Community Education offers fun opportunities to indulge in the great outdoors, and online courses to help you survive the outdoors too. For more information or to sign up, call 360-442-2840.
Wenatchee Whitewater Rafting
The sunny side of the Cascades is a definite splash! Roller coaster action and generally sunny weather makes this snow-fed river a favorite for river-runners. You'll experience commanding scenery that includes apple orchards and tall bluffs. The whitewater maneuvering in "Boulder Bend, Rock & Roll, Drunkard's Drop, and Snow Blind" rapids will definitely capture your attention. Participants will paddle self-bailing rafts with an experienced guide. Neoprene wet suit-booties & a fantastic lunch are included. Rafters must provide their own transportation to the launch site in Cashmere, WA. $79
1193 SU Jun. 29 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
1194 SA Jul. 13 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
White Salmon Whitewater Rafting
Ride fast wild water through a narrow canyon. On the generally dry eastern side of the Cascades, the White Salmon River is spawned by glacial melt off Mt. Adams and fed by numerous springs that produce lush vegetation on the banks. When the runoff is compressed into the steep cliffs of the upper canyon, the excitement is almost non-stop. You'll be paddling air during "Corkscrew Falls." Experienced guides control the action. All rafting equipment & neoprene wet suit-booties are included. Lunch is NOT provided on this particular trip. (Wildwater River Tours, Inc.) $74
1195 SU Aug. 10 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tieton Whitewater Rafting
Ride 14 miles of twisting, turning rapids through pine trees and towering cliffs. The Tieton, located on the eastern side of white pass along highway 12, is a mere trickle of water during the summer months. However, in September, when Rimrock Lake is emptied, the Tieton roars with whitewater excitement. No prior experience is necessary, however, participants need to be in average physical condition, and able to paddle with other participants and a professional river guide. Neoprene wet suit-booties and a fantastic deli-style lunch are included. Don't miss this thrilling adventure! Rafters provide own transportation to launch site. $84
1299 SU, Sept. 21, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
1301 SA, Sept. 27, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Skagit Eagle Watch
Nature's splendor as few have seen it. Each winter, up to 300 bald eagles congregate in the Skagit preserve. These magnificent and endangered birds are accustomed to seeing only the occasional riverboat in their protected habitat, so sightings are frequent. With wingspans of up to seven feet, the eagle is truly majestic from close range. You'll float calmly and comfortably with other enthusiasts in astoundingly beautiful scenery, watching our national symbol feeding on the banks, soaring above or perched only a few yards away. Guides are experienced eagle watchers. A fantastic spaghetti lunch is included. Join us! Rafters must provide own transportation to launch site. $84
1302 SU, December 7, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
1303 SA, December 13, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Outdoor Survival Techniques
Learn the essential skills you need to survive in a remote and/or stranded condition. In this course, you will learn how to shape your attitudes so you react appropriately during emergencies. You will develop a survival kit; learn the proper usage of a map and a compass; discover the secret to making fire without matches or lighters; share in the construction of a solar still; learn how to purify any water source; understand how to construct shelter; identify a wide variety of wild plants that can be used as survival foods; find out how to fish, hunt, and trap for protein; understand a variety of effective uses of cordage; and more.