Plan your week list of events for May 22

1 Camping basics class

Learn the basics for getting started camping, including buying comfortable gear, what you will need to have and where to go camping in the area; 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; REI, 3825 S. Steele St., Tacoma; free; register at rei.com/tacoma; 253-671-1938.

2 Learn about common birds

This class, led by David Kaynor, will look at some of the most common birds found in Washington during the summer; a good session for novice birders; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Adriana Hess Audubon Center, 2917 Morrison Road W., University Place, $25; register at tahomaaudubon.org.

3 McLane Creek trail work

Volunteers are sought to work with Stream Team to keep the McLane Creek Nature Trail clear of vegetation; 3-6 p.m. Wednesday; meet at the trail parking lot, 5044 Delphi Road SW, Olympia; free; register at streamteam.info.

4 Marathon Park ride

This Capital Bicycle Club ride puts the emphasis on meeting other cyclists and fun; riders should be able to maintain a pace of 14-16 mph; ride will cover 15-40 miles; be ready to start at 6 p.m. Thursday; Marathon Park, 999 Deschutes Way, Olympia; free; capitalbicycleclub.org.

5 Evergreen science carnival

Students from The Evergreen State College will share their scientific knowledge through interactive games and workshops; this is the 13th annual Evergreen Science Carnival and Research Exposition; 10 a.m. Friday; Laboratory 1, The Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia; free; 360-867-6000, evergreen.edu/events/sciencecarnival.

6 Board game expo

The Evergreen Tabletop Expo is billed as the largest board game event in the Northwest; there will be demonstrations, tournaments, special guests and vendors; Friday-May 29; Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma; passes are $10-$100 and sales end Wednesday; etxwa.com.

This story was originally published May 22, 2016 at 4:30 AM with the headline "Plan your week list of events for May 22."