Are you planning a hike in the forest, mountain biking down a wilderness trail or an overnight campout in the woods?
Chances are you will be in cougar country.
What do they eat? Where do they live? How should you handle an encounter?
Rocky Spencer, a biologist with the state Fish and Wildlife Department, will answer those questions.
Learn about cougars at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
Tickets are $4 for Adopt-A-Stream Foundation members or $6 for nonmembers. Reserve a seat by calling 425-316-8592.
Spruce up Whidbey fairgrounds
In anticipation of the fair Aug. 19-22, the Island County Fair Association is hosting a community workday from 4 p.m. until dark Wednesday at 819 Camano Ave. in Langley.
Volunteers are needed to help clean out debris from behind the barns. Bring gloves, rakes and shovels. Those who would rather garden are asked to bring small hand tools. A load of beauty bark is available, and there’s always weeding to be done.
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring clothes hangers for marshmallow forks.
The fair is 90 percent volunteer-driven. No county money supports fairground maintenance.
Riverside neighbors are offered a ride
The Riverside Neighborhood Association is looking for neighbors to ride its float or walk in the July 4 parade in Everett.
Meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Colby Avenue staging area near Everett High School. They want the rest of Everett to see how their community shows spirit and pride. The Riverside neighborhood is bordered by 19th Street, the Snohomish River, Pacific Avenue and Broadway.
A float work party is planned for 7 p.m. Friday at 2616 Baker Ave. For more information, call 425-303-0739.
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