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  • Self-Led Bird Walk at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery

    Beginning Birding at Waterfront Park
    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!

  • Poetry by the River: An Evening with Kara Briggs

    Join A Book for All Seasons and the Wenatchee River Institute for a special outdoor poetry reading with Indigenous author, Kara Briggs. We will gather together on the Wenatchee River Institute campus overlooking the winding Wenatchee River to hear poems from Briggs that weave stories from Northwest tribes.

     

  • Paint and Stroll by the Park

    A beautiful stroll along the river with provided art supplies for some pensive self expression.

    Meet at the gazebo at 1:30pm. Paint and Stroll will last ~1hour

    Get inspired by the amazing artists at the outdoor market, then join us for a short walk down to the river and take some creative time for yourself. Join the Wenatchee River Institute for this free program suitable for children and adults!

    What’s provided?
    -Guided nature walk to the Wenatchee River, 0.3 miles from the Front St Gazebo
    -Simple supplies for drawing or watercolor painting
    -Tips for beginners
    -Time to create your own work of art!

  • River Discovery Tour

    Join Wenatchee River Institute, in partnership with Leavenworth Outdoor Center, on a relaxing evening paddle down the Wenatchee River. This is a guided trip that will introduce you to the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) of our diverse river area (riparian zone). You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your nature skills and confidence on the river.

    Limit – 10 participants – registration required
    Included – Kayak or paddle board, Life vest (PFD), transportation from WRI
    Difficulty level – Beginner to intermediate, recommended you have basic swimming ability.
    Ages – 8 and older, an adult must accompany anyone 15 and younger.
    Accessibility – Tandem kayaks are available.

  • Bat Night @ Wenatchee River Institute

    An evening educational experience for learning about bats.

    Have you ever seen bats flying around at night? Are you curious to learn more about these nocturnal, flying mammals? Wenatchee River Institute is teaming up with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW), Bats Northwest, and Happy Valley Bats for a night of family friendly bat education.

    Join us for a bat talk to learn all about bats, their importance, and what we can do to support these animals. We will highlight conservation actions you can take; from participating in community science, to making bat houses and improving bat habitat where you live.

    After Bat Night, check out Bat Box building classes at NCW Woodshop in Cashmere. NCW Woodshop will be at Bat Night to show off the Bat Boxes and how they work for bats. Sign up to build your own in July or August and create bat habitat in our community.

    Unfortunately we are not able to capture live bats this year due to the dangers of White Nose Syndrome to our local bats.

     

  • River Discovery Tour

    A guided educational float down the Wenatchee River.

    Join Wenatchee River Institute, in partnership with Leavenworth Outdoor Center, on a relaxing evening paddle down the Wenatchee River. This is a guided trip that will introduce you to the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) of our diverse river area (riparian zone). You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your nature skills and confidence on the river.

    Limit – 10 participants – registration required
    Included – Kayak or paddle board, Life vest (PFD), transportation from WRI
    Difficulty level – Beginner to intermediate, recommended you have basic swimming ability.
    Ages – 8 and older, an adult must accompany anyone 15 and younger.
    Accessibility – Tandem kayaks are available.

     

  • River Discovery Tour

    A guided, education float down the Wenatchee River.

    Join Wenatchee River Institute, in partnership with Leavenworth Outdoor Center, on a relaxing evening paddle down the Wenatchee River. This is a guided trip that will introduce you to the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) of our diverse river area (riparian zone). You will learn how to be a better observer of nature and be introduced to river safety and navigation. This is a great way to build your nature skills and confidence on the river.

    Limit – 10 participants – registration required
    Included – Kayak or paddle board, Life vest (PFD), transportation from WRI
    Difficulty level – Beginner to intermediate, recommended you have basic swimming ability.
    Ages – 8 and older, an adult must accompany anyone 15 and younger.
    Accessibility – Tandem kayaks are available.

     

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