Upcoming Workshops for Families

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Families Go Hiking

The days are getting longer and the sun is making a regular appearance. That means that kids and parents are itching to get outside and explore the colors of spring, find puddles to jump in and listen to the birds sing.

To help families get out hiking, WTA is sponsoring several Hiking with Children Workshops over the next few months - starting this Saturday in Vancouver.

Join us at one of these workshops to learn about some great safety tips and tricks to keep little ones moving down the trail. We'll review some great books, share family hike locations and get you inspired to get outdoors. These workshops have something for families new to hiking as well as for experienced hikers.

Hiking with Children workshops

April 3- Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver, 2pm

June 16- South Center REI, Tukwila, 7pm

Meet guide book author Joan Burton

Meet Joan Burton, author of  aBest Hikes with Kids: Western Washington and the Cascades. Joan will discuss the goals and challenges of hiking with kids, share her favorite day hikes with kids and leave you with a better understanding of the positive impacts you will have on a child's life by introducing them to nature.

April 13- Bellingham REI, 6pm

April 24- Jefferson County Library, Port Hadlock, 6:30pm (activities for kids in the Children's room)

May 8- Seattle REI, 12pm (part of Backcountry Expo)

If you are not able to attend one of these events check out some great resources for families on the Families Go Hiking section of our website and Joan's Picks for Spring Hikes with Kids.