Upcoming outdoor events
Published 10:40 am Friday, April 3, 2015
Salish sea: Meet Audrey DeLella Benedict and Joseph K. Gaydos, the authors of the new book “The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest” and learn about the Salish Sea at 6:30 p.m. on April at Jackson Center, EvCC. Since 2008, the Salish Sea has been the name of the combined inland marine waters of Washington and British Columbia. Complementing the colorful and compelling book will be a showing of the independent film “The Unknown Sea: A Voyage on the Salish,” which investigates the historical, political and ecological factors that went into renaming the waters.
Patagonia gear: Patagonia gear experts will be at Feathered Friends, 119 Yale Ave. N., Seattle from noon to 7 p.m. on April 15. They will help repair gear, regardless of brand, and offer used gear for sale. If you don’t have your won gear that needs fixing, they’ll supply some. Fix it and you can keep it.
Orcas: Learn more about the orcas of Puget Sound at 11 a.m. April 18 at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Jeff Hogan, a professional biologist and photographer, will present this event for first graders to adults. Register by calling 425-316-8592. Tickets are $7 or $5 for Adopt a Stream members.
Owls: Tony Angell, an artist and author, will speak at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th Street SE, Everett, at 7 p.m. on April 23. Angell will talk about his book and present drawings from “The House of the Owls,” which is based on his experiences observing a pair of western screech owls near his home. He will also discuss owls in general. Reservations are required. Call 425-316-8592. $7, $5 for Adopt a Stream members.
Beach clean: The Washington State Coast Clean-up Day is on April 25. More than 50 beaches are included in the clean-up, from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Pacific Ocean. You’ll spend a few hours collecting trash and then enjoy a group barbecue post-cleanup. To join the effort and see where the clean ups are online, check the website at www.coastsavers.org.
Climbing: Improve your climbing skills at a clinic at Vertical World in Everett at 5:30 p.m. on April 27. You learn about falling safely, improving your belay skills, methods to effectively deal with fear and more. More info at http://on.fb.me/1MHMsEg. Cost are $99.
