Week of Events
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest May 18th-21st, 2023 The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments. Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington! Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of […]
Night Photography Workshop
Night Photography Workshop This event is hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute Monday, May 22nd from 7:30-11:30pm at WRI Learn the art of making incredible night photographs with this single-session workshop. This course is geared toward intermediate-level photographers, but all are welcome to attend to expand their photographic knowledge and skill set. More info and registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/05/22/night-photography/428075
Community Nature Walks for LGBTQ+ Community & Allies
Wenatchee Pride and (Chelan Douglas Land Trust) C.D.L.T. are hosting a series of Community Nature Walks for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Our walks will focus on community building as we learn about our local flora and fauna. At Horse Lake we will walk 2 miles with 700 feet elevation gain. All Community Nature Walks will be guided in English and Spanish, free, and open to all ages. Here are the details for the series: May 23rd - Horse Lake […]
Cycle the City
Cycle the City Community Bike Ride Join TREAD on a fun, casual bike ride through Wenatchee. 6.5 miles at a mellow pace. Visit new cycling infrastructure & discuss future bikeway needs and upcoming projects. The ride ends back at Pybus, join TREAD at Hellbent brewing taproom to continue the conversation. Meet at Pybus South entrance. For more information click here.
Birding with CDLT at Mountain Home
This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, while learning about the birds in the area? The bird species we view during our walk will be entered into eBird, a community citizen science-based data website. Birders of all ages and abilities are welcome! Learn more and sign up for this event by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust.org. All participants will meet at the Leavenworth […]
Comparing and Contrasting Killer Whales in the Salish Sea
This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute Orca whales are an iconic species of the Pacific Northwest and in Washington's inland waters we are lucky to have two distinct populations as our neighbors: the endangered fish-eating Southern Resident killer whales and the thriving mammal-eating Bigg's killer whales. n this online presentation, Monika Wieland Shields—co-founder and director of the nonprofit Orca Behavior Institute based on San Juan Island—will cover the natural history of both of these unique populations, introducing you to […]
Building Pollinator Habitat
Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Event - Building Pollinator Habitat Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86235365391 This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. Red Barn Events are now hybrid; you may join us in person in the Red Barn or livestream virtually via Zoom. Support the winged things! How to build and manage habitat in your […]
Community Starts Swap
Community Starts Swap Hosted by Wenatchee River Institute Thursday, May 25th from 5-6:30pm at E. Lorene Young Community Garden Join WRI and the Cascade Garden Club for a free Community Starts Swap! All are welcome. If you have starts to swap, bring them and we will have tables set up for your plants. If you do not have starts, come on down to see what is available to go home with! More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/05/25/community-starts-swap/378476
Weed Warrior-Grass Assassins
This event is hosted by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Date Sat, 05/27/2023 Time 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location Horse Lake Reserve Trailhead Want to improve the success of our native grass restoration? Want to fit in an upper body workout before your hike or bike ride? Become a Weed Warrior - Invasive Grass Assassin! We will meet on Wednesdays, weekly, until about mid-June. (This one is on Saturday!) Stop by for as long as you want to help […]
