Outdoor classes and activities in and around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Sunday, May 7, 2017
Trails school: North Cascades Trail Skills College is May 20 and 21 in Darrington. Free classes for 80 to 100 students who want to learn about trail work or further their skills. The event is for volunteers, beginners and experts, to inspire citizen stewardship of trails. In exchange for attending the training, volunteers are encouraged to spend at least 16 hours on trail projects in the coming year. Free car/tent camping and meals. Participants should be prepared to hike a minimum of 1 to 2 miles while carrying personal gear and tools. Hands-on learning opportunities in many classes, resulting in 6-8 hours of active trail maintenance per day. More at www.pcta.org or volunteer@pcta.org.
Docent training: The Adopt A Stream Foundation seeks docent naturalists to give interpretive tours at its Northwest Stream Center, McCollum Park in south Everett. An orientation is 1 to 3 p.m. May 15 or 7 to 9 p.m. May 16. Required training runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20. An application and background check are required. No formal education in natural resources is required. More at www.streamkeeper.org, 425-316-8592.
Kids Fish-In: Everett’s annual fishing event for ages 4-14 is 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 13 at Sullivan Park on Silver Lake, 11405 W. Silver Lake Road. To register and secure a spot, call 425-257-8300, ext. 2. Bring your own rod, reel and tackle box. Limited supply of equipment to borrow.
Mount St. Helens: Washington State Parks offers a diverse series of programs exploring the May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens and subsequent recovery. The programs are at varying times from May 13 to Sept. 10 at Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, 3029 Spirit Lake Highway, Castle Rock and at Seaquest State Park, located directly across the highway. Programs include interactive talks and hands-on demonstrations on the region’s history and the eruption, guided walks through the wetland ecosystem of Silver Lake and Junior Ranger evening activities for kids of all ages. More at www.parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens.
Food forage: Jennifer Hahn shares 30 years of delicious adventures on the Inside Passage in a speaker series talk from 6 to 8 p.m. May 23, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. Hahn sea-kayaked solo from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Bellingham over two springs and summers. She supplemented her dry foods with fresh fish, sea vegetables, urchin, berries, roots and wild greens. Her books include “Spirited Waters: Soloing South Through the Inside Passage,” “Pacific Feast” and “Pacific Coast Foraging Guide.” The outdoor adventure series is the fourth Tuesday of the month. Local authors and outdoor enthusiasts share their adventures and expertise on topics such as hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, climbing, trekking, photography and birding. There is a $3 suggested donation at the door. For more, call 360-363-8400.
“All About Beavers”: Adopt A Stream Foundation presentation by Sammy the Salmon and Fred the Head, 7 p.m. May 25, Northwest Stream Center Auditorium, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Includes showing of the IMAX movie “Beavers,” a presentation on beaver habits, habitat requirements and physiology. Reservations at 425-316-8592. Cost is $3. More at www.streamkeeper.org.
Get wild: The Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks, hosts public presentations the third Wednesday of the month. For more, call 360-387-2236, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat.org or email camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.
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