Red Barn at Wenatchee River Institute

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347 Division Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826 United States Get Directions
Phone (509) 548-0181
Website https://www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

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  • River Discovery Tour with Wenatchee River Institute

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

    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.

  • Dog Days of Summer Block Party

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

    Join WRI and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society for a dog-friendly block party! This free event will feature a guided dog walk, free food, pup first aid demonstration, scavenger hunt, and more! Stay tuned for more information!

  • River Discovery Tour with Wenatchee River Institute

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

    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.

  • Red Barn Event: “The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness” Film Screening

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

    LIVE ONLY! This Red Barn Event will NOT be streamed or recorded.

    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 purchase. The film will start just after 7:00pm. Run time is 45 minutes and will be followed by a panel discussion with Audubon Society members.

    Imagine a place that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. The Arctic National Wildlife refuge, situated in the northeastern corner of Alaska, is the wildest place left in North America. A symbol of wilderness for the world. No one has truly ever seen it. “The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness” will feature the first-ever cinematic account of this little known land where people can experience a world untouched by time.

  • Community Plant Starts Swap

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

    Join WRI and the Cascade Garden Club for a free Community Plant Starts Swap. This event is welcome for all!

    The E. Lorene Young Community Garden is located at the corner of Commercial St. and 12th St. in Leavenworth. If you have starts to swap, bring them and we will have tables set up for your plants. If you do not have starts, come on down to see what is available to take home!

  • 2026 Bird Fest Keynote Speaker: Neil Paprocki

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

    This is a HYBRID event. You may join us in the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn or livestream virtually. Registration is required for this event.

    Saturday, May 16, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
    Ticket price: $20 for in-person, or $10 for virtual.

  • Bird Fest Community Fair

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

    A highlight of the festival season is back! We invite you to the Bird Fest Community Fair—a gathering for families, youth, and adults to celebrate birds, wildlife, and the beautiful Wenatchee Valley.

    Continuing our tradition of an extended schedule, the fair remains open later into the afternoon so you can head over straight from your morning birding field trips. Enjoy a full afternoon of art and nature activities, guided walks, and live music from local musicians. With a wide variety of artists and vendors on-site, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

  • Bird Fest Happy Hour & Game Night

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

    After a great day of birding, come socialize with us at the Bird Fest Happy Hour held on the beautiful Wenatchee River Institute campus! Open to everyone with no registration required, this free event is the perfect place to drop in anytime to meet fellow birders and friends, old and new.

    3:00 – 5:00 PM | Bird Games: Join Audubon volunteers to play Wingspan and other bird-themed games—whether you’re a seasoned player or just want to see what the buzz is about.

    5:30 – 7:00 PM | Bird Trivia: Put your knowledge to the test! Bring your own team or join one on the spot for some friendly competition.

    Refreshments: Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be available for purchase. Thanks to our sponsor Icicle Brewing Company for providing the beer!

    FREE, no registration required.

  • 24th Annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest

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

    The Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, put on by the Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Washington Audubon Society, occurs every 3rd weekend in May. The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments.

    Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington! Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities.

  • Mini Fringe Beaded Earring Workshop

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

    Join us for an evening filled with creativity and learning. Local Indigenous artist and owner of Mystic North Jewelry, Amanda Keewatinawin, will be leading a workshop on the Indigenous art form of beading. She will be sharing knowledge on the history of Indigenous beadwork and how to create your own mini beaded fringe earrings.

  • Earth Day Trash Pick-Up @ Wenatchee River Institute

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

    Come on down to the Wenatchee River Institute to participate in a community cleanup of all the litter that accumulated over the winter along the riverfront trails. It’s a great time to get outside to enjoy the beautiful spring wildflowers and birds and to work together to help out our natural areas. We will have gloves and bags available for volunteers!

    Meet at the WRI parking lot. We will walk along the trails and pick up any trash that we find.

  • International Dark Sky Celebration

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

    Join Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club and Wenatchee River Institute for a Dark Sky Celebration to close out International Dark Sky Week!

    If you’ve been to our Red Barn Events, this is like a Red Barn Event Plus- with two fantastic speakers, trivia, family-friendly crafts, and star-gazing! Join us for all or part of the festivities. BYO Snacks. Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be sold throughout the afternoon.

  • Black Bear Bonanza @ Wenatchee River Institute

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

    Bring the whole family out for a hands-on, community-focused day centered on black bears, conservation, and living responsibly in bear country. The Black Bear Bonanza will feature practical bear conflict-prevention education, bear biology and population insights from local experts, live demonstrations, youth activities, and conversations about the cultural, ecological, and conservation role of regulated bear hunting. Whether you’re a hiker, hunter, parent, or simply curious about the wildlife we share this landscape with, there’s something here for everyone.

  • Red Barn Event: Valley of the Bears Film Screening (in-person only!)

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

    LIVE ONLY! This Red Barn Event will NOT be streamed or recorded.

    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 purchase. The film will start just after 7:00pm. Run time is 52 minutes and will be followed by a panel discussion with Washington Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.

    Valley of the Bears follows bears and humans in the Bella Coola Valley, British Columbia. A coexistence way of life is being adopted, however, human-bear conflict is on the rise. We hope that local residents will find parallels between the lessons learned in other communities and those of us who live with black bears in the Cascades.

    Consider joining us on Saturday, April 11th at the Black Bear Bonanza for a full day of talks, discussions, and demonstrations all about black bears!

     

  • Red Barn Event: Enchantments: What Comes Next?

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

    After a summer of overcrowding and understaffing in the Enchantments, day-use management has reached a critical moment. Join Seattle Times outdoors reporter Gregory Scruggs, TREAD Executive Director Mat Lyons, and Wenatchee Outdoors Executive Director Sarah Shaffer for a discussion on potential changes along the Icicle Creek corridor, lessons from other mountain towns, and on-the-ground stewardship efforts in the Enchantments.

    This hybrid event offers both in-person and online viewing. Watch live or later on YouTube via the link on WRI’s calendar—no registration required. RSVP to receive reminders and updates. Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase; the presentation begins at 7:00pm.

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