Community Programs

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.

Cost - Pay What You Can:

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

These price suggestions are based on the costs to WRI to put on this program. If you want to attend this program, we want you to be there. Use the below discount codes to adjust the total cost of tickets:

$20/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to support WRI, and attending this program doesn't put a strain on your weekly budget.

$10/person
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.

$5/person
This option may be for you if your budget is very tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.

Additional donation option to add a little extra so others can attend at a lower cost.