Orcas: Learn about killer whales, 7 p.m. June 21, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 NE Camano Drive. Cindy Hansen of the Orca Network will discuss the biology, social structure, culture and endangered status of orcas. 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.
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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