Week of Events
W.A. State Parks Free Admission for Veterans Day
W.A. State Parks Free Admission for Veterans Day Washington State Parks has announced free admission days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities), A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (unless noted). For more information click here.
National Park Free Admission Day for Veterans Day
Free Admission Day to the National Parks in honor of 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 […]
Sagebrush Planting in the Wenatchee Foothills
Date: Wed, 11/10/2021 Time: 12 PM - 3 PM Location: End of Maiden Lane, access to Balsamroot Trail south TH Chelan-Douglas Land Trust invites you to plant over 300 native big sagebrush seedlings in the Wenatchee Foothills, within the footprint of both the 2012 and 2015 wildfires. The seeds were collected nearby in 2020 by CDLT volunteers. Derby Canyon Natives in Peshastin grew the seedlings. The planting area is important mule deer wintering habitat. Our efforts to return woody sagebrush […]
Book Release an Evening with Bill & Randy
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 PM for an evening with Randy Lewis and Bill Layman to mark the release of their new book “Sunset and Moonrise on the Great Chief- The Ruling Spirit of the Columbia.” Come hear the authors talk about the book which is their third book collaboration. In this publication, Bill and Randy offer a glimpse into the life and times of adventurer artist James Everett Stuart. More importantly, they speak […]
Natural Science Illustration: Columbia Basin Ecology
Location: Saddle Rock Trailhead Shelter You are warmly invited to join CDLT and artist-conservationist Jeanne Dodds for a two-hour workshop exploring local native Columbia Basin plants, wildlife and places. You will explore Wenatchee area ecology through the visual arts, learning about natural science illustration techniques including graphite drawing and watercolor. We'll reference a range of species and objects for our illustrations, combining imagery to produce color artworks reflective of place. This workshop is suitable for those of you who identify […]
Paint “Autumn’s Path”
Event hosted by Class with a Glass Location: 134 North Mission Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 Create this new original with acrylics (Autumn's Path) on canvas while enjoying a relaxing evening in our spacious art studio. Beginners are welcome! Beverages from the bar are available for an additional purchase. For more information click here.
Sagebrush Seed Collection near Spiva Butte
Date: Sat, 11/13/2021 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Spiva Butte Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Conservation Northwest invite you to join a Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, work party to help collect big sagebrush seeds. We welcome families and volunteers of all ages and abilities, who will enjoy spending a day in the sagebrush grasslands of rural NE Douglas County where it is usually windy and cold. The location is 1-1/2 hour drive from Wenatchee, 2-1/2 hours from Spokane, and 1-1/2 […]