Community Programs

Wenatchee River Institute is hosting the Leavenworth Christmas Bird Count this year!

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a nationwide community science effort to count birds that has been happening for over 120 years. It is organized by the National Audubon Society, and local counts are compiled by regional Audubon chapters, community members, or organizations like WRI. Specific counts occur on one day in a 15-mile diameter circle around a town, and the Leavenworth count is happening on Wednesday, December 18th!

There are plenty of routes to cover and lots of space for volunteer leaders or beginning birders to join in. If you'd like to participate, please send an email to Joshua (contact info below).

This is a great opportunity to both volunteer for this amazing community science project as well as learn from fellow community members. There is no cost to participate. Depending on the route you are on, there are varying amounts of birding to be done on foot or from the car. You can also participate from home!