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Every Tuesday and Thursday: Mazama Street Rambles, Portland; casual hikes exploring the streets and trails of West Portland; meet in REI parking garage on corner of NW 14th and Johnson prior to 6 p.m.; (503) 227-2345, www.mazamas.org (12/07)
Family Fridays at Carkeek Environmental Learning Center, Seattle; arts & crafts projects, stories, evening hikes, films, and more; 7-8:30 p.m.; (206) 684-0877x1, www.cityofseattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/Carkeek.htm (12/07)
Saturdays, June 7-Sept. 13: Forest Hikes, North Cascades Environmental Learning Center on Diablo Lake, 3-6 mile hikes suitable for all ages; 1–5 p.m.; (360) 856-5700 x209, www.ncascades.org(12/07)
Saturdays and Sundays: Guided Nature Hikes, Tryon Creek State Park, OR; (503) 636-9886, tryonfriends.org (1/08)
Ongoing: Map & Compass Class, Tualatin and Portland REI stores, OR; www.rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: GPS 101 and GPS 201, Seattle, Redmond and Tukwila REI stores; learn how a GPS works and how it can enhance your outdoor experience; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: GPS 101, Portland REI store; learn to navigate with confidence the high-tech way with this intro level GPS class; if you have one, bring your own GPS; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Backpacking 101, Portland and Tualatin REI stores; REI expert will cover backpacking essentials: choosing a pack, selecting proper clothing and footwear and understanding the basic gear you need to reach your destination; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Ultralight Backpacking, Portland REI store; REI expert Mike Tuskes will cover gear and techniques for lightening your load on the trail; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Map and Compass 101, Portland REI store; 6-8:30 p.m.; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Camp Cooking and Camp Food Demos, Portland REI store, OR; learn helpful hints for planning and preparing tasty, nutritious trail meals; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Steward Volunteers; receive training in low-impact recreational skills and back country management issues, then volunteer for three daytime shifts on the lower segments of these high-use trails interacting with the public; (360) 856-5700, christian_martin@ncascades.org (12/07)
Ongoing: Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series, Portland; Oregon Zoo; www.oregonzoo.org (12/08)
Ongoing: Kayak Camping, Tualatin REI store, OR; (503) 624-8600, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Winter Camping 101, Tukwila REI, WA; rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Prep for Climbing Rainier, Tukwila REI, WA; rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Wilderness First Aid Class, Seattle and Bellingham; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Wilderness First Responder/WEMT Recertification Class, Seattle and Bellingham; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com (1/09)

January

Jan. 24 : Photography Awards Gala, Portland; (503) 970-9357, www.photooftheyear.net (12/08)
January 24-25: Seattle Travel Show, seattletravelshow.com (12/08)

February

Feb 7: Discover Oregon Birds of Prey, Portland; Explore Sauvie Island in search of magnificent bald eagles, hawks and falcons that spend the winter here; hot drinks and donuts; $5 per vehicle; (503) 797-1850, www.metro-region.org/parks (1/09)
Feb. 12-18: Race to the Sky, Camp Rimini, MT; Race to the Sky Sled Dog Race; (406) 881-DOGS, www.racetothesky.org (1/09)

March

March 3: Experience Costa Rica presentation, Portland REI store; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/08)
March 4: Oregon Nordic Club’s Monthly Program, Portland; Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.; 7:30-9 p.m.; (503) 244-4262, www.onc.org (1/08)
March 6-May 22: Everett Alpine Scrambing Course, Everett, WA; (800) 573-8484, www.mountaineers.org (1/08)
March 7-9: Avalanche Awareness Class, Portland; (503) 227-2345, info@mazamas.org, www.mazamas.org (12/07)
March 8: Greenway Park Restoration Project, Tigard, OR; (503) 629-6305 x 2953, mmarcum@thprd.com (1/08)
March 8: GPS 101, Portland; downtown REI store; learn how a GPS works and how it can enhance your outdoor experience; 6:30 p.m.; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/08)
March 8: SOLV Native Tree Plant, Tualatin REI store, OR; (503) 624-8600, rei.com (1/08)
March 8, 22: GPS 101, Tualatin, OR; REI store; learn how a GPS works and how it can enhance your outdoor experience; (503) 624-8600, www.rei.com/stores/tualatin (1/08)

March 9: Whidbey Island General Waterbird and History, Whidbey Island, WA; www.evergreenescapes.com (2/08
March 12: Hiking New Zealand, Portland REI store; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/08)
March 15: Forest Park Trailwork Party, Portland; Friends of Forest Park; (503) 223-5449, www.friendsofforestpark.org (1/08)
March 15: Equinox in the Park, Burien, WA; Seahurst Park; nature walk in the park; ages 6 and older; (206) 988-3712, www.scienceatseahurst.org (1/08)
March 17-April 28 : Mazamas Basic Climbing Class, Portland; (503) 227-2345, info@mazamas.org, www.mazamas.org (12/07)
March 18: Map & Compass 101, Portland; downtown REI store; hands-on class will get you comfortable with navigating the time-honored way; 6 p.m.; (503) 221-1938, rei.com(1/08)
March 21-30: WFR Class, Seattle; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com(12/07)
March 21-30: Wilderness First Responder Class, Bellingham, WA; Wilderness EMT, including CPR; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com(12/07)
March 21-June 1: Grand Canyon Nature Film, Seattle; Pacific Science Center; (206) 443-IMAX, pacificsciencecenter.org (1/08)
March 29: SOLV Oregon Beach Clean-Up, Brookings to Astoria; individuals and teams welcome; over 4,000 volunteers participate in this bi-annual event; (503) 844-9571, info@solv.org, www.solv.org (1/08)
March 29: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Center Dedication, Sherwood, OR; Friends of the Refuge at (503) 590-5811, www.friendsoftualatinrefuge.org (1/08)
March 29: Richard Louv Book Signing, Sherwood, OR; Friends of the Refuge at (503) 590-5811, www.friendsoftualatinrefuge.org (1/08)

April

Celebrate Earth Month in Oregon: Volunteer opportunities in Oregon all year long; (503) 295-0490, www.earthdayeveryday.org, www.northwestenvironmentaladvocates.org (1/08)
April is Earth Month in Seattle, visit parks and community centers all month long to participate in gardening classes, conservation workshops, guided hikes and more; (206) 684-4075, www.seattle.gov/parks (1/08)
April 1: Kayak Camping, Tualatin REI store, OR; (503) 624-8600, rei.com (1/08)
April 1: Oregon Nordic Club’s Monthly Program, Portland; Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.; 7:30-9 p.m.; (503) 244-4262, www.onc.org (1/08)
April 1-30: One Less Car Challenge, Seattle; stop driving to work and earn cash! Save money, increase the quality of your life and make a major impact on the environment; (206) 615-1550, waytogo@seattle.gov, www.seattle.gov/waytogo (1/08)
April 4-6: John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival and Art Show; Burns, OR; www.migratorybirdfestival.com (1/08)
April 5-6: Trillium Festival, Tryon Creek State Park, OR; (503) 636-4398, tryonfriends.org (1/08)
April 5-6 : Wilderness First Aid Class, Seattle, WA; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com (12/07)
April 11-13: ONDA’s Annual Meeting and Fence Pull, Pine Creek Conservation Area, OR; annual Oregon Natural Desert Association gathering; www.onda.org (1/08)
April 18-20: Wilderness First Responder/WEMT Recertification Class, Bellingham, WA; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com(12/07)
April 18-20: Outdoor Photography, North Cascades National Park, WA; part of Natural and Cultural History Field Seminars series with the North Cascades Institute; (360) 856-5700 ext. 209, www.ncascades.org/programs/seminars (1/08)
April 19: Heron Habitat Helpers Work Party, Seattle; Kiwanis Wildlife Corridor; removal of invasive species, restoration with native plantings, slope stabilization, protection of wetlands and heron nests; (206) 282-1243, www.heronhelpers.org (1/08)
April 19: Whatcom Outdoor Expo, Bellingham, WA; Spring Expo featuring dozens of the areas best outdoor recreation companies: Kayaks, Mountain Climbing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sky diving, Boats, Adventure Tours, and your favorite clubs.; (360) 739-9953, www.WhatcomOutdoorExpo.com (1/08)
April 19: Carkeek Earth Day Celebration, Seattle; various hands-on activities to celebrate Earth Day at the Carkeek Environmental Education Center; (206) 684-0877, www.cityofseattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/Carkeek.htm(1/08)
April 19: City Repair’s Earth Day Celebration, Portland; Sellwood Park; music, food, crafts, storytelling, puppets and other activities celebrating Earth Day; (503) 235-8946,
www.cityrepair.org (1/08)
April 19: Cannon Beach Earth Day Festival, Cannon Beach, OR; over twenty local groups will provide educational tools and activities for the whole family; noon-4 p.m.; (503) 436-2623, www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us (1/08)
April 19-26: Volunteer Vacation at Moore Point, Lake Chelan, WA; volunteer on a trail crew and enjoy hiking and camping; $100 WTA members, $125 non-members; (206) 625-1367, Alyssa@wta.org, www.wta.org (1/08)
April 19-27: National Wildlife Week, Nationwide; various events celebrating wildlife within our communities; (703) 438-6097, www.nwf.org/wildlifeweek (1/08)
April 25-27: Wilderness First Responder, Opal Creek, OR; course taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute will prepare you to make difficult medical decisions in remote settings; lodging at Jawbone Flats for the duration of the 10 days; (503) 892-2782, www.opalcreek.org (1/08)
April 26: Washington Coastal Clean-Up, Long Beach Peninsula to Cape Flattery; over 600 volunteers participate in this annual clean-up – individuals and teams welcome; (206) 364-2689; www.olympiccoastcleanup.us, www.ourbeach.org (1/08)
April 26: Black Lake Fishing Derby, Ilwaco, WA; (800) 451-2542, www.funbeach.com (1/08)
April 26: Olympia Procession of the Species, Olympia, WA; Created by the community for the community this event is a joyous, artistic pageant; largest annual Earth Day event in the NW; procession@zhonka.net, www.procession.org (1/08)

May

May 2-4: Environmental Architecture: Green Building Design and Operation, Sedro-Woolley, WA; part of Natural and Cultural History Field Seminars series with the North Cascades Institute; (360) 856-5700 ext. 209, www.ncascades.org/programs/seminars (1/08)
May 3: Dragon Slayer Bike Hike or Trike, Seattle, (503) 810-3713, www.nwsarcoma.org (1/08)
May 8-11: John Day Volunteer Trip, Pine Creek Conservation Area, OR; volunteers to clear barbed wire fence and help restore the land to a more natural state, rafting and exploring the area; www.onda.org (1/08)
May 10: Backyard Wildlife Festival, Tukwila, Wash.; event will showcase ways that individuals and families can welcome wildlife into their backyards; www.tukwila100.com (4/08)

May 10-11: Medicinal Plants of the Ancient Forest, Opal Creek, OR; hike and identify native plants, focusing on their medicinal, nutritional, and ecological values; (503) 892-2782, www.opalcreek.org (1/08)
May 16-18: Wilderness First Aid Course, Forest Grove, OR; (503) 352-2264, www.pacificu.edu/outbook (12/07)
May 17-18 : Wilderness First Aid Class, Bellingham, WA; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com (12/07)
May 17-18 : Wilderness First Aid Class, Bellingham, WA; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com (12/07)
May 18-25: Volunteer Vacation in Holden Village, Lake Chelan, WA; volunteer on a trail crew and enjoy hiking and camping

June

June 7: Skagit Habitat for Humanity Bike or Hike fundraiser, Burlington, WA; proceeds from event help build homes for needy Skagit County families, event T-shirt and hotdog lunch, (360) 428-9402; www.skagithabitat.com (1/08)
June 7: National Trails Day; national celebration of America’s 200,000 miles of trails; www.americanhiking.org (1/08)
June 7: Run for the Mountain, Eugene, OR; 5k trail run or hike to celebrate National Trails Day; www.co.lane.or.us/Parks/RFTMInfoPage.htm (1/08)
June 7-14: Volunteer Vacation on Hart Lake, Lake Chelan, WA; volunteer on a trail crew and enjoy hiking and camping; $100 WTA members, $125 non-members; (206) 625-1367, Alyssa@wta.org, www.wta.org (1/08)
June 8: Portland Mazamas Wyeth Trail Hike, Wyeth Trail, OR; (503) 227-2345, www.mazamas.org (12/07)

June 8: Reecer Creek Butterflies and Wildflowers, Reecer Creek, WA; www.evergreenescapes.com (2/08)
June 11-15: Steens Mountain Volunteer Trip, eastern OR; spend a weekend in beautiful eastern Oregon volunteering to clear barbed wire fence and help restore the land to a more natural state; www.onda.org (1/08)
June 13-22 : Wilderness First Responder Course, Seattle; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com (12/07)
June 14: Hike ‘n Bike For the Future, Beaverton, OR; 5 and 10k hike, 15 and 30k bike; Terpenning Recreation Complex; 7:30 a.m.; $10 donation to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation; (503) 629-6300, www.thpf.org (1/08)
June 14: Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington’s Last Frontier, Colville National Forest; crystal@conservationnw.org, conservationnw.org (1/08)
June 14-15 : Wilderness First Aid Class, Seattle; (206) 686-4878, www.remotemedical.com (12/07)
June 14-15: Wildflowers and Butterflies Workshop, Opal Creek, OR; (503) 892-2782, www.opalcreek.org (1/08)
June 15: Father’s Day at the Farm, Eagle Creek, OR; Philip Foster Farm; bring Dad to the farm for a historic look at tools in action, with demonstrators, vendors, and a BBQ meal; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; (503) 637-6324, jzhhistsoc@cascadeaccess.com, www.philipfosterfarm.com (1/08)
June 21-June 29: Wilderness Week, Portland; The Oregon Natural Resources Council annual event highlighting local wilderness areas; guided hikes, restoration projects, films and slideshows; all events are free but require an RSVP; (503) 283-6343 x 224, info@oregonwild.org, www.oregonwild.org (1/08)

June 22: Evergreen Escapes; Full day tour of Quincy Lake DragonFlies, Birds and Geology; (206) 650-5795, www.evergreenescapes.com
June 22: Wildflowers Workshop, Opal Creek, OR; (503) 892-2782, www.opalcreek.org (1/08) follow live music; www.epiceap.com/events.htm (1/08)
June 28: Great American Backyard Campout, Nationwide; (703) 438-6097, www.nwf.org (1/08)
June 28-29: Greenway Days, Western Washington I-90 corridor; multi-venue event including an adventure relay that celebrates the Mountains to Sound Greenway; (206) 382-5565, www.mtsgreenway.org (1/08)

June 28-Aug. 30: Fairhaven Saturday Outdoor Cinema, Bellingham, WA; Saturdays; (360) 733-2682, www.epiceap.com (2/08)
June 29: Stevens Pass Waterfall Hikes, Stevens Pass, WA; www.evergreenescapes.com (2/08)

July

July 3-6: Seaweeds & Coastal Foraging, Lopez Island, WA; explore the inter-tidal zone and beyond, learning to identify, harvest, preserve and prepare local seaweeds and land plants; return home with the seaweeds they have preserved in class, including the famous Earthwalk Northwest bullwhip kelp dill pickles; (425) 746-7267, www.earthwalknorthwest.com (1/08)
July 5: Beach Clean Up, Ocean Park, WA; volunteers will collect garbage along the Long Beach Peninsula; hosted by the Grassroots Garbage Gang; (360) 665-5388, www.funbeach.org (1/08)
July 9-Aug. 27: Outdoor Movies at Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA; Wed. evenings; open seating at 7 p.m., movies at dusk; www.epiceap.com/events.htm (1/08)
July 12-19: Volunteer Vacation to Snowgrass Flat, Goat Rocks Wilderness, WA; volunteer on a trail crew and enjoy hiking and camping; $125 ($100 WTA members); (206) 625-1367, Alyssa@wta.org, www.wta.org (1/08)
July 16-20: Steens Mountain Volunteer Trip, eastern OR; spend a weekend in beautiful eastern Oregon volunteering to clear barbed wire fence and help restore the land to a more natural state; www.onda.org (1/08)
July 19: Trails Fest, North Bend, WA; WA Trails Association presents various hands-on events including hiking, kayaking, campfires, bird watching, fly-fishing and more; 9 a.m.; (206) 625-1367, Lace@wta.org, www.trailsfest.org (1/08)
July 19: Forest Park Trailwork Party, Portland; Friends of Forest Park; (503) 223-5449, www.friendsofforestpark.org (1/08)
July 26: Abercrombie Mountain to Hooknose Hike, Colville National Forest, WA: guided, 9-mile difficult day hike to 2nd highest peak in NE Washington; Free; (509) 570-2166, www.conservationnw.org (5/08)

Jul 27-31: Hart Volunteer Trip, Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, OR; volunteers to clear barbed wire fence and help restore the land to a more natural state; www.onda.org (1/08)

August

August: Hike-A-Thon, various trails, WA; participants collect pledges per mile hiked in this fundraiser for Washington Trails Association; (206) 625-1367, www.wta.org (1/08)
Aug. 2-3: Yoga in the Ancient Forest, Opal Creek, OR; (503) 892-2782, www.opalcreek.org (1/08)
Aug. 4-25: Sedro-Woolley Friday Outdoor Cinema, Sedro-Woolley, WA; Masonic Center, movies to follow live music; (360) 733-2682, www.epiceap.com/events.htm (1/08)
Aug. 16: Forest Park Trailwork Party, Portland; Friends of Forest Park; (503) 223-5449, www.friendsofforestpark.org (1/08)
Aug 23: Wapaloosie Mountain Hike, Colville National Forest, WA: guided, 6-mile hike in the Columbia Highlands; Free; (509) 570-2166, www.conservationnw.org (5/08)

Aug. 23: Bike, Hike or Trike; Seattle, WA.; www.kristafoundation.org (8/08)

Aug. 23-30: Volunteer Vacation near Marmot Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA; volunteer on a trail crew and enjoy hiking and camping; $125 ($100 WTA members); (206) 625-1367, Alyssa@wta.org, www.wta.org (1/08)
Aug. 30: Liberty Bank Sunrise to Summit Race/Hike, Mount Bachelor, OR; run or hike to the summit; (541) 388-0002,
www.MBSEF.org (1/08)
Aug. 30: Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema, Bellingham, WA; movies to follow live music; www.epiceap.com/events.htm(1/08)

September

Sept. 8-12: Steens Mountain Volunteer Trip, eastern OR; spend a weekend in beautiful eastern Oregon volunteering to clear barbed wire fence and help restore the land to a more natural state; www.onda.org (1/08)

Sept. 13-14: Adventures in Travel Expo, Seattle, WA; Two-day Expo showcasing adventure travel exhibits and lectures; www.adventureexpo.com/seattle (6/08)
Sept. 13: Forest Park Trailwork Party, Portland; Friends of Forest Park; (503) 223-5449, www.friendsofforestpark.org (1/08)
Sept. 13: Forest Park’s Quietest Corner with Laura Foster, Portland; Friends of Forest Park; (503) 223-5449, www.friendsofforestpark.org (1/08)
Sept. 13-14: Rainier Mountain Festival, Ashford, WA; (800) 238-5756, www.rainierfestival.com (1/08)
Sept. 15-26: Watershed Monitoring Event, Columbia River and tributary streams; (503) 226-1565, (206) 226-1565, www.lcrep.org (1/08)
Sept. 20: Ride The Rogue, Palmerton Park, Rogue River, OR, historic Nature Hike for locals and family members., choose 3 rides or the hike; Shayne Maxwell, (541) 582-2020, www.ridetherogue.com (1/08)
Sept. 20: Mount Hood Heritage Day, Government Camp, OR; annual celebration of Mt. Hood’s outdoor recreation heritage; There will be recreation club booths, a museum open-house plus a collectible car cruise-in; (503) 272-3301, www.mthoodmuseum.org (1/08)
Sept. 25: Ancient Forest Ecology with Stephen Hatfield, Portland; Friends of Forest Park; (503) 223-5449, www.friendsofforestpark.org (1/08)
Sept. 27: Philip Foster Farm Cider Festival, Eagle Creek, OR; there will be a pumpkin contest, pioneer crafts and vendors, food, music and tours of the historic farm; (503) 637-6324, www.philipfosterfarm.com (1/08)
Sept. 29: SOLV Oregon Beach Clean-Up, Brookings to Astoria; individuals and teams welcome; over 4,000 volunteers participate in this bi-annual event; (503) 844-9571, www.solv.org (1/08)

October

Oct. 4-5: Salmon Days, Issaquah, WA; annual celebration of the returning salmon to our lakes, streams and downtown hatchery; www.salmondays.org (1/08)
Oct. 11: Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership Annual Dinner & Auction, Portland; (503) 226-1565, (206) 226-1565, www.lcrep.org (1/08)
Oct. 17-19: Northwest Sustainability Conference, Seattle; features speakers as well as workshops, films and activities; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; (206) 762-1976, bioneers.org, www.nweec.org (1/08)
Oct. 24-Nov. 2: Wilderness First Responder, Opal Creek, OR; course taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute will prepare you to make difficult medical decisions in remote settings; lodging at Jawbone Flats for the duration of the 10 days; (503) 892-2782, www.opalcreek.org (1/08)

Oct. 25: Green and Growing: 7th Annual Outdoors for All Gala Auction, Seattle; 7:00 P.M. (206) 838-6030 x213, www.Outdoorsforall.org (8/08)

November

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23: Olympic Penninsula Summits, Birds and Beach Encounter, Hurricane Ridge, WA; (206) 650-5795, www.evergreenescapes.com (10/08