SANDPOINT ­— Area residents are invited to come along on a wetland ecology trek on Saturday, Oct. 6.

It’s a chance to meander through riparian areas in search of autumn birds, wetland plants, animal tracks and sign, and amphibians, reptiles, raptors, and mammals as participants pursue a road tour and short hike scenario during cooler fall days. The day will begin with coffee and tea at the Venture Inn in Libby, Mont., at 8:45 a.m. MST, and will continue from there to examine ponds, interspersed wetland ecosystems, lake shores, and rivers. Birds are active and migrating and wetlands are alive and moving, according to organizers.

Participants are asked to come with full gas tanks, water, lunch, and hunter safety orange vests for safe viewing. Spotting scopes, binoculars, and cameras are encouraged as autumn views in the area can be stunning. Short hikes are less than one mile round-trip on average and of mild to medium slope.

The free class is sponsored by Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and Silver Cloud Associates, LLC, Outdoor Educational Programs.

Kids over 10 years old with sincere interest and an adult supervisor welcome, no dogs please! The trek will wrap up about 3 p.m.

To register, email: b_baxter53@yahoo.com or call 406-291-2154.