Outdoor classes and activities in and around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Sunday, February 26, 2017
Wild cats: Learn all about lynx, 7 p.m. March 2, Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. “Lynx and Showshoe Hare” is the topic of the presentation by University of Washington wildlife science Professor Aaron Wirsing, who has done extensive research on the predator and prey in the complex, mysterious web of life in deep forests. For fifth-graders to adults. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream members; $7 for non-members. Reservations required by calling 425-316-8592. More at www.stream keeper.org.
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Plant trees: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 18, Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center, 7353 175th St., Kenmore. Volunteers needed to plant 400 trees and shrubs that will be used to restore natural streamside vegetation benefiting salmon. Go across Swamp Creek by canoe. Team up with the Adopt A Stream Foundation, the Sno-King Watershed Council and the City of Kenmore. Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board funds were used to purchase the trees and shrubs and to prepare the Swamp Creek streamside area for planting. More at www.streamkeeper.org.
Ride: Cascade Bicycle Club’s Valley River Ride, April 2, follows the Cedar and Green rivers, and features low-traveled roads, protected trails and a few miles of hard-packed gravel. The ride boasts a low elevation on a nature-inspired route great for those just venturing into longer distance rides. Choose from an easygoing 30-mile route, a 50-mile route with a few challenging hills or knock out your first 62-mile metric century of the year. More at www.cascade.org; info@cascade.org or 206-522-3222.
CLASSES, TALKS &MORE
Live vicariously: Each month, on the fourth Tuesday, Marysville Opera House hosts an outdoor adventure speaker. Local authors and outdoor enthusiasts will share their adventures and expertise on topics including hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, climbing, trekking, photography and birding. Next up: Craig Romano, hiker and author, will speak 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Q&A, book sales and signing. Cost is $3. For more, call 360-363-8408.
Immerse yourself: The WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watcher course is 80 hours of training. Then craft your own volunteer experience by giving back 80 hours in Puget Sound education, research or stewardship projects that you select over the next two years. Training includes lectures on topics from marine wildlife to water quality to climate change and guided field trips. The training will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday from March 17 to May 19 and two Saturday field trips April 1 and 29. Applications are due Feb. 26; a free background check is required. There is a $55 (electronic version) or $75 (hard copy) materials fee. More at www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/Snohomish/training; chrys@wsu.edu or 425-357-6020.
Gear grab: The Everett branch of The Mountaineers is hosting a gear grab and and potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. March 1, Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Bring in that gear that has been sitting in your garage for decades. You can sell or trade it and buy more from others. Guest speaker is Craig Romano, an outdoors author who has written many Mountaineer Hiking Guidebooks. More at tinyurl.com/geargrabdinner.
