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A group of people show their bounty of Chanterelle mushrooms from a WRI workshop.
Chanterelle Workshop 2021

Polar Plunge Challenge

WRI Staff posing in front of the Wenatchee River after the last polar plunge.

Help us cross the finish line! If we hit our $95,000 goal by December 31st, members of the WRI Team will be plunging into the ice cold Wenatchee River... and we’re inviting you to join us!

Whether you join us in the plunge or cheer from the sidelines, we are excited to celebrate with our community! To keep us all warm, our friends at Natapoc Ridge Saunawagen will be on-site offering a post-plunge sauna, while a cozy fire and hot cocoa await inside the River Haus.

When: Friday, January 8th from 2-3:30pm. Can't make it in person? A highlight reel will be posted to our social media! Check out last year's below.

Where: Meet inside WRI's River Haus

What to Bring: Bring a towel, warm clothes to change into, and your cheering voice!

Disclaimer: This event will be captured via video and photos with the intent of sharing publicly so we can extend the celebration further to our community!

RSVP today so we can save your spot, brew enough hot cocoa, and determine sauna slots after the plunge. We are so excited to celebrate! Until then, keep sharing that fundraising message with your friends and family.


Important Policies:

The Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) aims to reduce financial barriers for participation in our Youth and Community Programs. Learn more about our Pay What You Can structure here.