About the Program Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects. Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space! This program is subject […]

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

Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June. Trail difficulty level: beginner Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel Bathrooms […]

Leader:  Don Schaechtel and Susie Stencamp Trip Difficulty: Easy Limit: 15 Did you know there are 11 buckwheat (Eriogonum) species in Chelan County?  In this evening workshop you can learn where to find them and how to tell them apart.  Plus, you will learn about which ones will work well in your garden.  Five of the species should be in bloom at Derby Canyon Natives.  This event is organized by the Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners’ Pollinator Garden and the Wenatchee […]

Leader:  Stephen Easley Trip Difficulty: Easy Limit: 8 The Little Bear trail begins in the state park and the trail transitions into a figure-eight loop composed of a forest loop (1.0) mile and a bitterbrush loop (1.3) miles. As the loop names imply, there is a considerable different in plant species that we will find along this trail. There are sections of the trail with fabulous views of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area. Lake Chelan State Park is up-lake […]

Event Type:Fundraiser Date: Fri, May 30, 2025 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:00pm Cost: $12.00 Cost Members: $12.00 Members Details: Join us at Colchuck Consignment in Cashmere on May 30th at 7pm as we enjoy the Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour. This festival “delivers influential big screen events that showcase creative filmmaking, incredible riding and beautiful cinematography bringing local bike communities together in mountain biking’s greatest towns.” All proceeds from the event go to support the Central chapter. Doors open at […]

Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leader: Don Schaechtel Difficulty: Easy Distance: < 1 mile walking Limit: 8 On this trip, starting in Derby Canyon, we will drive toward the top of Chumstick Mountain and explore the changes in plant habitats as we rise in elevation.  There will be multiple stops along the way to observe the forest and meadow flora.  A plant list is available at List.  Sign up and receive more details by sending an email to don.safety@nwi.net .

Curious about using native plants in your landscape?  Interested in their advantages and limitations?  Wanting to attract birds and pollinators?  Well, here's a chance to learn more from those who are doing just that!   The Wenatchee Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society is scheduling a tour of Wenatchee area gardens that use native plants in their landscapes. The tour will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 31st, from 8:00am to 12 noon.  This free tour will feature five gardens; those who register can […]

Confluence Health has four adaptive cycling events planned for this year! These events are FREE and open to everyone in our community ages 7 to 105+ with cognitive, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. Outdoors for All will be providing a variety of adaptive bikes including handcycles, trikes, recumbents and tandems for participants to ride on the Loop Trail at their leisure. We will not be scheduling specific appointments so participants can drop in and ride at any time during event hours. Please come join […]