Check out the events below or head to our Event Calendar to see what's on the horizon! We hope to see you soon. |
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Bumblebee Habitat Restoration Days October 2, 6, and 7 Various Times |
We have a few special workdays coming up in the first two weeks of October to plant donated native plants in our gardens! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just want to lend a hand, your help will go a long way in supporting our local pollinators.
Head over to our volunteer page and scroll down to see the full list of dates and events to sign up. Let's get our hands dirty! |
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| Red Barn Event: Recovering Endangered Plants Thursday, October 22nd 7:00PM-8:00PM |
Join us for an inspiring presentation with Tara Callaway, Assistant Field Supervisor with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service! Tara will introduce federally listed plant species native to Central and Eastern Washington, including local treasures like the Wenatchee Mountains checker-mallow and Umtanum Desert buckwheat.
Presented in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. |
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Make a Difference Day Saturday, October 24th
9:00AM-1:00PM |
We’ll be gathering woody debris across the WRI campus and piling it up to prepare fuel for an upcoming biochar burn day. It’s a great opportunity to spend the morning outdoors, help prep our campus for sustainable land management, and make a tangible difference! |
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| Spooky Stroll and Moonlit Skies Sunday, October 25th 5:30PM-8:30PM |
Join WRI for an evening of festive fall fun under the stars! Take a guided nighttime walk through the woods on a self-guided illuminated trail, learn about nocturnal creatures like owls and bats, and gaze at the autumn night sky through telescopes with Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club. Costumes are encouraged for all ages! |
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Red Barn Event: Range of Fire and Ice Tuesday, October 27th 7:00PM-8:00PM |
Join author and naturalist, David B. Williams, for a fascinating exploration of the Washington Cascades! Drawing from his new book, In the Range of Fire and Ice: A Human and Natural History of Washington's Cascades, David will dive into the rich stories, natural forces, and deep human history that have shaped the mountains right in our backyard. |
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| Wenatchee Bird Walk Thursday, October 29th 10:00AM-11:30AM |
Join WRI for a relaxed morning bird walk at Walla Walla Point Park! Co-hosted with Wenatchee Public Library, this guided stroll is a great way to explore local habitats, spot resident and migratory birds along the Columbia River, and learn identification tips from WRI naturalists. Binoculars are available to borrow, making this a perfect outing for beginners, experienced birders, and families alike!
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Fall Camp Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd Grades K-3 |
Fall Camp is less than a month away, and registration is now open! Give your kids an unforgettable break filled with outdoor play and nature exploration. Secure your spot at the link below before it fills up! |
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Alpine Lakes Elementary Earth Explorers
5th Grade |
Four classrooms joined us on campus for hands-on mini-experiments exploring fire ecology and erosion control! Students built matchstick forest models to test how different factors impact the spread of wildfire. They also constructed miniature stream tables, putting their engineering skills to the test to prevent soil erosion from flowing water. |
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| WRI After School Program Grades K-3 |
Last week, our After School Program dove into the world of insects and gardens! We took our very first field trip of the season to Tierra Garden Organics, where Laura gave us a tour of the garden and about half of our group pitched in to prepare freshly harvested onions for the Community Cupboard. Back on campus, we explored the WRI Community Garden and dug up a GIANT carrot planted by ASP students last spring! It was sweet, tasty, and made the perfect post-activity snack after the kids crafted their own imaginary insects.
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Community Garden Potluck! Tuesday, October 13th 4:30PM-6:30PM |
Come enjoy a potluck-style harvest feast at the E. Lorene Young Community Garden.
Bring a dish to share and connect with this year's community gardeners. Everyone is welcome. You don't need a garden plot to attend! We’ll have tables, compostable plates and silverware, and recipe notecards for listing ingredients and dietary info. Just bring yourself, a dish to share, and get ready for a wonderful autumn evening in our cozy mountain town.
Email Tiffa, WRI Land Steward, with any questions you may have about the event.
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Exciting News from the Red Barn! |
We are thrilled with the progress on the Red Barn, and even more excited to see life back in the building! After School Program (ASP) students and Youth Field Days are already back inside, filling the space with energy and learning. A full Red Barn Event schedule will beginning later in the month!
Below are some of the repair highlights from the December 2025 storm damage! - Fresh Overhead: The building features a brand-new roof!
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Outdoor Classroom: Construction is nearly complete. We’re just waiting on final metal supplies to complete the roof.
Thank you for your continued patience and support! |
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Wenatchee River Salmon Festival at Rocky Reach Dam |
WRI joined in the fun at Salmon Fest with hands-on activities for all ages! Visitors explored natural items up close with stereoscopes and hand lenses and tested their aim at our inflatable archery range. We connected with over 800 students during the two school days and welcomed over 970 participants during Community Salmon Fest Day! |
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Host Your Holiday Gathering at WRI
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Looking for a unique, beautiful spot to host your team, organization, or family gathering this holiday season? Consider booking your celebration at the Wenatchee River Institute! Whether you're planning an intimate dinner or a festive party, renting a space at WRI directly supports our mission to connect people, communities and the natural world. Explore our rental spaces and submit an inquiry to secure your date! |
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Thank you to our donors from the last 2 weeks! |
Steve and Betsy Backstrom in honor of Arne Backstrom - Sustaining Gro Buer and Bruce Williams - Sustaining Lisa and Brian Koblenz - Sustaining Icicle Brewing Company Dave and Nancy Bartholomew - Sustaining
Kurt and Celeste Peterson - Sustaining Lisi Ott - Sustaining
Crunch Pak LLC
Alicia Nakata Elise and Tyler Bain - Sustaining Jeremy and Maria Howell - Sustaining Lynn Dickinson - Sustaining Tony and Jill Keyser Laura and Greg Reichlin - Sustaining Mall Boyd - Sustaining Joe and Bernie Reichlin Annemarie Hasnain Christine Emmel - Sustaining
Melissa Roe - Sustaining Diane and Herb Young - Sustaining
Orin and Lisa Melvin - Sustaining
Mandy Maxwell and Bill Riedel - Sustaining
Karen and Curt Haire - Sustaining
Stephanie Ward and Kevin Kay Caroline Rensel Gates Foundation Katie Clauswell New Relic |
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