Horse Lake Trailhead
For more information click here.

Envir. Film & Speaker Series: The Beaver Believers
2020-04-14 19:00 - 21:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Environmental Film & Speaker Series: The Beaver Believers
April 14 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for “The Beaver Believers”, a part of the Environmental Film & Speaker Series, exploring topics important to our community. This film is presented at the Museum in the Performance Hall. This event features a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
This documentary tells the story of restoring beavers to the watersheds of the American West by a most unlikely group of activists.
For more information click here.
Special thanks to Trout Unlimited for sponsoring this event.

Native Bees of WA
2020-04-15 16:00 - 17:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
All events are open to the public, and run from 4 to 5 p.m. and will be held at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center on Wednesdays from 4-5 P.M. (1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee).
4/15/2020 Dr. Don Rolfs, Lifelong Naturalist, Retired Periodontist, Community Member
“Native Bees of Washington State”
Formally trained in Native Bee biology, Dr. Don Rolfs has, for more than a decade, focused his field work, laboratory work and photographic skills on the 600+ species of Native Bees of Washington State. While Honey Bees have a place in agriculture, it is our Native Bees who are the primary pollinators, responsible for the flowers of our mountain meadows and remote wild places. Dr. Rolfs’ profusely illustrated lecture is an introduction to the variety and to the stunning beauty of these essential pollinators

Clark's Nutcrackers, Pivotal Players in WA Mnt. Habits
2020-04-15 19:00 - 20:30
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Clark’s nutcrackers, pivotal players in Washington’s mountain habits -a WRI Red Barn Event
Clark’s nutcrackers and whitebark pines have a fascinating relationship. The trees provide fatty seeds with more calories per pound than chocolate, and the birds plant the seeds by caching them for winter calories. A single bird may bury up to 98,000 seeds in a year! Learn more about this interspecies relationship from ornithologist Taza Schaming by attending Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) Red Barn Event on Wed., Apr. 15 at 7PM, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.
“Everything is connected. Not only are Clark’s nutcracker and whitebark pine intimately intertwined because the trees depend completely on nutcrackers for dispersal of seeds, but whitebark pine is a keystone and foundation species impacting hundreds of other species,” said Schaming. “Fewer nutcrackers leads to fewer cached seeds, which could lead to even fewer whitebark pines,” she continued.
The decline of whitebark pine will likely have a cascading effect on numerous species and watersheds. These trees live in remote, high elevation, often road-less areas and are dying because of fire suppression policies over the last century. Additionally, climate changes from human activities –leading to warming temperatures– give way to nonnative white pine blister rust and outbreaks of voracious mountain pine beetles.
Nutcrackers travel over large areas dispersing the seeds of more than a dozen other conifers along the way, with leftovers from their winter caches growing into new trees. Schaming followed nutcrackers for days at a time and noticed they each had very different personalities. Said Schaming, “Some were very shy and some would join you for lunch. I had never thought about that aspect and really got to know birds up close and personal. Whenever I lost the birds (while radio tracking) I just had to keep hiking higher!”
Limited information has been collected about Clark’s nutcracker populations and behavior, and that’s where Schaming comes in. Beginning in 2009 as a PhD student at Cornell University, and continuing as a research associate with Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative, Schaming has been investigating the resilience of whitepine’s and the nutcracker’s obligate mutualism (wherein one organism cannot survive without the other). The ultimate goal of this research is to suggest management strategies ensuring the persistence of Clark’s nutcrackers and their important seed dispersal function.
Wanting to combine her passions for conservation ornithology, snowboarding, and working in mountain habitats, Taza found a fascinating species she could tie to conservation issue. She began working in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem monitoring nests, trapping, surveying, and tracking Clark’s nutcrackers to study their movement, habitat selection, and social behavior.
In 2018, she expanded into Washington’s Cascades to focus on evaluating habitat use and selection, seed dispersal, and long distance emigration patterns to help inform whitebark pine management plans and identify areas for pine conservation and restoration. In spring 2020, Taza will be satellite-tagging nutcrackers and working with Central WA University students to begin a community science nutcracker monitoring project.
Doors open at 6:30PM for community social and with local beer and wine available for purchase. This is a free event with donations gratefully accepted to benefit WRI youth and adult programs.
Information: Rebecca Ryan (509)548-0181, rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Event Link | https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/04/15/red-barn-event-clark-s-nutcrackers-pivotal-players-in-whitebark-pine-habitats-of-washington-s-cascades/282904

Horse Lake Reserve Work Party with E.M.B.A.
2020-04-16 15:00 - 18:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Work Party at Horse Lake Reserve with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Work Party Lead: Al Murphy
Project Description
Horse Lake Reserve – New trail finish work
Meetup Location
Horse Lake Trailhead
Directions
From Wenatchee Avenue, head uphill (west) on Horse Lake Road. Follow the road 3/4 of a mile past residential neighborhoods. At this point the road will turn to dirt. After 3 miles, the trailhead will be on the right.
For more information click here.

Introduction to Ornithology with W.R.I.
2020-04-17 10:00 - 14:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Introduction to Ornithology Class with Wenatchee River Institute
Are you interested in birds? Would like to learn about the science behind them? Ever wanted the opportunity to set up a mist net? This two half-day Introduction to Ornithology class will immerse you in everything birds, anatomy to their social value, and communication to field study. Fri., April 17, 10am-2pm and Sat. April 18, 6am-10am at Wenatchee River Institute (WRI), 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.
“There’s so much more to birds than the little critters that we love to see in our yards,” explains Suzanne Tomassi, Visiting Researcher at University of Sheffield. “For example, their bills: some can drill holes into trees, some are serrated for catching fish, some are specialized to collect nectar from a single species of flower, some are extravagant to aid in mate attraction.”
The first day of the class, April 17th 10am-2pm, will be all about the basics of bird biology: evolutionary history, anatomy and physiology, social value of birds, behavioral ecology (breeding, migration, molt), and field methods for studying birds. While Suzanne touches on all these subjects, she likes the audience to drive the specifics of the class. Interrupt at any time so that all of your questions get addressed!
On day two, April 18th 6am-10am, we’ll meet outside to set up some mist nets! With a little luck, we’ll catch some birds and see for ourselves the things we discussed in class the previous day. Participants will be able to observe handling and measuring techniques and learn how to set up and take down the nets.
“The science of ornithology provides endless opportunities to further understanding of the natural world,” says Suzanne. “My greatest interest lies in the distribution of birds’ energetic resources.”
2-day class cost is $60 for WRI-Members and $70 non-members. Food and lodging is not included. Please dress appropriate for the weather, bring snacks and water. Limit of 15 participants so please, register soon!
Questions? Contact Rachel Bishop, (509)548-0181 x5 or rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
• Event Link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/04/18/introduction-to-ornithology-class/285458

Introduction to Ornithology with W.R.I.
2020-04-18 06:00 - 10:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Introduction to Ornithology Class with Wenatchee River Institute
Leavenworth— Are you interested in birds? Would like to learn about the science behind them? Ever wanted the opportunity to set up a mist net? This two half-day Introduction to Ornithology class will immerse you in everything birds, anatomy to their social value, and communication to field study. Fri., April 17, 10am-2pm and Sat. April 18, 6am-10am at Wenatchee River Institute (WRI), 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.
“There’s so much more to birds than the little critters that we love to see in our yards,” explains Suzanne Tomassi, Visiting Researcher at University of Sheffield. “For example, their bills: some can drill holes into trees, some are serrated for catching fish, some are specialized to collect nectar from a single species of flower, some are extravagant to aid in mate attraction.”
The first day of the class, April 17th 10am-2pm, will be all about the basics of bird biology: evolutionary history, anatomy and physiology, social value of birds, behavioral ecology (breeding, migration, molt), and field methods for studying birds. While Suzanne touches on all these subjects, she likes the audience to drive the specifics of the class. Interrupt at any time so that all of your questions get addressed!
On day two, April 18th 6am-10am, we’ll meet outside to set up some mist nets! With a little luck, we’ll catch some birds and see for ourselves the things we discussed in class the previous day. Participants will be able to observe handling and measuring techniques and learn how to set up and take down the nets.
“The science of ornithology provides endless opportunities to further understanding of the natural world,” says Suzanne. “My greatest interest lies in the distribution of birds’ energetic resources.”
2-day class cost is $60 for WRI-Members and $70 non-members. Food and lodging is not included. Please dress appropriate for the weather, bring snacks and water. Limit of 15 participants so please, register soon!
Questions? Contact Rachel Bishop, (509)548-0181 x5 or rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
• Event Link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/04/18/introduction-to-ornithology-class/285458

2020 Wenatchee Marathon
2020-04-18 06:30 - 16:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Hosted by Ted Driven
Location: Wenatchee, WA
A fast course with something for everyone. Great Boston qualifier. Gorgeous course, largely on asphalt trails along the Columbia River. Cascade Mountain views abound. Full Marathon, Half, and 10k categories. Walkers welcome in all categories.
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O'Grady's Earth Day 5k & Post Run Party!
2020-04-18 11:00 - 14:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Our 5th annual O’Grady’s 5K Run will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020. This year we’re transitioning from a St. Paddy’s, to an Earth Day run in hopes that Mother Nature will be kinder with the weather.
This timed 5K will start and finish at O’Grady’s Pantry, utilizing Icicle River Trail on the Leavenworth National Hatchery land adjacent to Sleeping Lady. After you cross the finish line, join us in celebrating at our post-run part at O’Grady’s featuring live music and food & drink specials! View our post-run party details at https://www.sleepinglady.com/event-calendar.php?page=april
The course is traffic-free and ideal for runners, joggers and walkers, utilizing Leavenworth Winter Sports Club’s Icicle River Trail on the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Preserve. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views, while filling their lungs with fresh mountain air. The trail winds along dirt trails through ponderosa and fir forests, along Icicle Creek with views of the Sleeping Lady mountain profile.
A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Waste Loop.
The first 250 paid registrants will receive a custom O’Grady’s Earth Day 5k Vapur Anti-bottle. Participants 11 years old and under will receive a “runner” gingerbread cookie. Early bird pricing ends March 28th.
Coming from out of town? Celebrate your finish with our O’Grady’s Earth Day 5k package
https://www.sleepinglady.com/hotel-accommodations-5k.php
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Walk M.S. Wenatchee
2020-04-18 13:00 - 18:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Location: Walla Walla Point Park-1351 Walla Walla Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801
Walk MS brings together a community of passionate people for one powerful cause: to end MS forever.
Team up for someone you love and register today. With every step you take, we are closer to ending MS forever.
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Questions?
Find Walk MS event details at www.walkMS.org – search for and click on your event location. Visit the Walk Details section for all the information you need to prepare for the day of the event.
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Earth Day River Cleanup
2020-04-22 16:30 - 17:30
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Earth Day River Cleanup with Wenatchee River Institute
April 22, 2020
4:30pm-5:30pm
FREE
Celebrate Earth Day by strolling and cleaning up along the Wenatchee River with Wenatchee River Institute! Garbage bags and gloves provided! Bring a water bottle and enthusiasm for keeping this place beautiful.
Meet at Wenatchee River Institute parking lot.
https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/04/22/earth-day-river-cleanup/281969

eBirding at Mnt. Home Preserve
2020-04-23 07:30 - 11:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Date: Thu, 04/23/2020
Time: 7:30am-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: March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 30, August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19
Meeting at 7:30 am at the Safeway store in Leavenworth, or Susan will pick up carpoolers in Wenatchee at 7 am at the Penny Road Park and Ride. 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.

Work Party at Sage Hills with E.M.B.A.
2020-04-25 08:30 - 13:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Work Party at Sage Hills with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2020
Time: 8:30am – 1pm
Riding Area at Sage Hills
Work Party Lead: Al Murphy
Project Description
Horse Lake Reserve – trail maintenance
Meetup Location
Horse Lake Trailhead
Directions
From Wenatchee Avenue, head uphill (west) on Horse Lake Road. Follow the road 3/4 of a mile past residential neighborhoods. At this point the road will turn to dirt. After 3 miles, the trailhead will be on the right.
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Introduction to Native Plants Walk
2020-04-25 13:00 - 15:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Introduction to Native Plants Walk with Wenatchee River Institute
April 25, 2020
1:00pm-3:00pm
FREE, but registration is required
Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Month with the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS). Members of the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of WNPS will provide you with some tools to help you sort out the complexities of the green world. We will assemble indoors for a general introduction and then go for a leisurely stroll from Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) along the Wenatchee River. We will look for pretty flowers and begin to recognize differences in leaves and other clues helpful in identification. We will carry some field guides and work to distinguish several plant families. Meet at the Wenatchee River Institute.
https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/04/25/introduction-to-native-plants-walk/281951

Sam Hill Wildflower Walk
2020-04-25 13:00 - 16:00
A note from the WenOut Staff: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the organization hosting the event or check their website or Facebook page to verify if the event is continuing to take place. Thank you.
Date: Sat, 04/25/2020
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Sam Hill Property (parking limited, will carpool)
Sign up online here.
See the wildflowers with experts at the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust’s Sam Hill property, just inside Icicle Canyon near Leavenworth. This property is unique and hosts a variety of beautiful and interesting plants, including six species of ferns.
This trip is lead by past Wenatchee Valley Washington Native Plant Society President Don Schaechtel and Land Trust Board Member Jack Mynatt.
RSVP required. This is a joint Washington Native Plant Society and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust event. Meeting location and directions will be emailed to participants prior to the event. Even though the mileage is short, the terrain is rugged. Wear hiking boots, bring water and snacks, and dress for the weather.

Forest at the Fringes
2020-04-29 16:00 - 17:00
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All events are open to the public, and run from 4 to 5 p.m. and will be held at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center on Wednesdays from 4-5 P.M. (1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee).
4/29/2020 Dr. Tara Barrett, Research Forester, USDA Forest Service
“Forest at the fringes: projecting climate-related tree species shifts in western forests”
Climate is changing, and that is altering which tree species can grow where. But predicting how habitat for different species will alter in future decades is complicated given uncertainty in both future climate and imperfect knowledge about impacts on disturbance, competition, migration, and basic biophysical processes. This talk focuses on a research project that combines modelling (to predict current and future tree species habitat) and forest inventory data (to monitor how tree species are currently changing).

The History of Climbing in Leavenworth
2020-04-29 19:00 - 20:30
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Red Barn Event at Wenatchee River Institute: The History of Climbing in Leavenworth
April 29, 2020
7:00pm-8:30pm
FREE, donations appreciated
An evening with Jim Phillips discussing his 50+ years of climbing around Leavenworth
History and Mysteries
Pitons and People
Guide Books and Guide Services
Enchantments then and now
Observations of changes since the 1960’s
Doors open at 6:30pm for community social with beer and wine from local vendors for sale. Jim will start at 7:00pm
https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2020/04/29/red-barn-event-the-history-of-climbing-in-leavenworth/282295
