Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

 

NWAC Avalanche Awareness Class @ Wenatchee River Institute

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

Join the Northwest Avalanche Center for a free introductory avalanche safety class. Learn how to recognize avalanche danger and access forecasts. Open to all winter recreationists. Registration required. This presentation takes place in the Red Barn with no fieldwork.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Winter Track and Sign @ Wenatchee River Institute

Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, WA, United States

Spend two full days in the greater Leavenworth area, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This wildlife track and sign evaluation is offered through CyberTracker North America. David’s approach to this class is highly interactive, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. There is lots of time for questions and discussion is built in. The style of this class is an excellent way to learn about animal sign and investigate real life tracking scenarios. Participants have the chance to achieve a certificate and are awarded on three levels.

Cost: $425 non-members, $375 members
Food and lodging not included.
Limit of 10 participants
Trail difficulty, some off-trail travel, up and down ridgelines.

To make these programs more accessible, TCNA has made funds available for individuals from historically marginalized communities. Find the link below for the Financial Aid Application. The deadline for the initial review has already passed but you can still apply for the December 15th review.

If cost is still a barrier, please fill out our Financial Access Form below.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

 

Lichen Illustrated Glossary Workshop

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

In this workshop we will combine the science of lichenology with the joy of artistic creativity. We will cover 20 terms that describe the different structures and forms of lichen. We’ll illustrate them in a booklet that participants can take home for future reference.

We will cover the basic anatomy, forms, and other specialized structures that are important when identifying lichens. Combining art with science is a great way to learn and retain new information. If you are lichen-curious, this workshop is a can’t miss!

Microscopes, specimens, visual aids, paper, and drawing supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome!

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

 

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

 

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

 

Free Community Seed Swap – Midday

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

Free Community Seed Swap!

It’s time to start garden planning and getting your seeds growing! If you have seeds to share & trade – great! If you don’t have seeds but are interested in gardening and getting seeds to get you started – come anyway! Let’s kick off the spring season by gathering together!

Members of Wenatchee River Institute’s E. Lorene Young Community Garden will be there to share about our garden & graciously provide seeds. Registration for the 2025 garden season will happen soon after the seed swap. If you are interested in having your own plot, come down to learn more!

You can stop by for a short while or set up a station and be there the whole time! Some seed envelopes and paper to make envelopes will be provided but if you can, please also bring your own containers for seeds.

 

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.

Event Series Snowshoe Strolls

Snowshoe Strolls

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

Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.

Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.

Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.

 

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