Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Birding by the River

Birding by the River

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Go birding with the Wenatchee River Institute! All birding levels are welcome. We have loaner binoculars available.
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.

Event Series Spring Saunters Nature Walk

The 4th Annual Trashion Show

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

This is a free event in partnership with the Wenatchee River Institute, Sustainable NCW, and wonderful volunteers.

Get ready for Wenatchee River Institute’s 4th Annual Trashion Show in partnership with Sustainable NCW! This fashion show will showcase wearable art made from recycled and repurposed materials. Come check out the creative pieces built by your neighbors! There will be four design team categories this year: adult, middle and high school youth, elementary youth, and family. Prizes are available for each category, plus a People’s Choice Award where audience members will get to vote for their favorite outfit.

This event is held outside on the WRI River Haus Lawn. Bring snacks, a picnic blanket, or camp chair to make yourself comfortable. We will have some chairs available as well. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale during this event.

No registration is required to attend this event as an audience member. Just show up and enjoy the fun!

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Self-Led Bird Walk at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery 12790 Fish Hatchery Road, Leavenworth, WA, United States

Leavenworth National Fish hatchery has over five miles of flat, easy trails that pass through a variety of pine forest, open meadow, and streamside habitats that are home to a variety of birds! Stop by the visitor center or the wooden board outside to pick up your trail map and bird list to start you self-guided bird walk. Benches along the trail offer excellent bird viewing (especially in the morning hours) and make this a great activity for families or birders who appreciate resting spots along the way. Registration is not required for this self-led walk.

Location: 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826. Visitor center is open 8-4:30 daily. Outside of those hours the information brochure will be available to pick up just outside the visitor center on the wooden board.
Parking: Park in the lot on the right, before the gate.
Trail: Some uneven ground with minimal elevation gain.

Bird Fest Happy Hour

Red Barn at Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA, United States

After a great day of birding, come socialize with us at Bird Fest Happy Hour! This event is held on the wonderful campus of Wenatchee River Institute. Stop in anytime to meet fellow birders and friends, old and new. All are welcome!

Highlights include:

Wingspan and other bird games – sit and play or watch and see what all the buzz is about. Audubon volunteers will staff game tables at WRI from 3:00-6:00.
Bird Trivia – drop in from 4:00-5:30 to play with your own team or join one there!
Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be available for purchase. Thanks to our sponsor Icicle Brewing Company for providing the beer!

Magnificent Migrations Bird Walk

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery 12790 Fish Hatchery Road, Leavenworth, WA, United States

Join hatchery staff as we explore the diverse migratory species that visit our area. Delve into the important role of migration in the lives of fish, insects, and birds. We’re sure to see many of these migrators as we walk around the grounds of Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Say’s phoebe, rufous hummingbird, tree swallow, and belted kingfisher are some of the possible birds we may spot. Enjoy a brief presentation in the hatchery pollinator garden by the Chelan-Douglas Master Gardeners about the role of pollinators. This trip is great for beginner and casual birders who are interested in all kinds of migratory animals.

Meeting Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826
Parking: Park in the lot on the right, before the gate.
Leaders: Fish Hatchery Staff
Trail: Mostly paved area, flat. Walking 0.5 miles.

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Birding by the River

Birding by the River

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Go birding with the Wenatchee River Institute! All birding levels are welcome. We have loaner binoculars available.
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Birding by the River

Birding by the River

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Go birding with the Wenatchee River Institute! All birding levels are welcome. We have loaner binoculars available.
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

Event Series Spring Saunters

Spring Saunters @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour Spring Saunter with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Walk with us through Waterfront Park as summer returns to the valley. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! What are plants and animals doing as everything wakes back up after winter?

Limit: 14 participants – Registration required
Difficulty: Beginner, up to two miles roundtrip. One short decline, then flat. Trails are packed dirt and gravel.
Accessibility: Not fully ADA accessible due to gravel trails

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