Climbing: Blake Herrington will talk about his new climbing guidebook, focusing on routes in Washington and southern British Columbia at 7 p.m. March 22 at The Mountaineers program center, 7700 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle. Get details at www.mountaineers.org.
Bigfoot: Is it real or a myth? Decide for yourself after listening to David George Gordon, author of “Field Guide to the Sasquatch” at 2 p.m. March 26 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. For teens and adults. More info: http://sno-isle.org/events.
Bear dogs: Meet Colter and Savute, Karelian bear dogs who help resolve bear-people conflicts, at 1 p.m. March 26. The dogs and their handlers will be at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 128th Street SE, Everett. They will talk about bears and bear safety and give a demonstration of the dogs’ skills at scaring off bears. $7, $5 for Adopt A Stream members. Call 425-316-8592 to make a reservation.
Trees: Woodland owners can learn about tree care from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, March 29 to May 17 at the WSU Snohomish County Extension Cougar Auditorium, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. A field day is on April 30.The course teaches owners of wooded property how to assess trees, avoid insect and disease problems, enhance wildlife habitat and get a fair deal when selling logs. Participants will create a Forest Stewardship Plan, which qualifying landowners can use to lower their property taxes. $215. Register and get information at http://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/cpsnoco or call 206-263-1128.
Photography: Andy Porter offers a class on nature photography at 6 p.m. March 31 at the Marysville Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. For information and to register, go to www.marysvillewa.gov.
Boating: A 7-week boating course, offered by the Everett Sail and Power Squadron, begins April 11 at the Port of Everett, Everett Yacht Club Building, 404 14th Street. The course covers fundamentals of safe boating. Upon successful completion of the final test, students qualify for the Washington State Boater Education card required before operating watercraft in Washington. $50 non-members/$35 members. Second person sharing supplies, $20. Register at usps.org/Everett, or contact James West at 425-778-0283 or by email phnx789@msn.com.
Whales: Welcome the return of the gray whales on April 16 and 17 in Langley on Whidbey Island. The event includes educational displays, children’s activities and a parade on Saturday. A cruise to see the gray whales is on Sunday afternoon. Get details at www.orcanetwork.org.
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