See firsthand how molten glass is shaped into decorative and functional objects.
We invite you to watch off-hand glassblowing demonstrations by Craig and Jori at our studio Boulder Bend Glassworks.
Free of charge.
Join local firefighters in an interactive game of show and tell. Try on their gear, hop on the engine, and learn how they fight fires.
Join us at 10 a.m. in the South Park Amphitheater where Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue personnel talk about fire safety and show their gear and fire engines to the crowd. See how much gear they carry and why, you can even try them on yourself!
Ever sprayed a fire hose? Give it a try at the Junior Firefighter Program. This event is great for all ages! Program is subject to cancellation if Fire Department is called out for an emergency. This event takes place at the South Park Amphitheater. The Amphitheater is located near Group Camp.
Join local astronomers under the stars where they will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.
Grab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where local astronomers and Park Rangers will explore the night sky.
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!
During the program, please avoid the use of white light, red lensed lights are allowed. If you’re driving to the event, please try to avoid pointing headlights towards the beach while parking.
Please arrive 10 minutes early, dress appropriately for the weather and possible wind; insect repellant may be necessary. The event is free. Day use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their vehicle for parking. This program will take place on the large South Beach at Lake Wenatchee South Park. There will be a red-illuminated sign at the event.
Join us for Sunday morning yoga in the beautiful gardens of the Blue Elk Inn. Class will be taught by local yoga instructor Shalynn Johnston. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Learn about nature by having fun in this interactive activity with a Park Ranger. Join us at the South Park Amphitheater at 10 a.m. where Park Rangers will put on a fun, interactive, kid-friendly program based on the Junior Ranger Ethos and the natural world we live in. Please arrive 5 minutes early, children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is free to the public, however, day-use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their vehicle for parking. This event takes place within the South Park. The Amphitheater is located near the Group Camp.
Design your own glass fusing in a variety of shapes using colorful hand-pulled cane and murrine made at our studio. No plate glass used here!
Come to the Boulder Bend Glassworks studio and start your fusing workshop anytime between 10 am to 3 pm. No reservations required. Generally, participants take 40 to 90 minutes to design their glass piece.
Available for ages 7 and up. Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian.
For groups of 6 or more, please inquire regarding a private workshop.
Students entering 9th – 12th grade explore music recording basics and get hands-on experience setting up recording sessions, mic’ing up a band, mixing, lighting, and more. An incredible hands-on approach to learning about sound, recording, and all things live music.
See firsthand how molten glass is shaped into decorative and functional objects.
We invite you to watch off-hand glassblowing demonstrations by Craig and Jori at our studio Boulder Bend Glassworks.
Free of charge.
Join WRI for our Plant Foraging Series. We will be hosting plant foraging workshops to introduce people to the abundance of local plants and their edible, medicinal, and functional uses. Each workshop will feature a new plant at its unique harvest time. Participants will learn hands-on how to identify, harvest, propagate, and make use of the plant. Our goal is to empower people to respectfully and reciprocally engage with the plants that live here.
We will meet at Wenatchee River Institute and van/carpool to the Infuse Organics farm.
Registration required.
Space is limited, so sign up fast! Class size: 15
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/Y3AbqeQaUl0?feature=share
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.
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Conservation Northwest, the Okanogan Nation Alliance, the Province of British Columbia, Okanogan Region Trappers and a team of dedicated individuals have begun implementing a five-year project that will restore wápupxn, one of our brothers, back to their ancestral lands. Our high mountain ecosystems have been out of balance since the disappearance of wápupxn in the 1980s when they vanished from the landscape.
See firsthand how molten glass is shaped into decorative and functional objects.
We invite you to watch off-hand glassblowing demonstrations by Craig and Jori at our studio Boulder Bend Glassworks.
Free of charge.
Join local firefighters in an interactive game of show and tell. Try on their gear, hop on the engine, and learn how they fight fires.
Join us at 10 a.m. in the South Park Amphitheater where Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue personnel talk about fire safety and show their gear and fire engines to the crowd. See how much gear they carry and why, you can even try them on yourself!
Ever sprayed a fire hose? Give it a try at the Junior Firefighter Program. This event is great for all ages! Program is subject to cancellation if Fire Department is called out for an emergency. This event takes place at the South Park Amphitheater. The Amphitheater is located near Group Camp.
Have you ever seen a bat up close? Are you curious to learn more about these nocturnal, flying mammals? Wenatchee River Institute is teaming up with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) for a night of bat education. You’ll have the chance to see these creatures up close! WDFW biologists will be using mist-nets to catch bats, a technique that’s often used by bat researchers during field work. They will be collecting data on any captured bats before releasing them. In addition to the mist-net stations, there will be other bat educational resources and activities – including moth expert Peter Smytheman with some moth and insect traps to help us observe these amazing night-flying insects!
Age Limit: 8+ years old
Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration for this event is required, but cost is Pay What You Can. Please choose an amount that fits within your budget to attend this event, even if that is $0. We want anyone who is interested to be able to attend!
Join us for Sunday morning yoga in the beautiful gardens of the Blue Elk Inn. Class will be taught by local yoga instructor Shalynn Johnston. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Learn about nature by having fun in this interactive activity with a Park Ranger. Join us at the South Park Amphitheater at 10 a.m. where Park Rangers will put on a fun, interactive, kid-friendly program based on the Junior Ranger Ethos and the natural world we live in. Please arrive 5 minutes early, children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is free to the public, however, day-use visitors will require a Discover Pass on their vehicle for parking. This event takes place within the South Park. The Amphitheater is located near the Group Camp.
Design your own glass fusing in a variety of shapes using colorful hand-pulled cane and murrine made at our studio. No plate glass used here!
Come to the Boulder Bend Glassworks studio and start your fusing workshop anytime between 10 am to 3 pm. No reservations required. Generally, participants take 40 to 90 minutes to design their glass piece.
Available for ages 7 and up. Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian.
For groups of 6 or more, please inquire regarding a private workshop.
Students ages 11-18 dive into the world of theater in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where campers will have the opportunity to explore acting, Shakespeare, playwriting, monologues, scene study, movement, and voice for the actor within groups of similar age.
See firsthand how molten glass is shaped into decorative and functional objects.
We invite you to watch off-hand glassblowing demonstrations by Craig and Jori at our studio Boulder Bend Glassworks.
Free of charge.
See firsthand how molten glass is shaped into decorative and functional objects.
We invite you to watch off-hand glassblowing demonstrations by Craig and Jori at our studio Boulder Bend Glassworks.
Free of charge.
Join local firefighters in an interactive game of show and tell. Try on their gear, hop on the engine, and learn how they fight fires.
Join us at 10 a.m. in the South Park Amphitheater where Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue personnel talk about fire safety and show their gear and fire engines to the crowd. See how much gear they carry and why, you can even try them on yourself!
Ever sprayed a fire hose? Give it a try at the Junior Firefighter Program. This event is great for all ages! Program is subject to cancellation if Fire Department is called out for an emergency. This event takes place at the South Park Amphitheater. The Amphitheater is located near Group Camp.
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