Week of Events
Autumn Ambles with W.R.I.
Thursdays in October (except 10/7) 10am-12pm @ WRI 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 […]
Beta Hatch-Insect Entrepreneurs
Red Barn Event: Beta Hatch - Insect Entrepreneurs Thursday, October 28th 7:00PM-8:30PM @ WRI Red Barn Join us to learn about our valley's very own mealworm hatchery, combating our problem of food production and waste! By 2050, the world will need to feed 10 billion people. Today, 30% of crops feed meat, meaning feed production competes with food production. Beta Hatch is industrializing insect agriculture here in the Wenatchee Valley to solve these problems. Mealworms, we like to say, are a […]
Fall Fungi Field Trip with Puget Sound Mycological Society
Fall Fungi Field Trip with Puget Sound Mycological Society Saturday, October 30th 8:00AM-4:00PM @ WRI Fall mushroom season is here! Wenatchee River Institute and Puget Sound Mycological Society are coming together to host a fall fungi field trip. The day will begin at the Wenatchee River Institute with a meeting to set the scene and provide a safety briefing. PSMS guides will take groups of people out to different locations for fungi foraging and collection. There is no guarantee you'll find […]
Dark Side Festival 2021 (Rescheduled to Today)
Rescheduled due to weather. The night time is the right time... to RIDE! More information to follow. Click here for updates.
Mission Ridge Pray for Snow Concert!
Mission Ridge presents the 7th Annual Pray For Snow Concert! Pray for Snow is the official kick-off to the winter season! Celebrate winter culture in the Wenatchee Valley and the start of the ski season with your friends from Mission Ridge, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, Badger Mountain Ski Area, and Echo Valley Ski Area! Live music from Down North, Buzz Brump, and Himiko Cloud will have you rockin' the night away. There will also be food and drinks provided by […]