Clouds and birds: Maria Mudd Ruth, author of natural history books, kicks off this season’s Outdoor Adventure Speakers Series, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26, Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. Cost is $3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Highlights include a selection of slides and short readings from two of her books on clouds and birds. On the fourth Tuesday of each month, authors and outdoor enthusiasts share their adventures and expertise on topics including hiking, snowshoeing, biking, photography, birding and more. More at http://marysvillewa.gov.
National Geographic Speaker Series: A series of six talks from the front lines of exploration returns to Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. The season opens with “Into the Arctic Kingdom” by photographer Florian Schulz at 2 p.m. Oct. 22, and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. Schulz’s multi-year quest to document the Arctic took him to the ends of the Earth while camping for weeks in jarring winter conditions and accompanying traditional Inuit hunters all to get an intimate look at life in the Arctic. There Schulz tracked families of polar bears, followed the vast caribou herds and captured the Northern Lights. Schulz takes audiences on a legendary journey into the Arctic kingdom with a special focus on the Arctic Refuge, one of the world’s last great wilderness. More at www.benaroyahall.org or by calling 206-215-4747.
Streamkeepers needed: Thornton Creek, the most polluted stream in Seattle, needs streamkeepers. The first of a two-part training is 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17, North Seattle College, Room CC1161, 9600 College Way N. The second outdoor field training date options are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 or Oct. 21, at Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, and two locations on Thornton Creek. Free. Registration required by calling 425-316-8592 or emailing aasf@streamkeeper.org.
Every Kid in a Park: Free entry into all federal parks, forests and recreation areas for a full year for fourth graders and their families. The Forest Service is partnering with schools and educators in Washington to plan Every Kid in a Park events in local communities and distribute passes at back-to-school events. The Every Kid in a Park initiative encourages opportunities to explore, learn and play in the spectacular places that belong to us all and aims to inspire future generations to serve as stewards of these places. Print out a paper voucher for free entry at www.everykidinapark.gov. The pass is valid until Aug. 31.
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