Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Published 7:55 am Friday, January 29, 2016
Outdoor learning: See what spring courses the Everett branch of The Mountaineers has to offer at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Drewel East Administration building on the Snohomish County campus, 300 Rockefeller Ave., room F107. Learn about classes in alpine scrambling, first aid, hiking, navigation and sea kayaking; www.everettmountaineers.org.
Eagles: The Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival is Feb. 5 and 6. Some of the events include:
Rafting on the Stillaguamish River 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6. $60 per person. Call 800-634-8433 or go to www.riverexpeditions.com for more information or to make reservations.
Shorter rafting trips on the Stilly on Feb. 6. The tour is 1 1/2 hours and is for those 6 and older. Call 360-393-6815 or go to www.adventurecascades.com for more information or to make reservations.
A guided bird walk is 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at Country Charm Park, 604 E. Gilman.
From 10 a.m. to noon, wildlife biologists will offer tours at Port Susan Bay Nature Conservancy, at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River.
For more information and to check out more events, go to http://bit.ly/1RMgXe4.
Walk: Take a guided walk at 9:50 a.m. Feb. 6 at Camano Ridge Forest Preserve. Meet at the Camano Multipurpose Center (blue building), 141 NE Camano Drive. The first half mile of the trail has a 200-foot elevation gain. Trails on top are level. The walk is 3.3 miles round trip and takes approximately two hours. Walk is rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. No dogs. Trail booklets and maps will be available at the walk for a suggested $1 donation. For more information go to www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.
Hummingbirds: See the film “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story” at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. After the film you’ll get to see a real hummingbird nest and learn more about hummingbirds in our area. $3, register by calling 425-316-8592.
Vertfest: Improve your winter backcountry skills at Vertfest Feb. 13 and 14 at Alpental at Snoqualmie Pass. There will be racing, clinics, gear demos and more. Get details at www.nwac.us/vertfest.
Fly fishing: The Fly Fishing Show is at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, on Feb. 13 and 14. There will be a range of fly fishing events all weekend including casting demonstrations, seminars, fly-tying, book signings, gear for sale and a film festival. Admission is $15 for a single day, $25 for both days. Kids under 5 free. Film festival admission is $15 or $10 with admission to the show. Get details at http://flyfishingshow.com/lynnwood-wa.
Outdoors: A new program at Yost Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way in Edmonds, encourages families to get outside together to enjoy games, crafts and exploration. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Two courses are coming up, plants and bugs on Feb. 20 and wildlife explorers on March 12. $11 per kid, with a discount for siblings. Get more info and register at Reczone.org or call 425-771-0230. Parents are free.
Email events for the outdoor calendar to jloerch@heraldnet.com or call 425-339-3046.
