Upcoming outdoor events in Snohomish County and nearby
Published 7:55 am Friday, May 13, 2016
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.
Wolf: Watch a film and join a discussion about a young male gray wolf, known as OR-7 that traveled over Oregon and became the first free-roaming wolf in California in nearly 90 years. The event is at 2 p.m. May 21 at the REI store in Seattle. Free but registration required; http://bit.ly/24SIUYT.
Look up: Kevin Manning, an astronomer and former NASA consultant, will speak at 2 p.m. May 21 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Manning will present a hands-on and multimedia look at the solar system and beyond. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Boat checks: The Everett Sail and Power Squadron will offer free vessel safety checks for local recreational boaters. The checks are scheduled for May 21 at Port of Everett, south marina. Reserve a spot by emailing ESPSVSC@gmail.com.
Birdathon: The Pilchuck Audubon’s Big Day birding competition is Friday through to May 23. There are various ways to compete and raise funds for the group, with prizes in each category. Get details at pilchuckaudubon.org.
Walk: Join the Sound Steppers Volkssport Club for a walk starting between 9 a.m. and noon on June 4 at Edmonds College Campus, 20000 68th Ave West, Lynnwood. Walks are 3.1 miles or 6.2 miles. Free but register at www.soundsteppers.org.
Trails: National Trails Day is June 4. Events are planned around the region and you can find those closest to you at nationaltrailsday.americanhiking.org.
Bike donations: Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, 2531 Broadway Ave., Everett, seeks 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. Get details at: www.sharingwheels.org.
Email outdoor events to jloerch@heraldnet.com.
