Guided Hikes: Explore and Learn From the Experts

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Explore and learn from the experts

Breaking news: you don’t have to leave the city to explore nature. Here are some nature programs, where expert naturalists can show you around.

Seward Park Audubon Center

Learn about the wild creatures of Seward Park at one of the Audubon Center’s naturalist-led events. From fungi and trees to birds and bats, these informative walks and talks cover the bases and then some. Cost: $5 - $10 per person. sewardpark.audubon.org/ naturalist-programs

Bellevue Ranger Programs

Park rangers lead walks in Bellevue parks, including Lake Hills Greenbelt, Lewis Creek, Mercer Slough and Coal Creek. Enjoy ranger-led night strolls that examine owls and bats on a hike in the dark or learn about native birds and pollinators on the trail in the day. Join Story and a Stroll, a interactive experience for younger children. Free. Registration required. register.bellevuewa.gov

Seattle Parks

Explore the intertidal zone with a Seattle Urban Nature Guide on Discovery Park’s sandy South Beach. Touch sea anemones, dodge a clam squirt, search for sea stars and learn more about all the sea creatures. $10 per person (best for ages 8 and older). Search “tidepools” for upcoming events at: anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ seattle/activity/search