FYI

Take your special someone, if they love animals, to "The Ways of Whales," from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Coupeville.

Orca Network’s workshop includes a talk on transient orca whales by researcher and author Robin Baird of Cascadia Research; Brad Hanson of National Marine Fisheries Service speaking about Puget Sound porpoises and the effects of Navy sonar; and discussion of southern resident orcas, including L pod "celebrities" Lolita and Luna.

Also hear the Tulalip Orca story by Tulalip Tribal language teachers and a tribute to Keiko, of "Free Willy" fame who recently died.

Admission is $15. For more information, visit orcanetwork.org or call 360-678-3451.

The Snohomish County Native Plant Program needs volunteers to plant trees from:

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Church Creek, 29020 40th Ave. NW, Stanwood;

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 28, Quilceda Creek, 3920 98th St. NE, Marysville

Volunteers will plant native trees and shrubs in streamside areas to prevent erosion. No experience is necessary; tools, refreshments and instruction will be provided.

For more information, call 425-388-3464.

Everett Medic One Foundation’s "Valentine Breakfast Fund-raiser" begins at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave.

Donations will benefit a Heart Saver School Program. The foundation trains students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automatic defibrillators. Training is provided at no cost to schools.

They are looking for new members for the Skagit Valley Pheasants Forever Chapter No. 402. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wycoff Insurance Agency, 501 S. Second St., in Mount Vernon.

The group is planning a banquet and would like help. It also will discuss habitat projects planned for this year. For more information, call 360-336-2112.

Bob Hoffman’s name was incorrectly reported in a story on Page A1 Monday about a memorial service for mountain goat advocate Arthur Ryals of Darrington. Hoffman was Ryals’ nephew and climbing companion. The first name of Ryals’ wife, Ethel, also was incorrectly reported.

If you have an item for FYI, call Kristi O’Harran at 425-339-3451. If you have a news tip or an idea for a local story, call the city desk at 425-339-3428, or e-mail newstips@heraldnet.com.

Other numbers to call:

Everett, 425-339-3200

425-339-3470, after 4 p.m.