Outdoors classes and activities around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Sunday, May 13, 2018
GET OUT
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.
Sea kayaking: Paddle a loop on the Snohomish River and Stemboat Slough with the Everett Sea Kayaking Committee at 10 a.m. March 27 beginning at the boat launch on 10th Street and West Marine View Drive in Everett. Kayakers will ride the current, fight the current and winds a little. The pace will be steady, not fast. Riders must have earned the following two badges to participate: Basic Sea Kayaking Course Student and Basic Sea Kayaking Course. Availability is limited. Sign up at www.mountaineers.org.
Free park-ing: The next day to visit Washington State Parks without an entrance fee is June 2, National Trails Day. Others free days are 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.
Crab dash: The sixth annual Camano Crab Dash 5K/10K fun run/walk is June 23 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. The course loops around the island, including along Utsalady Bay and “Killer Crab Hill.” Water stations will be posted along the route. The race will be professionally timed. Sign up online at www.runsignup.com, at the Camano Center or by printing a registration form from www.camanocenter.org and mailing it with payment. Cost is $22.50. Call 360-387-0222.
STAY IN
Island trees: Kevin Zobrist, author of “Native Trees of Western Washington” and a Washington State University forestry professor, is will present on the native trees found on Camano Island at 7 p.m. May 16 at the Island County Multipurpose Center (Blue Building), 141 N. East Camano Drive. Learn how to identify trees you encounter in the wild, their special features, adaptations and ecological roles. For more information, call 360-387-2236, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat.org or email camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.
Cougar safety: Learn how to safely navigate a forest with cougars around at 7 p.m. May 17 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Washington Department Fish and Wildlife’s Brian Kertson, a cougar expert, will give a lecture on ecology, behavior and management. Learn how to identify cougar signs in the woods and how to co-exist with them. Reservations are required. Call 425-316-8592. Hosted by the Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department and Adopt A Stream Foundation. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream members, $7 for non-members.
Finding adventure: Kyle Bingham, a Marysville native and adventure travel company owner, will talk about his experiences traveling the world, seeking out adventure and how anyone can do the same at 6 p.m. May 22 at the Marysville Opera House. Bingham owns Unavita, a travel company that spans the globe and seeks out exciting destinations. The presentation will include stories, short videos and pictures. It is part of Marysville’s Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series. More at www.marysvillewa.gov/762/Opera-House.
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