Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 10:51 am Friday, April 29, 2016

Leave no trace: Diane Jochimsen, a member of the Everett branch of The Mountaineers since 1990, will speak about leave no trace principles at 7 p.m. May 4 in the Drewel East Admin Building, Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett; www.everettmountaineers.org.

Cougars: Learn about cougars in the Pacific Northwest at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cougar scientist Brian Kertson will make the presentation. For sixth graders to adults. $7; 425-316-8592 to register.

Orcas: Learn about Puget Sound orcas at 11 a.m. May 14 at the Northwest Stream Center. Killer Whale Tales will be presented by Jeff Hogan who is a professional biologist and photographer. $7; 425-316-8592 to register.

Elwha: Hear about how the Elwha River has changed, two years after the dams came down at 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Town Hall Seattle. Experts on the subject will speak and kayakers will give a presentation about a source to sea trip. Tickets are $5-$12; http://bit.ly/1rpQXL3.

Garden: Mother’s Day at the Garden is noon to 4 p.m. May 8 at Meerkerk Gardens on Whidbey Island. $10, 16 and under free. There will be a concert on the lawn and pie for sale; www.meerkerkgardens.org.

BeWild: Brendan Leonard is the next speaker in The Mountaineers BeWild series. Leonard is an author and creator of semi-rad.com. He speaks at 7 p.m. May 19 at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center; $12; www.mountaineers.org.

Birds: Imagine Children’s Museum offers a Kid’s Bird Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7. Sarvey Wildlife will have raptors at the event. There will also be games, art activities and information tables. The event is sponsored by Pilchuck Audubon Society. Museum admission is $10; www.imaginecm.org.

Watershed fair: A Watershed Fun Fair is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at the Willow Creek Salmon Hatchery, 95 Pine St., Edmonds. The event includes activities and demonstrations for kids and adults. For information, contact Jennifer Leach at 425-771-0227 or jennifer.leach@edmondswa.gov.

Boating skills: Two upcoming classed in Seattle offer useful skills for recreational boaters. A class at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30 at Fishermen’s Terminal will teach how to keep small outboard engines running properly. Class is $40. And 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14, also at Fishermen’s Terminal, learn about how to properly stand watch on a ship. $50. To register or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken at 206-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu.

Boat checks: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron will offer free vessel safety checks by qualified examiners for local recreational boaters. The checks are May 7 and 21 at Port of Everett, south marina. Reserve a spot by emailing ESPSVSC@gmail.com.

Bike donations: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, 2531 Broadway Ave., Everett, is asking for donations of kids bikes for its Kid’s Bike Swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12. Bikes with 20-inch and 24-inch wheels are especially needed. Donations earn credit for larger bicycles. For details: www.sharingwheels.org.

Elwha: Hear experts speak about the Elwha River more than two years after the dams were removed. “An Evening on the Elwha” is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 12 at Town Hall Seattle. The program will include a presentation by a writer and photographer who explored the length of the river last year. Tickets are $5-$10; http://bit.ly/1rpQXL3.

Email outdoor events to jloerch@heraldnet.com.