Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Published 3:42 pm Friday, February 5, 2016
Treasure hunt: The Great Northwest Glass Quest is Feb. 12 to 21. The hunt takes place throughout Stanwood and Camano Island. Searchers look for plastic balls, using a treasure map. The balls can be exchanged for hand-blown glass balls by world-renowned local artists Mark and Marcus Ellinger. The plastic replicas are hidden each morning throughout the 10-day quest. For details or to download the map go to www.thegreatnwglassquest.com.
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 Feb. 13 and 14 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. 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.
Eagles: Learn about the breeding and winter ecology of the bald eagle at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. Jim Watson, wildlife research scientist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and lead researcher for statewide raptor studies, will talk about bald eagles, their remarkable population recovery and challenges the species now faces. Watson has spent 40 years studying raptors in the western United States and abroad. For information, call 360-387-2236, go to www.camanowildlifehabitat.org or email camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.
Outdoors: A 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 info and register at Reczone.org or call 425-771-0230. Parents are free.
Expo: The Recreation Northwest Expo is Feb. 25 to 27 in Bellingham. There is a summit with speakers, excursions, exhibitors and more. Get details at www.recreationnorthwest.org.
White birds: The Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival is Feb. 27 and 28. There will be tours, speakers, classes and other activities. Get info at www.snowgoosefest.org.
Learning: North Cascades Institute has a varied spring line-up for people looking to combine fun and education. Options include canoeing Ross Lake or the Skagit River; exploring Yellow, Jones and Sucia islands by boat and boot; snakes and amphibians of the Methow Valley; and Sauk Mountain wildflowers. For a schedule and info, go to ncascades.org.
Email events for the outdoor calendar to jloerch@heraldnet.com or call 425-339-3046.
