Outdoor classes and activities in and around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Sunday, June 25, 2017
Summer Beach Days: Learn more about the creatures on your beaches. The Washington State University Extension Snohomish County Beach Watchers have free low tide exploration events this summer at Kayak Point County Park, 15711 Marine Drive NE, Stanwood; Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo; and Olympic Beach, 200 Admiral Way, Edmonds. More at www.facebook.com/snohomishbeachwatchers.
At Kayak Point, WSU Beach Watchers will be on hand from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 25, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. June 26, 1 to 3 p.m. June 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 10, noon to 2 p.m. July 11, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. July 24, noon to 2 p.m. July 25, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22.
In Mukilteo, Beach Watchers will be there 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 25, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. July 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. July 22, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. July 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20, and 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 21.
At Olympic, times and dates are 1 to 3 p.m. on June 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 10, 9 to 11 a.m. July 21, noon to 2 p.m. July 25, and 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19.
Climb a tree: Washington State Parks and AdventureTerra of Seattle teamed up to offer guided, educational tree-climbing adventures to visitors at Deception Pass State Park, Hoypus Point area, 41020 U.S. 20, Oak Harbor. Cost is $149 for session lasting four hours. Helmets, harnesses, safety glasses, foot holds and instruction included. For ages 7 and older. More at www.AdventureTerra.com.
Welcome to Subirdia: 7 p.m. June 29, Adopt A Stream Foundation, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Presentation on birds and other wildlife in the suburbs by University of Washington wildlife science researcher John Marzluff. Space is limited. Call 425-316-8592 for reservations. Cost is $5 members, $7 non-members. Arrive between 6 and 6:30 p.m. to stroll on the Northwest Stream Center Elevated Nature Walk. More at www.streamkeeper.org.
Ride to Canada: Cascade Bicycle Club ride from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C., Aug. 18 and 19. The 175-mile route of scenic backroads starts at the north end of the University of Washington’s E-18 parking lot and finishes in downtown Vancouver over two days. More at www.cascade.org.
Mountain stewards wanted: Help teach backcountry travelers about wilderness ethics, natural history and safety on Mount Baker Ranger District trail systems. Stewards must be skilled hikers who are knowledgeable about outdoor recreation. Volunteers train in low-impact recreational skills, natural history and back country management issues. Stewards serve July through mid-September, Friday through Sunday, during daytime hours. Training includes two Saturday sessions, then participants are asked to commit three volunteer days along the trails contacting and educating visitors. More at http://bit.ly/2rig or by calling 360-854-2615.
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 through 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.
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