Upcoming outdoor events
Published 12:50 pm Friday, March 6, 2015
Carnivores: March is carnivore month at the Northwest Stream Center. The topics are: Lynx and snowshoe hare, March 12; martens, March 19; and cougars, March 26. All events are at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Classes are $5 for Adopt A Stream members, $7 for nonmembers. Call 425-316-8592 to reserve a spot. More at www.streamkeeper.org/aasf/Mar_Classes.html.
Birds: Pilchuck Audubon Society meets at 7 p.m. on March 13 at the Everett Firefighter’s Hall, 2411 Hewitt Avenue, Everett. Watercolor artist and photographer Craig Johnson and his wife, writer Joy Johnson, will present a film on what can happen when native habitat is allowed to flourish, even in a small space such as a suburban backyard. The Johnsons will offer simple suggestions to increase the variety of birds that visit backyards. Call 425-610-8027 for more information.
Birding festival: The Wings over Water Northwest Birding Festival is March 13 through 15 in Blaine. There are a number of activities for all ages. Get details at www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.
Movie: See “Green Fire,” a film created as a tribute to conservationist Aldo Leopold that highlights his career and influences on the environmental movement, at 7 p.m. March 18 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive; www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Education: Everett Community College’s Ocean Research College Academy will host a program information session at 6 p.m. March 19 at its recently expanded waterfront location, 1205 Craftsman Way, Suite 203, in Everett. Visitors and prospective students can see student work, meet faculty members, learn about the program and see the facility, including the oceanography research lab and 120-gallon seawater tank. Call 425-267-0156 for more information.
Plant: Volunteers are need from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 21 to help plant trees along Little Pilchuck Creek in Lake Stevens. A free barbecue lunch is included. Call 425-316-8592 or email marlak@streamkeeper.org to get more information or sign up to help.
