Wednesday, October 25th and November 22nd from 7:30-9:30am at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee Go birding with knowledgeable Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) staff around Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area in Wenatchee! All birding skill levels are welcome. No registration is needed, just meet us there! More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/11/22/wednesday-wenatchee-birding/448103

Beyond Borders: Transboundary Conservation in an Interconnected World (online) This event is hosted by the North Cascades Institute Class Tuition: $10 Nature knows no borders. Despite this, the political boundaries of the modern world have a profound influence on our landscape. The North Cascades Mountains retain large tracts of wild land that support a great diversity of species, but these mountains are split by the 49th parallel, the international border between Canada and the United States. While this line has […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center The heartwarming short story of The Last Salmon is returning to the Merc Playhouse in Twisp on Oct. 9, from 1-2:30 PM, with a special performance coming to the Wenatchee Valley Museum on Oct. 26, from 6-8 PM. Back in 2016, Ki Gottberg and Casey James adapted Phil Davis’s story of Buck and Spring salmon and their adventures with fellow fish friends. with delightful dialogue and original music […]

Thursday, October 26th from 7-8pm in Wenatchee River Institute (WRI’s) Red Barn OR via Zoom There’s a lot going more on in the skies that’s affecting climate than just increasing CO2! Come hear about some surprising aspects of climate change from local atmospheric scientist Sarah Doherty. More info: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/event/2023/10/26/red-barn-event-climate-change-co2-smoke-and-haze-oh-my-/440427

Bus Tours-The Region Through Native American Eyes with Randy Lewis Hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Randy Lewis grew up with a strong understanding and sense of place within Native American Columbia Plateau indigenous society. Lewis traces his roots to the Wenatchi band. Lewis’ enthusiasm for the history of his people, the stories of his ancestors, and their relation to the surrounding landscape come from a hope for a deeper understanding and respect for ancient cultures. Tour-goers […]

Make a Difference Day with Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) on Saturday, October 28th from 9am-12pm: As part of Make a Difference Day, WRI will be requesting the help of volunteers to help with a needed garden box refresh in our E. Lorene Young Community Garden. Participation is free but we request that volunteers register online. More information can be found here.

Monster Dash 5k & Little Goblin 1 mile. This event is hosted by the YMCA of Wenatchee. Ready to get your run on? Join us for this spooktacular event! Run/walk the full 5k or opt for the shorter 1 mile. Come dressed in your best costume and bring your furry friends! There will be trick or treating, activity booths and fun for all ages! Registration open NOW! https://www.wenymca.org/monster-dash

Hosted by the Chelan PUD You won’t need a lasso, but if you’re looking to circle in on an afternoon of FREE fun, set your sights on Rocky Reach Park. No matter your age, you’ll find something amusing. Choose from hayrides, a visit with L-Bow the Clown, games, trick-or-treating, and food to purchase from the Rocky Reach Cafe.