OceanTides: Jack Hartt, a retired Washington State Parks ranger who spent 14 years at Deception Pass State Park, will discuss what causes tides and currents and how they affect our lives at a free presentation set for 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8000 or go to www.epls.org.
Outdoor Speaker Series: “Thirst: 2,600 Miles to Home,” a talk by Heather “Anish” Anderson, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Anderson is National Geographic’s 2019 Adventurer of the Year. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entry is $5 at the door. More at www.marysvillewa.gov or by calling 360-363-8400.
Intro to camping: A camping workshop for beginners is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Alderwood REI, 3000 184th St. SW, Suite 952, Lynnwood. REI experts will demonstrate camping know-how such as how to set up tents and select the best sleeping bag. No experience is necessary. Gear will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is $15 for members, $35 for non-members. More at www.rei.com.
Get wild: The Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks, hosts presentations the third Wednesday of the month. The next presentation, “Gardening for Native Bees,” is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Island County Multi-Purpose Center, 141 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island. Kathryn Lindsay, a Skagit County master gardener, will give the talk. Call 360-387-2236 or go to www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Compass basics: The “Compass Navigation Workshop” is at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Alderwood REI, 3000 184th St. SW, Suite 952, Lynnwood. Practice planning a route with map and compass bearings, declination and triangulation. Experience reading a topographic map is recommended. Space is limited. Registration is $20 for members, $40 for non-members. More at www.rei.com/events.
Wildlife photographer: Paul Bannick, an award-winning author and photographer of “Owl: A Year in the Life of North American Owls” and “The Owl and the Woodpecker,”will offer a free presentation at 2 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. Bannick’s work can be found in many bird guides. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Everett Public Library. More at 425-257-8000 or www.epls.org.
Climb a tree: Washington State Parks and AdventureTerra of Seattle teamed up to offer guided, educational tree-climbing adventures to visitors at Deception Pass State Park, Hoypus Point area, 41020 U.S. 20, Oak Harbor. Cost is $149 for session lasting four hours. Through October. Helmets, harnesses, safety glasses, foot holds and instruction included. For ages 7 and older. More at www.AdventureTerra.com.
Free park-ing: The next day to visit Washington state parks without an entrance fee is Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The final free day of 2019 is Nov. 29 (Autumn day). More at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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