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Jetty Island Days: Ferries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 4 at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive, Everett; $3 fee for parking; suggested donation $2 for adults, $1 for kids; 425-257-8304; everettwa.gov/jettyisland.
Sea kayaking: The Everett Sea Kayaking Committee is leading a trip through Chuckanut Bay on Aug. 12. The trek, mildly difficult, is 8 nautical miles long, from one end of the bay to the other. Space is limited. Bring your own boat, gear, food and water. Meet at Larrabee State Park (Wildcat Cove), 6 miles south of Bellingham. More at www.mountaineers.org.
Zimmerman Trail: The trail in Arlington has reopened after a winter storm knocked it out of commission for four months. Maintenance crews repaired damage to the trail’s stair treads and installed temporary hand railings. The half-mile trail connects Crown Ridge Boulevard with 204th Street and features a wooden staircase, which is often used for fitness routines.
Northwest Stream Center: Free admission to the Northwest Stream Center is Aug. 22-26 at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn about the interconnections between forests, streams, wetlands, fish, wildlife and people. Hours are between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wildlife viewing opportunities are limited to 30 people every half-hour. Reservations are advised by calling 425-316-8592. More at www.streamkeeper.org.
Free park-ing: The next day to visit Washington State Parks without an entrance fee is Aug. 25 on the National Park Service’s 102nd birthday. Others free days are Sept. 22 (National Public Lands Day), Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) and Nov. 23 (Autumn Day). More at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
Discovery Hike: Explore forest ecosystems at Wallace Falls State Park at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26, 14503 Wallace Lake Road, Gold Bar. The program is led by park staff, lasts 45 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Sturdy shoes and bottled water are recommended. More at www.parks.state.wa.us or call 425-455-7010.
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Navigation basics: “Map and Compass Navigation Basics” is at 6 p.m. Aug. 14 at Alderwood REI, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. The class will cover how to use a compass and a topographic map in tandem, pinpoint a location through triangulation and then navigate to new locations following a bearing. The hands-on class costs $30 for members, $50 for non-members. Limited space. More at www.rei.com.
All about beavers: Watch “All About Beavers” at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. The IMAX movie is set in the forest and lakes of the Canadian Rockies and follows the lives of a family of beavers as they grow, play and transform the world around them. At 6 p.m. before the movie, enjoy a nature walk through 20 acres of forests and wetlands. Tickets are $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 for non-members. More at www.streamkeeper.org or call 425-316-8592.
Evenings at Wallace Falls: Learn about flora and fauna unique to the Northwest at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at Wallace Falls State Park, 14503 Wallace Lake Road. Meet with park staff in the park’s amphitheater to learn how to interact with wildlife, identify local plants and find out about the region’s history. Topics change monthly. A Discover Pass is required. Call 425-455-7010 or email joy.kacoroski@parks.wa.gov for more information.
More about beavers: A free Living with Beavers class is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road, Lake Stevens. Alex Pitman, habitat specialist with Snohomish Conservation District, will explain why beavers benefit watersheds, how to manage them with trickle dubes, beaver deceivers and by installing protective caging around trees. Register at www.eventbrite.com or by calling 425-377-7013.
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