Organization

Wenatchee River Institute

Upcoming Events

10 upcoming

Oct

22

Red Barn Event: Recovering Endangered Plants

Thu · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Recovering Endangered Plants of Central and Eastern Washington. In partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Join Tara Callaway to learn about local endangered plants and their recovery. Take a closer look at several federally listed plant species found…

Nature

Oct

23

Bumblebee Habitat Restoration Day - Day 6

Fri · 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

The Wenatchee River Institute received a gracious donation of 300 native plants from the Xerces Society and Derby Canyon Natives to help build habitat for endangered bumblebees. These donated native plants provide meaningful forage and nesting opportunities where bees are struggling. By helping…

Give Back Family

Oct

24

Make a Difference Day: Biochar Materials Collection

Sat · 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Make a difference in your neighborhood and community! WRI will be participating in this year's Make a Difference Day. We will be working in the work park to collect burnable items for an upcoming biochar day with Cascadia Prescribed Burn Association for this year's project. For this year's Make a…

Give Back Family

Oct

25

Spooky Stroll and Moonlit Skies

Sun · 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club, and others for an evening of family friendly, slightly spooky fun! Suitable for young ones and the young at heart! It's the full moon and less than a week before Halloween. We'll kick off the evening with a Spooky Stroll at dusk.…

Family Nature

Oct

27

Red Barn Event: Range of Fire and Ice

Tue · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In the Range of Fire and Ice: A Human and Natural History of Washington's Cascades Blending human and natural history into a vivid portrait of one of North America’s most dynamic landscapes, award-winning author David B. Williams' newest book, In the Range of Fire and Ice is a lively,…

Nature

Nov

5

Red Barn Event: "Coiled" Book Launch

Thu · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Coiled Book Launch with Ana Maria Spagna Livestream the event or watch it later on YouTube at this link. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Doors to the Red Barn open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for…

Arts+Culture

Nov

13

Red Barn Event: Greenlight for Clean Energy

Fri · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Greenlight America is a mobilization hub supporting partners with local membership and reach to get clean energy projects sited and permitted in their communities. By supporting local community members advocating for clean energy at the local level, Greenlight has helped abate over a trillion tons…

Civic

Nov

19

Red Barn Event: Recreation Ecology in Cascadia

Thu · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come learn about how wildlife communities respond to recreational pressures, the potential effects of ski resorts on wildlife, and a deep dive of the native and state endangered Cascade red fox. The Cascade mountains are a recreation hotspot for locals, visitors, and tourists alike, serving…

Nature Recreation

Dec

8

Red Barn Event: "The Icicle Calls Us Back" Film Showing

Tue · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Icicle Calls Us Back Film Showing with Claire Seaman This event and film will be livestreamed during the event, but will NOT be available to watch later. Livestream the event on YouTube at this link. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event!…

Arts+Culture

Jan

2

Día de los Reyes Celebration

Sat · 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dia de los Reyes celebrates the cultural tradition found across Latin America that symbolizes the end of Christmas. We will enjoy traditional Mexican foods, guided nature walks at Wenatchee River Institutes campus, gifts for children, dance and musical performances, and storytelling. We hope…

Family