Photos: Billy Hoppe, a Washington state park ranger, will show his wildlife photographs at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. The presentation will include images from Camano Island and beyond. Hoppe is a winner of many awards for wildlife photography. He will offer tips for shooting photos while respecting wildlife. For details, call 360-387-2236, go to www.camanowildlifehabitat.org or email camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.
Bugs: Learn about waterbugs at 10 a.m. Jan. 23 at Brightwater Center, 22505 Highway 9, Woodinville. You’ll collect bugs from outdoor ponds and then return to a classroom to take a closer look. Water-quality investigations and other bug-related activities will follow. Families welcome. Register at http://bit.ly/1P2Vc9n.
Gear: Buy or sell used gear at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at The Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Get more info at bit.ly/1VKU9do.
White birds: Learn about swans and snow geese at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SW, Everett. Martha Jordan, executive director of the NW Swan Conservation Association, will talk about how and where to see the birds, challenges they face, identification and more. $7, register by calling 425-316-8592.
Reproduction: Learn about reproductive techniques and strategies in the natural world at 1 p.m. Jan. 30 at Brightwater Center, 22505 Highway 9, Woodinville. This class, for adults and mature youths, will discuss the reproductive biology of common species. Topics will include courtship, mating and survival strategies. Register at http://bit.ly/1mYzbMg.
Winter fun: The Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival is at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at The Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. See films celebrating the joy of human-powered winter sports in the backcountry. Get more info at bit.ly/22LTqxo.
Photography: Learn the basics of photography in an intensive course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at The Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. $75 members, $85 nonmembers. Get details and register at bit.ly/1POQgUm
White birds: The Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival is Feb. 27 and 28. There will be tours, speakers, classes and other activities. Get more info atwww.snowgoosefest.org.
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