Free: All Washington state parks are free today. No Discover Pass is needed to park; www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
Bioblitz: Help discover and document biodiversity as part of a BioBlitz as part of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary celebration. Details at http://1.usa.gov/1pWRAdn. Events in Northwest Washington:
Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve, May 20-22
Olympic National Park, May 20-21
Klondike Gold Rush Museum, Seattle, May 21
North Cascades National Park, May 20-21
Mount Rainier National Park, May 20-21.
San Jan Island National Historic Park, May 21
Cougars: Learn about cougars in the Pacific Northwest at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cougar scientist Brian Kertson will make the presentation. For sixth graders to adults. $7; 425-316-8592 to register.
Elwha: Hear about how the Elwha River has changed, two years after the dams came down, 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Town Hall Seattle. Tickets are $5-$12; http://bit.ly/1rpQXL3.
Orcas: Learn about Puget Sound orcas at 11 a.m. May 14 at the Northwest Stream Center. Killer Whale Tales will be presented by Jeff Hogan who is a professional biologist and photographer. $7; 425-316-8592 to register.
Look up: Kevin Manning, an astronomer and former NASA consultant, will speak at 2 p.m. May 21 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Manning will present a hands-on and multimedia look at the solar system and beyond. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Email outdoor events to jloerch@heraldnet.com.
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