“Barns, Burgers &Brews”: The McClinchy Mile Bike Ride is April 30 starting at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave., Arlington. The 35th annual ride by B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County lets riders choose a 44-mile route to Lake McMurray in Skagit County, 28-mile loop to Granite Falls or a 33-mile route to Stanwood — or combine loops for a 105-mile ride. Free family ride on the Centennial Trail. Cost is $45. Food stops and ride support included. More at www.bikesclub.org/mcclinchy.
Everett Mountaineers Open House: 7 to 9 p.m. May 3, Snohomish PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Pat Cook will provide a presentation on Pacific Crest Trail, which he completed in 2014. At the age of 50, Cook quit his job and went for a long walk. As an inexperienced but determined backpacker, his PCT journey took almost six months and covered more than 2,650 miles. Pat saw stunning scenery, visited two hospital emergency rooms, made lifelong friends and fulfilled a goal he had since age 10 by walking through deserts, forests and mountains, all the way from Mexico to Canada. For more, go to www.mountaineers.org or email hikerchick55@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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.
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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