Wenatchee River Institute Programs

Snowshoe Strolls Thursdays-Saturdays (and select Sundays) in January and February. Begin the year with new discoveries. Join WRI for a Snowshoe Stroll through winter wonderland at either the WRI campus or the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology and the history of Leavenworth with many scenic, snowy views along the way.

NWAC Avalanche Awareness Class Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30-8 p.m.

Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard, or snowmobile, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill. In this FREE class, NWAC instructors will explain how to access avalanche and mountain weather forecasts and recognize basic signs of avalanche danger.

Night Sky Snowshoe Stroll and Planetarium Thursday, January 26 at 5-7:30 p.m.

Witness the night sky during different seasons throughout the year, learn winter constellations and get to know our sun, moon, and stars like never before. You'll enter our planetarium for a realistic view of our night sky before heading out on snowshoes to see the real thing.

Red Barn Event: The Many Adventures of the Riding Writer Thursday, January 12, at 7-8 p.m. Join WRI and Link Transit for a Red Barn Event! Danielle Worley is a "Riding Writer" and author. She uses her time in transit to up her weekly word count on her books. Selina Danko will also be joining us to share the myriad of travel options offered by Link Transit.

Red Barn Event: Leavenworth Mill Dam Rehabilitation and Recreation Improvement Project Wednesday, Wednesday, January 18th at 7:00-8:00 pm.

The Chelan County Natural Resource Department has selected the Leavenworth Mill Dam for a development of conceptual design for rehabilitation and recreation improvement. This event will give the opportunity to share ideas with the community and gather feedback to help guide the direction of project development.

Red Barn Event: Grizzly Grub - Bear Habitat in the North Cascades Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00-8:00 p.m. Join Dr. Bill Gaines, Wildlife Ecologist and Director of the Washington Conservation Science Institute, for a presentation about grizzly bear habitat and recovery. He will talk about their diverse habitat and how the North Cascades could have enough remote areas to support their potential reintroduction and recovery.

Passing the Baton Event Saturday, January 21 at 4-5:30 p.m. at WRI River Haus.

Join us for a "passing the baton" open house to welcome Canuche and bid farewell to Carolyn. This will be a great opportunity to meet Canuche, get to know him, and ask questions. It will also be a great time to bid a fond farewell to Carolyn and honor her time and stewardship over the last 4 years. There will be light snacks and drinks available. Stay tuned for more details.