Wenatchee Outdoors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information click here.

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

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

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

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

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

For more information click here.

Autumn Ambles
2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-20 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.
