BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wenatchee Outdoors - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wenatchee Outdoors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190326T104313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T104313Z UID:10000534-1557100800-1558310399@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:NCW EcoChallenge DESCRIPTION:NCW EcoChallenge\, May 6 – 19. \nRegistration opens 4/9. \nThe NCW EcoChallenge is a community-wide competition for Chelan and Douglas county residents. Participants challenge themselves to try new\, environmentally-friendly behaviors for two weeks. You choose the behaviors you want to commit to doing (from dozens of options) and report your progress online daily. In addition to learning how to reduce your carbon footprint\, you have a chance to win valuable individual prizes and cash for the nonprofit agency of your choice! \nThe EcoChallenge is a Northwest Earth Institute program that is facilitated by Sustainable Wenatchee. Sponsors include Chelan County PUD\, Link Transit\, and Waste Management.  URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/ncw-ecochallenge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190512T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190419T114715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T114715Z UID:10000312-1557655200-1557669600@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day Brunch at Mission Ridge DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Brunch\n\n\nDate: May 12th\, 2019\nTime: 10am-2pm\nWhere: Chair 5 Pub in the Hampton Lodge\n\n\nCelebrate Mom in a special way this year with a Mother’s Day Brunch on the mountain at the Chair 5 Pub! Enjoy delicious food with your family and friends surrounded by the beauty of Mission Ridge. \nFor more information click here. \nMenu \n\nPrime Rib\nHam\nOmelet Bar\nBiscuits and gravy\nFrench Toast\nHome fries/hash-browns\nPastries/Dessert\nFruit\nCaesar Salad URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/mothers-day-brunch-at-mission-ridge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190513T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190207T035346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T035346Z UID:10000518-1557768600-1557774000@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Sleepy Hollow Riverside Ramble DESCRIPTION:Sleepy Hollow Riverside Ramble \n\nView PDF \n\n\n\nDate\nMon\, 05/13/2019\n\n\nTime\n5:30-7:00 pm\n\n\nLocation\nLower Sleepy Hollow Preserve\n\n\n\nSign up online here!\n\nGive your mother the gift of an evening spent in nature. One of our newest protected properties\, Sleepy Hollow Preserve contains almost 40 acres of land along the lower Wenatchee. On this outing\, we will explore what makes this place so special and important to protect. This takes place the day after Mother’s Day\, so we will be including Mother’s Day-themed activities on this outing. \nWhile the route itself is flat\, the ground is rocky and uneven\, so good footwear and physical ability are required. We will be visiting during flood season\, so there is a chance that access will be limited\, and it will be a good idea to bring rubber boots and clothes you don’t mind getting wet in order to cross shallow side channels. We will cancel this outing in the event of a major flood. \nThough public access will be available in the future\, the only way to access this property now is on a guided Land Trust outing. We expect this to fill quick – don’t miss out! \nThis event is open to members only. Not a member? Become one today! (Not sure? Email hillary@cdlandtrust.org to ask about the status of your membership.) \nRSVP required. More information will be emailed to participants prior to the trip. Sign up online here. Contact hillary@cdlandtrust.org or call (509) 667-9708 with any questions. URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/sleepy-hollow-riverside-ramble/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190513T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190505T015932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T015932Z UID:10000320-1557768600-1557774000@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Missoula Flood Demonstration DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, May 13\, at 5:30 Bob Carson\, Phillips Professor of Geology & Environmental Studies at Whitman College will be giving his famous Missoula Flood Demonstration at Walla Walla Point Park\, near Picnic Shelter #1.  The Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute is sponsoring it. \nDirections to picnic shelter 1.\nA video of Bob Carson can be viewed below doing the demonstration last summer on the Green River: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsVkG4XcbiE URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/missoula-flood-demonstration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190515T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190419T111528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T111528Z UID:10000550-1557945000-1557954000@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Hydroponics DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering how you can take your garden to the next level? On May 15th\, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\, the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s MakerSpace is introducing the next class in the Get Lit series: Hydroponics! Learn the science behind what makes a system hydroponic and how to make one for your own home or backyard. With the knowledge you gain in this class you will be able to make your hydroponic system\, big or small\, for your own home. This class is for ADULTS ONLY.  Admission is $30\, which includes one small hydroponic system\, and a glass of wine. \nFor more information click here. URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/hydroponics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190515T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190515T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20181016T114955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T114955Z UID:10000212-1557946800-1557952200@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Ride of Silence DESCRIPTION:The annual Ride of Silence will be held beginning at 7 p.m. May 15\, 2019\, at Pybus Public Market\, 7 N. Worthen St.\, in Wenatchee. \nWenatchee Valley Velo Club is again the local organizer of this international event\, now in its 16th year. \nThis free ride asks participants to move no faster than 10 mph and to remain silent during the procession — all as a way to honor those who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways\, and to raise awareness that cyclists have a legal right to public roadways. Many motorists are not aware that bicyclists are legally required to ride in the streets and roads\, and not on sidewalks. \nFor more information click here. URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/ride-of-silence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190307T125154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190421T111643Z UID:10000290-1557964800-1558310399@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest! DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 16\, 2019 Sunday\, May 19\, 2019\n\nBarn Beach Reserve | 347 Division St. Leavenworth\n\nLeavenworth Spring Bird Fest\, May 16-19\, is based in Leavenworth-WA and takes place in various locations throughout the Wenatchee Valley -from eastern coulees to Blewett Pass. Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season while enjoying events\, activities\, and festival trips. There is sure to be something for all ages and abilities at the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest. Bird enthusiasts\, as well as nature lovers and outdoor recreationalists\, can bird and sightsee by river raft\, on foot\, bike\, and by ear\, while guided by regional birders and scientists. \nLeavenworth Spring Bird Fest provides educational\, recreational\, and artistic activities promoting the awareness of environmental and conservation issues unique to the area’s birds\, wildlife\, landscapes\, and communities. This event follows on the heels of World Migratory Bird Day and includes a multicultural aspect linked to Latin American countries. The heart of the festival is to have fun through bird education for families\, visitors\, and those who call the Wenatchee Valley home. Important scientific birding data will be gathered during the festival. \nFestival Spotlights: \nKeynote Address by Richard Crossley\, internationally acclaimed birder\, photographer\, and award-winning author of The Crossley ID Guide series\, Friday\, May 17\, 7pm at the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts’ Snowy Owl Theater. Crossley will present “There and Back” recounting his experiences while working on The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl\, telling us what compelled him to drive to the Arctic Ocean\, northern Alaska – from his home in Cape May\, NJ. Told in a thick Yorkshire accent\, with a sense of humor and a disdain for being PC\, you will hear about the incredible places he traveled and the inspiring people he met there and back. \nBirds of the West: An Artist’s Guide with Molly Hashimoto\, May 17 from 1:00–3:00pm at the Wenatchee River Institute’s River Haus. Come for a short slide presentation about Molly’s experiences with birds and how they have inspired her art. Participate in a fun hands-on art session where you will learn about some of the techniques Molly shares in her new book\, including block prints\, sketching on toned paper\, etching\, and more. Book signing following until 4pm. \nBirding and Bikes -Leavenworth\, Sunday May 19\, 8:00-11:00am. Bring your binoculars and be sure to wear high visibility clothing\, helmets are required. Join Don and Ann Schaechtel for a leisurely 9-mile bike tour in the Leavenworth Valley to visit great birding destinations. Most riding will be on paved roads and suitable for most types of bicycles. Meet at the Wenatchee River Institute\, Bird Fest Central. \nThere is so much going on over four days! Writing workshop. Songbird concert. Birders barbeque. Birding by ear. Songbird ecology. Birds and beer. Family activities and the list goes on. While most trips and events require registration and a fee\, some events are free and do not require registration. Please visit the festival’s website to view the Bird Fest program\, for more information and registration. www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.org | birdfestinfo@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org | 509-548-0181 x2 \n\n\n\n\n\nContact Info\ninfo@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org\n509-548-0181 URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/leavenworth-spring-bird-fest-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190517T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190501T031938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T031938Z UID:10000318-1558098000-1558105200@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Experiencing Birds of the West through Artistry DESCRIPTION:When: Friday May 17th from 1-3pm \nWhere: Wenatchee River Institute’s River Haus \nExperiencing birds of the west through the eyes of an artist\, with Molly Hashimoto \n“When creating art about birds\, it brings me closer to them –art extends the experience. With birds\, I actively learn more about them\, I read about them and I study my own art\,” explains award-winning artist Molly Hashimoto. Hashimoto wants to meet her subjects halfway when she paints\, and feels that taking a photo is too quick an experience. With her art\, she devotes time to her natural muses\, giving them her full attention; Hashimoto wants to share this experience with others. \nThe publication date for Hashimoto’s book Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide\, is May 1st.  While creating art for this book\, Seattle resident Hashimoto sought inspiration in settings both urban and wild\, exploring parks and wildlife refuges all over the West. In the book\, she captures nearly 100 Western bird species using different media\, from sketches with pen and ink to vivid block prints. \n“Each medium has a unique way of revealing different avian qualities—those delicate feathers and eggs or a direct and imposing eye\, an elegant curve of a bill or the brilliant colors of plumage\,” tells Hashimoto. \nHashimoto’s artistic pursuits began when she was a young child\, but she did not start with birds. However as time progressed\, she noticed that birds accompany us daily in backyards and neighborhoods\, with their songs\, bright colors\, and energetic activity. As she began to paint birds\, she became what she describes as an avid bird watcher. Hashimoto is always delighted to uncover in her art details she hadn’t consciously noticed before. \nOn Friday\, May 17\, 1-3pm in Wenatchee River Institute’s River Haus\, Molly Hashimoto is offering a fun hands-on art session as a part of the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest (May 16-19). In this class\, you will learn about some of the techniques she shares in her new book\, including block prints\, sketching on toned paper\, etching\, and more. Included with the session will be a slide presentation about Hashimoto’s many experiences with birds and how they have inspired her art. Afterward\, from 3-4pm and open to the public\, Hashimoto will be available for questions and book signing. \nFor more than twenty-five years\, her work has appeared in cards\, books\, and calendars. She is the author of Colors of the West. Her subjects include mountain peaks\, forests\, ferns\, wildflowers\, coastal headlands and estuaries. Hashimoto is dedicated to connecting people to nature through hands-on art experiences and for many months each year\, can be found offering workshops to aspiring artists of all ages in Seattle\, the North Cascades Institute\, Yellowstone Forever Institute\, Wenatchee River Institute\, and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. \nSaid Hashimoto\, “Even people who don’t consider themselves birders seek them out. From urban wetlands to wilderness trails\, we follow the sound of a distant twitter or song.” The range of her art and precise detail encourages all of us -whether artists or not- to observe our feathered friends more closely. \nFor more information about Hashimoto’s Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest workshop\, please visit\, www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com or call Wenatchee River Inst.\, (509)548-0181 x2 \nwww.mollyhashimoto.com\, Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide published by Pomegranate Communications\, Inc. URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/experiencing-birds-of-the-west-through-artistry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190518T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190518T093000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190326T112357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T112357Z UID:10000536-1558166400-1558171800@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Sleeping Lady Bird Walk DESCRIPTION:May 1 and 18\, June 1 and 15\, 8:00 – 9:30 am – Sleeping Lady Bird Walk – Join retired wildlife biologist\, nature journalist and artist\, Heather Murphy for our free\, informative walk; and earn your Sleeping Lady Birder patch. Over the past 31 years she has recorded 109 species of birds in the Sleeping Lady area\, which is documented in the Citizen Science eBird program at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Tour is free to the public. Meet at 8:00 am at the gazebo in the organic garden at Sleeping Lady. Don’t forget your binoculars!  https://www.sleepinglady.com/event-calendar.php?page=may URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/sleeping-lady-bird-walk-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190518T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T134612 CREATED:20190419T111750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T111750Z UID:10000552-1558173600-1558188000@wenatcheeoutdoors.org SUMMARY:Science Fest 2019 DESCRIPTION:From the deepest depths of the sun to the smallest grain of sand\, discover the amazing opportunities that the Wenatchee Valley Museum has to offer\, and meet local scientists to learn about their work.  Participate in hands on activities and demonstrations of the mysterious parts of space\, our solar system\, and our earth.  This free event at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center will have 20+ stations full of learning\, and will host 10+ local scientists and companies that are creating a vision for the future of Wenatchee and surrounding areas. \nJoin us for WVMCC Science Fest on May 18th from 10 am – 2 pm. \nFor more information click here. \n  URL:https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/event/science-fest-2019/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR