Week of Events
Sunday, October 6, 2019
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Monday, October 7, 2019
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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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October 8, 2019 -A FOOLS Journey-with Wenatchee Valley Erratics
A FOOLS Journey-with Wenatchee Valley Erratics
Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 8 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. “Searching the Okanogan Drainage for Multiple Ice Age Events and Catastrophic Flooding: A FOOLS Journey” Glacial features of the Okanogan area have stories to tell, and a FOOL has come to tell them. Don Hruska, retired mining geologist, is one of four Okanogan residents who formed the FOOLS, Friends of the Okanogan Lobe. […]
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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October 9, 2019 -Pacific Salmon in a Changing Climate
Pacific Salmon in a Changing Climate
Pacific Salmon in a changing climate Wednesday, October 9, 2019 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Red Barn, Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth Pacific Salmon have survived volcanic eruptions, repeated glaciations, shifting rivers, the commercial fishing boom of the late 1800s, an era of dam building, and many other human-related changes to their environment. They now face additional stressors related to climate change, including increased stream temperatures and altered river flows. Join local biologist Tracy Bowerman in a discussion about […]
Thursday, October 10, 2019
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October 10, 2019 -eBird Monitoring at Mountain Home Preserve
eBird Monitoring at Mountain Home Preserve
Date Thu, 10/10/2019 Time 7am-10:30am 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 […]
Friday, October 11, 2019
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October 11, 2019 -Fall Salmon Walks with W.R.I.
Fall Salmon Walks with W.R.I.
Wenatchee River Institute Fall Salmon Walks, Oct. 4th and 11th, witness the return of the Pacific Salmon The fall Pacific Salmon migration has begun. Walk along the banks of the Wenatchee River guided by a WRI naturalist to watch these fish jump fully out of the water while in search of spawning grounds. The females move gravel to build a ‘nest’ for their redds (salmon eggs), as males battle over fertilization. This is an amazing experience for nearby residents as […]
Saturday, October 12, 2019
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October 12, 2019 -Orchard Middle School Ski Swap
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October 12, 2019 -Nason Creek Stewardship & Trail Maintenance
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October 12, 2019 -The Nature of Nature Writing
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October 12, 2019 -My Sky Family Day
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October 12, 2019 -Support Mission Ridge Ski Team-Bomber Wing Auction!
Orchard Middle School Ski Swap
2019 Orchard Middle School Ski Swap October 12, Orchard Middle School Gym (1024 Orchard Ave) 8 am - 12 pm Drop off Friday, October 11, 4-7pm Pick up unsold gear and checks Saturday, October 12, 2-4pm Ready for the ski season? If not, here’s the chance to prepare! Find fantastic deals on new or used skis (alpine & nordic), snowboards, poles, winter clothing, and more! Sports Fitness Outlet and Liquidation Sports are offering the best selection of winter sports gear! […]
Nason Creek Stewardship & Trail Maintenance
Join Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Butte Brand for a fun fall day of volunteering at Nason Creek Alcove! We will meet in Wenatchee at 8:30 am and carpool to the site about an hour away. Once there, we will focus our efforts on: Brush removal in a small parking area and trail Installing a few steps in a steep portion of trail Installing an informational sign Removing a fence Depending on the task you choose, the work will be light […]
The Nature of Nature Writing
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute A nature writing workshop! The Wenatchee River Institute and Write on the River bring together three north central Washington writers, Ana Maria Spagna, Heather Murphy and Derek Sheffield, with unique perspectives on observing, recording and sharing words about the natural world. Join us for a day-long workshop at the Barn Beach Reserve on the banks of the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth. The Saturday October 12 workshop, from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., includes morning presentations […]
My Sky Family Day
Join us for My Sky Family Day on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. All ages are encouraged to experience the fun of hands-on science including learning about the principles of flight, stellar navigation, sky stories, and the space race. In our new My Sky exhibit, you can get your hands on an enormous 5-foot wide model of the Moon. Explore close-up images of what the Sun looked like […]
Support Mission Ridge Ski Team-Bomber Wing Auction!
Location: Wenatchee Convention Center 121 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee WA 98801 The Bomber Wing Auction & Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year! Your support helps the Mission Ridge Ski Team and the Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation by subsidizing our athletic programs and by providing scholarships to worthy athletes. We'd love to have you attend and Tickets are available now. For more information click here.