Outdoor classes and activities in and around Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Sunday, April 22, 2018

GET OUT

Free park-ing: The next day to visit Washington State Parks without an entrance fee is April 22, Earth Day. Other free days are June 2 (National Trails Day), June 9 (National Get Outdoors Day), June 10 (Fishing Day), Aug. 25 (the National Park Service’s 102nd birthday), Sept. 22 (National Public Lands Day), Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), and Nov. 23 (Autumn Day). More at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.

Trail leadership: Learn the skills to lead trail maintenance crews in a safe manner at 9 a.m. April 22 at Lord Hill Regional Park, 12921 150th St., Snohomish. The day will involve around 1 to 3 miles of hiking, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, digging and chopping. Discussions will cover how to meet the standards of different types of trails, how to get to know a crew and where to fit them in on the trail. Bring a day pack, long sleeve work shirt, long pants, sturdy boots and gaiters, gloves and eye protection, along with lunch, snacks and drinks. Helmets, tools and maps will be provided. More at www.mountaineers.org.

Earth Day march: March in support of raising awareness of global, national and local environmental issues at 1 p.m. April 22 in downtown Snohomish. The event is sponsored by Snohomish Rising, a grassroots organization focused on creating and supporting political, social and economic transformation. Meet at Angel Arms Works at 230 Ave. B, Snohomish. The march begins at 1101 First Street, continues down First Street to Centennial Trail and concludes near the Boys & Girls Club.

Fishing day: The Sky Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a free kids’ trout fishing day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29 at Lake Tyre, 14964 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Ages 12 and under can fish for free and win prizes. There will be $6,000 worth of fish in a netted area at the south end of the lake to make things easy. An adult fishing derby follows from 2 to 5 p.m. with a cash prize of $250 for biggest fish and a $500 bonus for catching a “tagged” fish; the entry fee is $10. Contact Gary Bee at nshore@nwlink.com or Jeff Shirley at 425-359-7756 for more information.

Guided tour: Celebrate Mother’s Day with two guided walking tours of aesthetic trees in Snohomish’s historic district led by the Green Snohomish Group at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on May 13. Meet at Looking Glass Coffee Shop, 801 First St., Snohomish. The event is free, though donations are accepted. The tours are typically 90 minutes. Trees of Snohomish Walking Guides are available. Email lyabadgley@comcast.net or call 360-348-7059 for more information.

Airport run: Walk or run alongside Paine Field and watch the planes fly at the Flyin’ 5K/10K at 8 a.m. May 19 at the Historic Flight Foundation, 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo. The third annual event takes runners through the Historic Flight Foundation, past classic vintage aircraft and along the perimeter road while airplanes fly overhead. Participants receive a Flyin’ 5K/10K race shirt, while a pancake breakfast is available for an additional cost. More at www.runsignup.com.

STAY IN

Marine movies: Learn more about Puget Sound and global marine environment through Our Coast Community Film Series. Features discussions led by film directors and marine experts from around the Northwest. See “Chasing Coral,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 25, Everett Community College, and 7 to 9 p.m. April 22 at University of Washington-Bothell. More at www.snocomrc.org.

All about otters: The 52-minute film “Season of the Otters” is being presented at 7 p.m. April 26 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th Street SE, Everett. The movie, good for all ages, follows otters in Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming for a year. The otters play, hunt and confront other wildlife, including coyotes, eagles and even a grizzly bear. The screening is sponsored by Snohomish County Parks and the Adopt A Stream Foundation. More at www.streamkeeper.org.

Bear defense: Find out how to be safe in the presence of bears. The free presentation “PlaySmart in Bear Country” by Defenders of Wildlife staff is 2 p.m. May 5 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett. Defenders of Wildlife is a nonprofit conservation organization. There are more than 25,000 black bears and grizzlies in Washington. Learn how to prevent and respond to a bear encounter during the spring, when bears are waking from hiberation. Call 425-257-8000.

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