Wenatchee Outdoors

Bird Walks with Susan Ballinger!
2019-12-18 07:30 - 10:00 UTC | WA
Outings will be on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and led by Wenatchee Naturalist, Susan Ballinger. She will record bird sightings and enter them into the community science eBird database.
We will meet at the north parking lot at Walla Walla Park, next to the restrooms, and spend about 30 minutes in the park, and then walk the 2-mile round trip loop within Horan Natural Area.
The walks begin ‪at 7:30 ‬a.m.and end about ‪10:00‬. It is possible for people to join in at the start and depart early if they need to be at work.
The Friends of Horan is dedicated to gathering and sharing information about the Horan area to increase public awareness about the area.
These bird walks will immerse you in the beauty of the Horan Natural Area and provide an opportunity to learn about the area’s history and the potential for future ecological improvements and use.
Participants are welcome to come for all or part of any walk. No RSVP needed. We will not cancel due to weather conditions.
Contact Susan to learn more (skylinebal@gmail.com).

The Wen World Forum with Mission Ridge
2019-12-18 07:00 - 08:00
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 7 AM – 8 AM
Location: Pybus Public Market
7 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, Washington 98801
Join us Dec. 18 for a candid conversation with Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort staff about the resort’s plans for the future, including its proposed expansion project. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions about the plans.
As an added incentive to attend, we will be giving away a number of door prizes, including a season ski pass to Mission Ridge! You must be present to win.
The Wenatchee World holds the Forum at Pybus as a community journalism project to engage and inform the public in the news gathering process. We hold this event on a regular basis in the LocalTel Event Center inside Pybus Public Market.
This forum gives local residents an opportunity to hear from community leaders and personalities in a candid atmosphere on a variety of topics. One of our reporters or editors interviews the guest or guests live on stage based on questions they have researched and on questions submitted by Wenatchee World readers. After the interview, we open the floor to questions from the audience.
We encourage you to submit recommendations for featured guests as well as questions you have for them.
Seating is limited to 100 people and is on a first-come basis. Refreshments provided by Cafe Columbia.
For more information click here.

Audubon's 120th Christmas Bird Count
2019-12-17 09:00 - 13:00
Audubon’s 120th Christmas Bird Count with Wenatchee River Institute
Tue. Dec. 17, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) and NCW Audubon Society for the 120th Audubon Christmas Bird Count. This is citizen science at its best, as birds both seen and heard will be tallied! WRI and NCW Audubon will lead birders of all experience levels from the WRI campus, 347 Division Street, on one of the routes along Leavenworth’s Waterfront Trail from 9am-1pm.
The Audubon Society and other organizations will use the data collected from the nation’s longest-running community science bird project to assess the health of bird populations and help guide conservation actions throughout the year. The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
Dress for cold weather and non-aerobic time outdoors. Bring binoculars if you have them, a notepad, a snack and something warm to sip from a thermos. Participants are not required to stay for the entire walk and all ages are welcome. Questions? Email Rachel, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or call (509)548-0181 x5.
Event Link: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2019/12/17/christmas-bird-count-with-wri/270737
Audubon Christmas Bird Count Link: https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count

Winter Wreath Class
2019-12-13
Winter Wreath Class, Wenatchee River Institute and Amy Wall, Cashmere’s Salt of the Earth
Embrace the coming winter season by joining Wenatchee River Institute and artist, florist and event planner Amy Wall, of Cashmere’s Salt of The Earth, to craft a festive wreath and cheer up chilly days. There are two times available for the wreath class on Friday, Dec. 13 – one from 9:30 to 11:30AM and a second from 12:30-2:30PM.
Wall, who dreams in beautiful lush florals accented with vintage chic, will lead the class and provide all of the materials needed to create your own unique wreath from natural greenery and ribbon bling. “I love making wreaths and have them all over my home!” said Wall.
‘Tis the season and crafting wreaths will help keep you jolly! Space is limited so please, register soon. This workshop is for ages 16 and over, $28 for WRI-Members and $35 for Non-Members.
Contact: Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 509-548-0181 x5
Register: Wenatcheeriverinstitute.com / Community Experiences / Workshops and Field Courses / Winter Wreath Class

The Winter's Tale
2019-12-12 19:00 - 21:30
Location- Liberty Cinemas 11 S Mission St, Wenatchee, Washington 98801
Hosted by Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
Join us for the first public premiere of The Winter’s Tale, December 12, 7pm, at Liberty Cinema. Discover the 13,000 year old tribal legend of Dragon Spexman, the guardian of the Wenatchee Valley, nestled under the waters where the Columbia River and Wenatchee River meet. Explore legendary sacred sites through story told by oral historian Randy Lewis, featuring geological review by Nick ‘On the Rocks’ Zentner. Learn about local history and geology and see our valley in a way you’ve seen it before!
Followed by a live Q & A with Randy Lewis and Nick Zentner.
The Winter’s Tale is a directed film study program reaching across the Wenatchee Valley and across cultures. This project takes its name from a time-honored practice when, in the deep of winter, a tribal elder would gather the young people around and begin to tell a story, a story about the land, about the powers of the animals roaming through it and about the relationship of the people to it all. These stories would unfold over not just hours, but over a period of days, delivered with a sense of poetry, a cadence that captivated the young listeners and imprinted on them deeply, connecting them to the land and to their own heritage in ways that would remain with them their entire lives, and ultimately would be told again in the deep of winter to the generations not yet born.
All proceeds support educational filmmaking opportunities for local filmmaking students to continue this important tribal legends documentary series in 2020. Working with Randy Lewis, renowned Wenatchee storyteller, we will capture and preserve these oral traditions while introducing students to the creative and technical processes of filmmaking. Students learn theory and practical application of filmmaking by working in-studio with professionals in the industry and instructors at Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center to develop camera, audio, lighting and editing techniques.
Visit https://icicle.org/winters-tale/ for more details.

Benefit at Yodelin for Lworth Winter Sports Club
2019-12-12 17:00 - 22:00
Sending the Stoke at Yodelin Broth Co. and Beer Garden!
Location:
Yodelin Broth Co. & Beer Garden
633 Front St, Leavenworth, Washington 98826
5% of the evening sales to the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
Ski flicks and a bonfire outside!
Great Raffle Items!
Live music with:
Chumlilies
Rib + Seth
For more information click here.

Ski Hill Snow Dance!
2019-12-11 18:00 - 21:00
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club presents…
Ski Hill Snow Dance!
Wednesday at 6 PM – 9 PM
Leavenworth Ski Hill
10701 Ski Hill Drive, Leavenworth WA 98826
Our Family Friendly Fundraiser & Dance Party
-Way Cool Prizes for your Best Retro Ski Attire
-Radical Raffle Items
-Far Out Food
-Totally Tubular Games
All proceeds go towards the AWESOME new Groomer!

Above the Arctic Circle: Exploring Iceland, Greenland & Svalbard
2019-12-10 19:00 - 20:30
Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 10 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee.
Above the Arctic Circle: Exploring Iceland, Greenland and Svalbard
Our speaker, Dr. John Buchanan, EWU Emeritus Professor of Geology, has spent three summers high above the Arctic Circle. John’s beautifully illustrated presentation will feature details of the geologic history and the plate tectonic opening of the North Atlantic, including a visit to a volcanic hotspot Jan Mayen Island and Beerenberg volcano in the Norwegian Sea. Beerenberg is the northernmost active volcano on the planet. He will examine the Skaergaard Complex, a layered dark-colored ultramafic intrusion in Greenland, part of the North Atlantic igneous province.
And… There will be polar bears and walrus and other wildlife along the way!
The program is free & open to the public.
For overviews of the Ice Age Floods and more information on the Ice Age Floods Institute, please see our website: http://www.iafi.org; http://www.hugefloods.com; and quadricopter videos of Ice Age features, http://www.brucebjornstad.com.

Cascades Wolverine Project
2019-12-04 19:00 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Event, Cascades Wolverine Project
Learn about Cascade Wolverine Project’s (CWP) support of wolverine recovery in the North Cascades on Wed., Dec. 4th, 7pm-8:30 pm in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.
Many biologists seek to answer questions about wolverine ecology in the Cascades, such as this elusive mountain carnivore’s population distribution, abundance, and habitat. However, the intrepid Gulo gulo is notoriously difficult to study due to the remote and rugged terrain it inhabits. Blending science, alpine recreation, conservation, storytelling, and stewardship, CWP works to collect highly sought after data by engaging those in the Pacific Northwest who share the mountains with wildlife.
During the event CWP project manager, field biologist, and mountain guide Stephanie Williams will share her knowledge about wolverine ecology and conservation, as well as current research and citizen science among the winter recreation community –particularly backcountry skiers and climbers. Now beginning its third season of winter fieldwork, CWP is a grassroots effort based in the Methow Valley.
Doors open at 6:30pm for community social and no-host refreshments, presentation begins at 7pm.
The evening will also include a raffle to benefit CWP, an 8×10” ready to hang print by photographer, wildlife tracker, and field biologist David Moskowitz. The photograph features Stella the wolverine, who calls Early Winters Creek near Washington Pass her home.
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Event questions? Rebecca Ryan, (509)548-0181 x2 or rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
Related links:
• https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/community-education/red-barn-events.html/event/2019/12/04/red-barn-event-stephanie-williams-cascades-wolverine-project/263455
• https://cascadeswolverineproject.org/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=24&v=LCKeMZrq1rM

W.R.I. Speaker Series-Grouse of the Columbia Basin!
2019-11-26 18:30 - 20:00
Learn more about some of Washington’s dynamic wildlife projects. Every Tuesday in November, Wenatchee River Institute’s Science Speaker Series will focus on Washington wildlife and projects studying their populations and habitats: the Olympic National Park goat relocation project, Cascade Carnivore Project, I-90 wildlife overpass, and Grouse in the Columbia Basin.
The series will be held at Cashmere’s Milepost 111 Brewing Co. on Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26, with doors opening at 6pm and presentations from 6:30pm to 8pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers with special drinks and menu items available for purchase.
Nov. 26 – Grouse of the Columbia Basin and Habitat Connectivity with Michael Schroeder, Upland Bird Research Scientist, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife:
“Few animal species reflect the history of North America, diversity of behavior, and expansive connected landscapes more than grouse. Washington State is fortunate to have seven grouse species ranging from greater sage-grouse in the lower elevations to white-tailed ptarmigan at the highest elevations,” tells Schroeder.
Continued habitat loss (from development and wildfire), fragmentation and degradation challenge the sustainability of grouse populations in the Columbia Basin. Learn about current studies and efforts to help these birds survive and thrive.
Attendance limited to 30, please register soon. Contact WRI Community Education Lead Rachel Bishop with questions, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x5
To register- https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/community-education/workshops-field-courses.html/event/2019/11/05/1573005600/science-speaker-series-wildlife/262939

Guilt Trip: a Climate Change Film with a Skiing Problem
2019-11-20 19:00 - 20:30
Guilt Trip: a climate change film with a skiing problem, showing in the Wenatchee River Inst. Red Barn
Double feature night in the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Wed., Nov. 20th, 7-8:30PM. The evening kicks off with the film Guilt Trip, a climate change film with a skiing problem. Stunning photography, glacial science, and backcountry, high-elevation skiing, all in one film!
The Salomon Freeski TV crew and professional skiers Chris Rubens, Kalen Thorien, Simon Thomson, Pierre Muller, traveled to Greenland with Professor Alun Hubbard, in hopes of learning about climate change firsthand. Hubbard, a renowned glaciologist, joined the crew to collect data on the Greenland ice sheet. The group of skiers soon learned that the only thing greater than their desire to claim a first ski descent on Greenland’s second highest peak, was the size of their carbon footprint traveling there and they became loaded with guilt
Mont Forel was the expedition’s main objective, and the second highest peak in Greenland sitting on the line between mountains to the east and the open ice sheet to the west. Alun collected ice core samples from Greenland’s ice sheet to help determine if the ice is melting at high elevations –something it should not be doing.
DOUBLE Feature! The second film, recently premiering at the Banff Film Festival, is about one man’s adventures in electric car travel. Red Barn doors, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, open at 6:30PM for community social and no-host refreshments. Free event, donations welcome!
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Questions? Call or email Rebecca Ryan, (509)548-0181

Winter Wilderness Survival
2019-11-19 19:00 - 20:30
This event is presented by Pybus University
Date and Time: Tue, November 19, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM PST
Location: 7 North Worthen Street Wenatchee, WA 98801
This event is free.
Ever wondered what you would do if you were lost on a late-fall hike and it started to snow? Want to learn how to explore the winter beauty of North Central Washington safely? From essential gear for a hike to winter camping, this class will inform and educate you about the 10 Essential Systems for Wilderness Survival. During the course members of the Chelan County Volunteer Search and Rescue (CCVSAR) will be giving a demonstration with rescue dogs to show how they search for live people using an item with human scent on it. The dogs can be a useful tool to help searchers locate human scent in wilderness settings. Hours of consistent training go into preparing a dog and handler for certification in various search disciplines. See that hard work in person!
CCVSAR is a volunteer public safety organization, funded by its members, grants, and donations from the public. If you’re lost in the woods or injured on a hike or on the hunt, it’s our job to find you and bring you home safely.
Our mission is to: Train for and respond to Search & Rescue emergencies; searching for the lost, and rescuing the injured in urban and wilderness locations. Train for and respond to natural and man-made disasters to locate and rescue the injured, trapped, and missing. Conduct evacuation notifications during wildfires. Educate the public about backcountry safety and emergency preparedness. Find more information here http://www.ccvsar.org/
This class is instructed by Nate Fussleman and Nick Wood.
Nate Fusselman’s Bio:
I spent 18 years as a USMM and I spent a lot of my time home out in the woods. I started teaching survival 3 years ago and joined CCVSAR 2 years ago. I am a ground unit member and instruct new members in outdoor survival.
Nick Wood’s Bio:
Currently I am the Ground Unit Leader and Team Lead for CCVSAR. I joined the organization 3 years ago. We are teaching this class to help keep the public informed about Winter Safety and Survival.
For more information click here.

W.R.I. Speaker Series-I-90 Wildlife Overpass & Habitat Connectivity
2019-11-19 18:30 - 20:00
Learn more about some of Washington’s dynamic wildlife projects. Every Tuesday in November, Wenatchee River Institute’s Science Speaker Series will focus on Washington wildlife and projects studying their populations and habitats: the Olympic National Park goat relocation project, Cascade Carnivore Project, I-90 wildlife overpass, and Grouse in the Columbia Basin.
The series will be held at Cashmere’s Milepost 111 Brewing Co. on Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26, with doors opening at 6pm and presentations from 6:30pm to 8pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers with special drinks and menu items available for purchase.
Nov. 19 – I-90 Wildlife Overpass and Habitat Connectivity with Peter Singleton -US Forest Service, Patricia Garvey-Darda -Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Brian White -WA Dept. of Transportation’s I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Highway Reconstruction Project:
Animals need to move to survive. However understanding which areas are most important for animal movement, and what can be done to maintain opportunities for movement in the face of human development, are difficult challenges. In this presentation, learn about what is being accomplished in the Pacific Northwest for wildlife habitat connectivity, as well as what is being done along I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass to give animals the chance to move through this critical (and dangerous) transportation corridor.
Peter Singleton is a Research Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station in Wenatchee and focuses research on the effects of disturbances, such as wildfires and human development, on animal populations and movement patterns. Patty Garvey-Darda is a Wildlife Biologist with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Cle Elum WA and the USFS liaison for the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East highway reconstruction project. Brian White began his career with the WA State Dept. of Transportation and currently is the Assistant Region Administrator for Construction and Development, overseeing the region’s environmental, design, and construction projects.
Attendance limited to 30, please register soon. Contact WRI Community Education Lead Rachel Bishop with questions, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x5
To register- https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/community-education/workshops-field-courses.html/event/2019/11/05/1573005600/science-speaker-series-wildlife/262939

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2019
2019-11-19 18:00 - 22:30
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2019
The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road.
With stops planned in about 400 communities and 40 countries across the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival.
Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2019/2020World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
From approximately 350 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favorites are among the films chosen to travel the globe.
The Banff Film Festival is hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club!
Tickets will not be available till the beginning of November. Online ticket purchasing will not be available. Check back for more details on locations to get tickets in advance.
Details
6:00 p.m. Doors open for socializing and beverages
7:00 p.m. Movies start
Advance: $18 Adults, $15 Kids (17 and under)
Door tickets: $20 Adults, $17 Kids (17 and under)

Plain Valley Ski Trails-Benefit Dinner & Auction
2019-11-19 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6 PM
Wildflour Leavenworth
20700 Club House Dr, Leavenworth, Washington 98826

Tickets: $45
Join us for dinner, drinks and auction fun! We will be raising funds to cover skier’s race entry fees and travel costs for the upcoming winter season. Doors open at 5:00pm. Tickets are limited!!
For more information click here.

Reel Rock 14!
2019-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
Date: November 16th 7pm
Tickets: $15 limited seating.
Join at Riverfront Rock Gym for a night of film featuring athletes Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell and Nina Williams. Films include The Nose Speed Record, High Road and United States of Joe’s.

Trail Maintenance at Sage Hills-Lunch & Snacks Provided!
2019-11-16 09:30 - 14:00
Date: Sat, 11/16/2019
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sage Hills Trails
Join us on Saturday, November 16th for Sage Hills trail maintenance. We will meet at 9:30 am and have you back to your vehicles by 2 pm. This work will likely be light to moderate and involve hiking 2-3 miles and using hand tools such as hoes and McLeods along the way.
CDLT will provide trail maintenance instruction, snacks, lunch, water to refill your own bottle, gloves and tools. Please bring a water bottle, and wear clothing you can get dirty, including sturdy, closed-toe shoes. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing your own food.
Please RSVP so we can provide you with details for the work party as the date approaches.
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible.
Questions? Please contact Olivia Schilling, Stewardship & Trails Assistant: olivia@cdlandtrust.org, 509-667-9708.

Outdoor Gear Repair Cafe
2019-11-14 18:30 - 20:30
Outdoor Gear Repair Café with Wenatchee River Institute and Leavenworth’s Waste Loop
In the spirit of “Take care of your gear and it will take care of you!” Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) and Waste Loop are offering an Outdoor Gear Repair Café to connect people with broken and worn stuff with experienced, helpful people who like to fix stuff. Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30PM at WRI’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.
Repairing instead of replacing prevents waste and saves resources –both the planet’s and your own. Repair Cafés make the work a fun, social event and helps cultivate a sense of community. Learn new tips and tricks from local experts about the basics of repair for biking, climbing, hiking, and paddling gear. Our skilled helpers are problem solvers and have the tools, sewing machines, and material that can help you find solutions to your repair needs.
Please bring your gear in need of repair as well as any tools or resources that can help others fix theirs. This event is FREE with beer and wine available for purchase – all proceeds going to Wenatchee River Institute programs.
Direct any questions to Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or call (509)548-0181 x5. Visit our website: www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org | Community Experiences | Workshops and Field Courses
Waste Loop: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Waste-Loop-339055780073871/

Bird of Prey
2019-11-12 19:00 - 20:30
November 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
You’re invited to join us for the “Bird of Prey”, a part of the Environmental Film & Speaker Series, exploring topics important to our community with Wenatchee Valley Museum. This films is presented at the Wenatchee Valley Museum in the Performance Hall. These family-friendly events feature a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats.
The film follows Rettig’s return to the Philippines 36 years after he and his crew captured the first-ever recorded images of the eagle in the wild. Decades later, at the at age of 64, Neil returns to the Philippine jungle on a grueling expedition to find the reclusive raptor and once again film a pair of eagles as they attempt to raise a newborn chick.
For more information click here.

W.R.I. Speaker Series-Cascade Red Fox & Wolverines!
2019-11-12 18:30 - 20:00
Wenatchee River Institute Speaker Series-Washington Wildlife!
Learn more about some of Washington’s dynamic wildlife projects. Every Tuesday in November, Wenatchee River Institute’s Science Speaker Series will focus on Washington wildlife and projects studying their populations and habitats: the Olympic National Park goat relocation project, Cascade Carnivore Project, I-90 wildlife overpass, and Grouse in the Columbia Basin.
The series will be held at Cashmere’s Milepost 111 Brewing Co. on Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26, with doors opening at 6pm and presentations from 6:30pm to 8pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers with special drinks and menu items available for purchase.
Nov. 12 – The Cascade Red Fox and Wolverine with Jocelyn Akins PhD, Cascade Carnivore Project Conservation Director:
The Cascades Carnivore Project (CCP) is a conservation research organization based in Hood River, Oregon promoting the conservation of rare carnivores and their ecosystems in the Cascade Range. They accomplish these efforts through scientific research and collaboration with citizen scientists, leading the conservation of Cascade red fox, a rare mountain fox found only in the Washington Cascade range.
“The Cascade red fox is an extremely rare native fox living in our Cascade Mountains and is unique to Washington. This fox has an extremely big home range and a low genetic diversity –we don’t even know how many there are, often seeing the same fox in different locations,” explains Akins.
CCP is also documenting the natural recolonization of wolverines into southern Washington, and recently identified the first (in over 50 years!) natal wolverine den documented in WA’s southern Cascade Range. CCP has identified climate change as the biggest threat to native animal species inhabiting alpine and sub-alpine terrain, and is making efforts to support these populations for long-term persistence.
Attendance limited to 30, please register soon. Contact WRI Community Education Lead Rachel Bishop with questions, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x5
To register- https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/community-education/workshops-field-courses.html/event/2019/11/05/1573005600/science-speaker-series-wildlife/262939

Ponderosa Pine Basket Weaving Workshop
2019-11-09 09:00 - 14:00
Ponderosa Pine Basket Weaving Workshop with Wenatchee River Institute and Christi Lewis
Ponderosa Pine are one of the most iconic trees in the Wenatchee Valley. Grasp the art of basket weaving with pine needles from Leavenworth weaver Christi Lewis. Workshop at Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street in Leavenworth, Saturday, November 9th, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm.
The workshop offers a fabulous 1 : 7 teacher to student ratio! Learn to create a basket of home-baked, glycerin and dyed ponderosa pine needles with a unique and beautiful ammonite fossil base (shown in image above). Each course participant will take home a finished basket. Beads as well as natural materials from the forest will be also included to embellish your craft!
“My grandmother, an artist in her own right, encouraged my love of nature and art at every opportunity. We were forever exploring the Lake Wenatchee forests and beaches for rocks, moss, sticks -anything that could be converted into a pinecone bird, a mobile, wall hanging, or simply enjoyed as nature’s art,” reminisces Christi.
It wasn’t until Christi and her husband Doug retired from teaching and moved to Lake Wenatchee with their dog Scooter, that she mastered pine needle basket artistry after seeking instruction on the internet, scouring numerous books, and with a great deal of practice. Christi now finds joy in sharing her basket weaving artistry and skill with others.
Workshop cost: $75 WRI-Member, $85 Non-Member, with lunch included from Leavenworth’s Dan’s Food Market
For more information on the Ponderosa Pine Basket Weaving Workshop click here.

Adventures in Storytelling with W.R.I.
2019-11-07 19:00 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Event: Adventures in Storytelling
There are so many tales to tell –wildlife encounters, adventures of derring-do, family trip high jinks, and experiences that have forever changed lives. Wenatchee River Institute is hosting an evening of storytelling in the Red Barn on Thursday, Nov. 7, 7-8:30PM. Come out to listen and imagine as local storytellers, from a wide range of backgrounds and adventures, share their own short stories.
The evening’s storytellers to include: Andy Dappen’s The ethical quandaries caused by a dead man, Carolyn Griffin-Bugert’s Love, bicycle touring and a cyclone, Marlene Farrell’s Taking the first step, thanks to crickets and ants, Kevin Farrell’s Seeing Eye-to-Eye with a Whale, Chandra Llewellyn’s Life lessons from invasive rats, endangered coconut crabs and itchy mangos, and Selina Danko’s Lost in the fog: A Case Study in Lost Person Behavior.
Stories are certain to be edge-of-the-seat gripping, sharp-intake-of-breath surprising, and generate moments of deep introspection. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and walk away with ideas for new adventures of your own!
This is an exciting NEW Red Barn Event, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, with more Adventures in Storytelling sure to follow. Doors open at 6:30pm for community social and no-host refreshments, stories begin at 7:00pm. Questions? Call (509)548-0181 x2 or email rryan@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
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Horan Natural Area Workshop
2019-11-06 11:00 - 18:30
Join the Chelan County PUD to learn about the Horan Natural Area and how you can help the PUD continue to preserve this area for future generations. Horan Natural Area workshops will take place on Wed. Nov. 6th 11am-1pm & 4:30-6:30pm.
Location for these workshops is the Confluence Technology Center.
For questions- contactus@chelanpud.org

W.R.I. Speaker Series-Mnt. Goat Relocation Project!
2019-11-05 18:30 - 20:00
Wenatchee River Institute Speaker Series-Washington Wildlife!
Learn more about some of Washington’s dynamic wildlife projects. Every Tuesday in November, Wenatchee River Institute’s Science Speaker Series will focus on Washington wildlife and projects studying their populations and habitats: the Olympic National Park goat relocation project, Cascade Carnivore Project, I-90 wildlife overpass, and Grouse in the Columbia Basin.
The series will be held at Cashmere’s Milepost 111 Brewing Co. on Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26, with doors opening at 6pm and presentations from 6:30pm to 8pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers with special drinks and menu items available for purchase.
Nov. 5 – Olympic National Park Mountain Goat Relocation Project with Richard Harris, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife:
Mountain goats are not native to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, but in the 1920s appealing habitat and desire for hunting opportunities led sportsmen to introduce them from Alaska into what later became the Olympic National Park (ONP). These goats increased throughout the Olympics, growing to over 1000 animals and creating conflicts with native and endemic plant conservation efforts. The goats also increasingly became a nuisance for park visitors.
Beginning in 2014, ONP partnered with the U.S. Forest Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife –which had separately partnered with regional Tribal governments, to develop a comprehensive plan moving mountain goats from non-native to native habitats. In Sept. of 2018, 98 goats were translocated to preselected release sites in the Cascade Mountains.
Attendance limited to 30, please register soon. Contact WRI Community Education Lead Rachel Bishop with questions, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x5
To register- https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/community-education/workshops-field-courses.html/event/2019/11/05/1573005600/science-speaker-series-wildlife/262939

Ski Hill Volunteer Work Day!
2019-11-03 10:00 - 16:00
Ski Hill Volunteer Work Day
Fall Cleaning!
Its that time of the year again. Most of us do “spring cleaning”, however, here at Ski Hill we prefer “Fall Cleaning” as we get ready for another amazing year full of snow, smiles, good food and good crowds. Below you will see our long list of tasks to complete before the snow flies. Please email info@skileavenworth.com if you have a specific task you would like to sign up for.
Annual Leavenworth Ski Hill Volunteer Work Day
November 3, 2019, 10:00AM – 4:00 PM
Objective: Prepare Ski Hill for Winter Operations and the ability to open Tubing, Nordic and Alpine operations on a minimum amount of snow. Let’s make it look like a Park!
Projects:
Slopes
Weed-Eat / Buzz a 10’ radius around all buildings
Weed-Eat / Buzz a 10’ radius around well-head across from Big Tow Bldg
Weed-Eat / Buzz a 10’ radius around all permanent fixtures such as tows, stop gates, power vaults, light poles, on-slope trees, signs, barriers and delineation rocks
Weed-Eat / Buzz 10’ distance from the rope on the light side of all tows
Weed-Eat / Buzz Tubing Hill and Berms
Pile limbs and brush to be chipped
Stack Lodge Wood Shed
Brush ingress / egress and around old Restroom/Storage Shed
Mow Nordic Trails
Mow Alpine Slopes
Brush, lopper and Weed-Eat / Buzz island behind Little Tow
Brush and clean ½ culvert behind Little Tow
Brush and clean area and culvert behind Big Tow and counterweight area
Remove any objects that will/could damage mowing or grooming equipment
Check and replace failed night light fixtures as marked
Pick-up and discard all trash & litter
Lodge
Clean Lodge concession area, restrooms, common areas, storage areas, wash windows
Close, seal and block all voids in foundation, siding and doors
Kick the rodents out
Ski Jump
Mow and Weed-Eat jump hill
Weed-Eat ski jump tow path
Weed-Eat ski jump judges stand
Nordic Trails
Remove overhead branches
Parking Lot
Mow and Weed-Eat parking lot around big rocks and outside of light pole perimeter
Bring
Weed Eater, lopper, chainsaw, fuel, hand saw, gloves, hearing & eye protection, PPE
Hydration
Enthusiasm and smile

Pray for Snow Concert with Mission Ridge!
2019-11-02 18:00 - 22:00
Mission Ridge presents the 6th Annual Pray For Snow Concert! Pray for Snow is the official kick off to the winter season! Come celebrate winter culture in the Wenatchee Valley and the start of ski season with your friends from Mission Ridge, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, Badger Mountain Ski Area, and Echo Valley Ski Area! Live music from Tallest of Trees, Buzz Brump and Brass Monkeys – Beastie Boys Tribute will have you rockin’ the night away. There will also be food and drinks provided by Mission Ridge’s Ka Wham Cafe and a beer garden with your favorite local breweries. This year everyone in attendance is also entered to win prizes to help kick of the winter season right.
Who: This event is 21+
What: A rockin party with live music, beer garden and tasty grub
When: November 2nd from 6pm-10pm
Where: All the fun will go down in the parking lot behind Arlberg Sports – Grand Central Building, 25 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Why: To build stoke for the upcoming winter season in the Greater Wenatchee Valley and raise money to support local non-profit areas
How Much: $15 in Advance Online $20 At Door
Special thanks goes out to all the sponsors that make this party happen: Cascade Autocenter, Lithic Skis, HEAD SKI, Mela Coffee Roasting Co., Weinstein Beverage PEPSI, Arlberg Sports, North 40 Productions, Bollinger Construction, Wenatchee Valley Velo, Saddle Rock Pub & Brewery, Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Foray Coffee
Beer Garden Sponsors: Icicle Brewing Company, Badger Mountain Brewing, Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company, Blewett Brewing Company, Dru Bru Iron Horse Brewery, Pear Up Cider, München Haus
Once again, all proceeds from this year’s beer garden support Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, Badger Mountain Ski Hill, Echo Valley Ski Area.

Why Floodplains Matter-Okanogan Highlands
2019-11-01 18:30 - 20:30
Where: Community Cultural Center of Tonasket, 411 S Western Ave
When: Friday, November 1, at 6:30 pm. (Dinner benefiting the Community Cultural Center at 5:15 pm, followed by the presentation with tea, coffee and desserts.)
Cost: Presentation is free; dinner is $9 for adults; $5 for children 5 and under; desserts by donation (benefit for the CCC).
Menu: Baked boneless/skinless chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, garlic bread
Why Floodplains Matter ~ and what we are doing locally to restore them, with John Crandall.
Event Description: For decades, floodplains and wetlands were viewed as “wasted” space and they have been diked, filled, drained, mined, and otherwise altered to make room for increased human activity. These activities disconnect floodplains from adjacent streams, degrading habitat and leaving wildlife, fish, and water to deteriorate. Why do these floodplains matter — what services do they provide, not only for fish and wildlife, but for humans too? What can we do to bring them back into a healthy condition? John Crandall returns to the Highland Wonders series to help answer these questions and to share about a variety of projects happening in Okanogan County that are aimed at restoring floodplain processes and making our aquatic ecosystems healthier — from the quality and quantity of our water to the abundance of our fish and wildlife. Don’t miss this presentation tailored to the floodplains of our home county!
More info: www.okanoganhighlands.org/education/hw
Questions: jen@okanoganhighlands.org or 509-429-4399

Wenatchee Beaver Project Field Trip with Wenatchee River Institute and Trout Unlimited
2019-11-01 09:00 - 14:00
Wenatchee Beaver Project Field Trip with Wenatchee River Institute and Trout Unlimited
On Friday, Nov. 1, Trout Unlimited and Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) bring together a unique opportunity to both learn about and experience, the Wenatchee Valley Beaver Project. The Project’s efforts involve not only the relocation of “nuisance” beavers, but also focus on helping landowners manage land to be more compatible with beavers.
The field trip starts at 9AM from the WRI campus, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, with a 40-minute presentation about beavers, the Project’s beaver-inspired work, and a demonstration of how live beaver traps are structured. Participants will then tour beaver habitat and several relocation sites in the Leavenworth area, viewing firsthand the Project’s activities from its first 2-years. There will also be an opportunity to set up a mock beaver trap, and see where trapped beavers are held and cared for prior to relocation. During the field trip, there will be ample time for questions and discussion.
“It is surprising how dramatically beavers can alter the landscape, and how much that modification benefits fish, wildlife, and vegetation. Beavers are a small animal with one specific habitat requirement that turns into a really big cascade of benefits supporting so many other species,” enthused Cody Gillin, Project Manager for Trout Unlimited and Nov. 1st field trip lead.
The field trip will end back at WRI by 2PM. The fee is $28 for WRI-member and $35 for Non-members. Please bring your own snacks and hydration, and dress for inclement weather. Transportation to the sites is available via WRI Otter Van, along with a small amount of carpooling if necessary. Space is limited so please, register soon!
Direct any questions to Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or call (509)548-0181 x5. Visit our website: www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org | Community Experiences | Workshops and Field Courses
Wenatchee Beaver Project, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WenatcheeBeaverProject/

The Joy of Bird Feeding
2019-10-29 19:00 - 20:30
Pybus University
October 29, 2019
The Joy of Bird Feeding
Patrick Bodell
Date and Time: Tue, October 29, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM PDT
Location: 7 North Worthen Street Wenatchee, WA 98801
This event is free.
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; 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 Patrick Bodell is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited of Wenatchee. He is a Certified Bird Feeding Specialist, an avid birder and eager to share the joy and hobby of backyard bird feeding.

Ski/Gear Swap!
2019-10-27 10:00 - 13:00
Ski/Gear Swap
The ski swap is a great event to sell your unused equipment that has been collecting dust and to find new equipment you can use! You can swap or purchase ski and human powered gear, watch ski flicks, enjoy music, and socialize.
**10×10 booth spots are first come, first serve on the day of the event. No reservation or purchase ahead of time**
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2019 – One Day Event
Location: Leavenworth Festhalle
Schedule:
08:30AM – 10:00AM ~ Booth & Gear Set-Up. Man Your Personal Booth. Bring Your Own Tarp
10:00AM – 12:00PM ~ Doors Open ~ Ski/Gear Swap
12:00PM – 01:00PM ~ Swap ends, pack up and clean up
Acceptable Gear: Nordic, Alpine (DIN Standard), AT/Backcountry, Snowboard, Any Human Powered Sports Gear
Funds: Proceeds Benefit The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
Admission: Entry: $7 Per Person or $20 Per Family
Swap Seller Fees: Private Sellers Get A 10×10 Space = $25
Commercial Vendors: $150
*Admission tickets and selling spaces will be sold at the door day of.
Payment Forms: Cash Or Check For Swap Purchases
Cash, Check Or Credit Card For Anything Else
Donated Gear: Sold By The LWSC Nordic & Alpine Team
Donate your used gear to the Nordic team if you don’t want to be present to sell: Support Local Youth
*** if you have ski gear that is ancient & you just want it to go away ***
Don’t send it to the landfill, give it another chance at life!
Please bring this equipment also to the ski swap to the Ski Team booth and look for the specific bucket to place it in. There is a processing fee to get it transferred so we are asking for a suggested donation: $5 per pair of skis/snowboard and $2 per pair of poles
Other Goods: Coffee for sale by Lookout Coffee!
For more information click here.
