Beavers: See the IMAX movie “Beavers” and a presentation on beaver habits, habitat and physiology, presented by Sammy the Salmon and Fred the Head, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Adopt A Stream Foundation, NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. For info: www.streamkeeper.org or call 425-316-8592. Admission is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members; $7 non-members.
Powder: Seattle is on the 19-stop tour of “Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks,” presented by REI Co-Op. It will be shown at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Seattle REI. “Monumental” follows skiers in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Glacier and Olympic National Parks and features the voices of park rangers and locals. Meanwhile, as skiers travel farther and farther, looking for untracked powder, a cast of skiers showcases what’s possible in national parks. Featured skiers include Lynsey Dyer, Max Hammer, Greg Hill, Colter Hinchliffe, Connery Lundin, Andy Mahre, Griffin Post and Kalen Thorien. Athletes and filmmakers will answer questions following screening. Tickets at Powder.com/Monumental.
Paddle for plants: Volunteers wanted 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Kenmore Waterfront Activity Center, 7353 NE 175th St., Kenmore. Canoe transport of kids and adults across swamp creek where the volunteers will plant up to 400 native trees and shrubs along Swamp Creek in Kenmore’s Squires Landing Park. More at: www.streamkeeper.org or call Adopt A Stream Foundation at 425-316-8592.
Green days: Help keep Everett’s parks healthy and green. No experience is necessary and all tools are provided. Upcoming Green Partnership volunteer Saturdays are: Nov. 19, American Legion Memorial Park, with salmon-themed work party with lesson on salmon and forest restoration. Nov. 26, Howarth Park. Sessions are 9 a.m. to noon. For more: https://everettwa.gov/796/Green-Everett-Partnership.
#OptOutside: Skip the malls on Black Friday, Nov. 25 and go outdoors. Not sure where to go? Check out www.nps.gov for details about visiting Mount Rainier, North Cascades or Olympic National Park.
Sno-Park: Sno-Park permits allow visitors to park in specially cleared, designated parking lots with access to cross-country and downhill skiing, skijoring, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing and tubing areas throughout the state. Permit vendors are not always located near Sno-Parks; the State Parks Winter Recreation Program recommends purchasing them in advance at http://parks.state.wa.us/winter. In addition to a one-day permit, an annual seasonal Sno-Park permit is available. A special groomed trail permit must be purchased, along with a seasonal Sno-Park permit, for the following sno-parks: Hyak, Crystal Springs, Cabin Creek, Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee (including Nason Ridge), Chiwawa Loop and Mount Spokane. All Sno-Parks honor the one-day permit, and individuals who purchase a one-day permit are not required to purchase a special groomed trail permit.
Parks open: More than 90 state parks will remain open (at least on weekends and holidays) for winter camping and day use this season, while about 18 parks will close until spring. For winter schedules online: parks.state.wa.us/158/Winter-Schedule. Even if a park is open, it may have its water shut off, fewer open restrooms and some boat launches removed. Most parks offer off-season rates. Deception Pass State Park is still taking camp reservations. Go to www.parks.state.wa.us, and follow link to “reservations.” Some parks have yurts and cabins. For more: www.parks.state.wa.us/yurtsandcabins.
12 free days: State Parks free day dates for 2017. Discover Pass not required to visit parks on designated days by vehicle. The 2017 State Parks free days are: Jan. 1. Jan. 15-16. March 19 (State Park’s 104th birthday). April 15. April 22. June 3. June 10. Aug. 25 (National Park Service 101st birthday). Sept. 30. Nov. 11. Nov. 24. For more: www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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