Come explore the forests near Leavenworth to look for fungi of all shapes and sizes! Fall is a great time of year to find mushrooms and other fungi, especially in our environment on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. This trip is for those interested in encountering the vast diversity of fungi in our area, not just the edible species. We'll meet in the WRI parking lot (address above) and transportation will be provided in our van. We'll drive for […]

Streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvEO0WV7VkY Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The presentation will start at 7:00pm. Join us for a presentation all about Stevens Pass! Ellen Galbraith, Vice President and General Manager of Stevens Pass, will recap highlights from last season and summer operations, while offering a sneak peek at what's new for winter 2024/25. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to meet some of the Stevens Pass team members and get an […]

Go birding with knowledgeable WRI staff around the WRI campus! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for the weather. These walks will happen on the […]

This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

North Cascades Institute is offering this Science and Story: A Conversation with Betsy L. Howell online. WHEN: Nov 13, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM WHERE: Anywhere you want!! INSTRUCTOR: Betsy L. Howell CLASS TUITION: $10.00 With three decades of experience as a wildlife biologist and 25 years as a published writer, Betsy L. Howell lives at the intersection of conservation and communication. She began work in Pacific Northwest forests in the mid-1980s and worked as a wildlife biologist […]

The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is honored to host a screening of the award-winning documentary Inhabitants on Thursday, Nov. 14, 7-9 PM. Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices. For millennia Native Americans successfully stewarded and shaped their landscapes, but centuries of colonization have disrupted their ability to maintain traditional land management practices. From deserts, coastlines, forests, mountains, and prairies, Native communities are restoring their […]

Racewalk Clinic taught by age group 50K Racewalk World Record Holder. Darlene Backlund (age 79)  who has been racewalking 30 years. When: Nov. 16, 23, 30  2024 and Dec. 7, 2024  Get ready for Turkey Trot and Santa Paws Fun RunCost $5.00 each or all 4 for $15.00Where: Eastmont Junior High School TrackTime: 9-10amCome to learn:  What is racewalking and powerwalking? Come ready to walk and meet others. Call Darlene 951-536-8874 with questions.  She recently moved to East Wenatchee and […]