outdoors calendar

Events

Edmonds Parks & Recreation: Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; register at 425-771-0230; www.reczone.org.

Ÿ Frogwatch USA, a volunteer program contributes to preventing the decline of frogs and protecting important wetland habitats. Learn how to collect and report information about frog and toad populations. Class meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 6 to 27. Registration $25, supply fee $5. Children 10 and up are welcome, if registering with an adult.

Everett Parks and Recreation: 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, 425-257-7314, www.ci.everett.wa.us.

Ÿ Learn to row at introductory classes 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays April 4 to 16, at Everett Rowing Association, Langus Park Shellhouse, $60. Classes cover sweep rowing, boat handling and oarsmanship. Appropriate for beginners or rowers who haven’t been on the water for two years or more. Youths 14-17 are welcome with a participating adult.

Greg’s Custom Fishing Rods: 12405 20th St. NE, Lake Stevens; registration required at 425-335-1391; www.gregscustomrods.com.

Ÿ Rod-building class; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 5, 6, 12, 13. The four-evening class includes instruction, use of the workshop and tools, and epoxy for the rod. $35.

Pilchuck Audubon Society: Birding trips, pack a lunch if it’s not provided; www.pilchuckaudubon.org.

Ÿ Point No Point; meet at 7 a.m. March 29 at the Edmonds Marsh.(South of W. Dayton Street, turn left just before the railroad tracks). Ferry to Kingston and bird during the voyage, at the docks, Point No Point and Foulweather Bluff. Waterfowl, shorebirds and passerines. Trip leader: Virginia Clark 360-435-3750.

Ÿ Mill Creek and Vicinity; meet 8 a.m. April 5, Lynnwood Walmart lot at 1400 164th St. SW (I-5 Exit 183). Park at the edge of the lot to the west. Trip includes Silver Lake, Martha Lake, Rhody Ridge Arboretum, North Creek Park. Trip Leaders: Virginia Clark, 360-435-3750, John dePlace, 425-357-0944.