Everett, Wash. Published: Saturday, December 1, 2007
Outdoors calendar
Events
BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):
Meandering Mondays, 9:30 a.m. 92nd Street SW Park, Mukilteo Speedway, social pace, 25 to 40-plus miles; 425-743-7593.
Freewheeling Wednesdays, 25 to 40-plus miles, social pace, 425-743-7593.
Cascade Orienteering: Start time between 10 a.m. and noon, Dec. 1, Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; $5 to $10; 425-778-7202, www.cascadeoc.org.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: 425-423-0883, www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.
The Lakes of Snohomish County trip: 10 a.m. Dec. 1, meet at Lake Goodwin Community Park, 4620 Lakewood Road, Stanwood; 425-316-8318.
Lake Stevens High School pool session: Arrive 2:30 p.m., start at 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 2908 113th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; e-mail janetsigler@yahoo.com.
Monthly meeting: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Christmas party and potluck dinner; members are encouraged to bring slides and photos of trips and a dish to share; American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett.
8 a.m. Dec. 4, meet at Quil Ceda Village Wal-Mart, park away from store. Samish Flats trip to see eagles, buteos, falcons and more. Pack a lunch.
8 a.m. Dec. 8, meet at Howarth Park, 1127 Olympic Blvd., Everett; lecture-review of the history and purpose of the Audubon's Christmas Bird Count, then trip to find birds along the shoreline and other areas; 425-244-7633.
Wolf Camp Cooperative: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday workshops, various locations, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday workshops at Wolf Camp on Woods Lake, north of Monroe. Registration required, $20 suggested donation each workshop, $15 per additional family member; 360-799-1997, www.wolfcamp.com.
Groups
Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides; 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.
BIKES: Bicycling club offers year-round rides for all skill and age levels, second Thursdays, September-May; www.bikesclub.org.
Cascade Bicycle Club: Seattle-based club features a variety of ride levels, distances and locations; 206-522-2453.
Cascade Orienteering Club: Beginning instruction in navigating through woods; events for all skill levels; 206-783-3866, www.cascadeoc.org.
Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Edmonds Bike Group meets 7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Frances Anderson Center, Room 111, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-744-6588.
Emerald Sea Dive Club: P.O. Box 73, Edmonds, WA 98028; meets 6 p.m. first Wednesdays, Alfy's Pizza, 4820 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Features Puget Sound area dives and trips to the San Juans and Canadian destinations; all levels of divers welcome; 425-775-2410.
Everett Mountaineers: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, scrambling, skiing, first aid, singles outings and kayaking, 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-385-3660, www.everettmountaineers.org.
Everett Rowing: A group for new and experienced rowers featuring coaching, classes, competition, open rows, sweep and sculling; 425-257-8300.
Honorbound: Honorbound Horsemen's fellowship and outreach ministries meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Marysville Livestock Auction Barn; 425-870-7971, pjeromeb@aol.com.
Hui Wa'a O Puget Sound Outrigger Canoe Club: Silver Lake, Hauge Homestead Park, corner of 19th Avenue SE and 121st Street SE; 425-744-1596.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Saltwater outings, kayaking classes and more. Social hour 6:30 p.m., meetings at 7 p.m. first Thursdays, through May, Legion Hall, 145 Alverson Road, Everett; 425-423-0883, www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.
Northwest Quad Association: Bimonthly meetings and rides for ATV enthusiasts. Les Leonard; 425-424-3451, www.northwestquad.org, info@northwestquad.org.
Pilchuck Audubon Society: Birding trips and education, 7 p.m. second Fridays, Everett; 425-252-0926.
Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for hobbyists dedicated to metal detecting, 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett; www.stanrs.pages.web.com/pthc/index.html.
PNW Four-Wheel Drive Association: Regional clubs meet 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, various locations. Tim Myers, 360-793-3543.
Seattle Mountaineers: 300 Third Ave. W., Seattle; 206-284-8484, 800-573-8484, www.seattlemountaineers.org. Membership meetings, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Tahoma room.
Skagit Bicycle Club: A Burlington-based bicycle group; 360-428-9487.
Snohomish County Mycological Society: Educational events, field trips, shows and classes, 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett; www.scmsfungi.org.
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club: 6:15 p.m. first Thursdays, Crossroad Church, 18527 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-775-0248, www.soundsteppers.org.
Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes; 206-517-3019, www.trailvolunteers.org.
Washington Bass Association: 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.
Washington Kayak Club: A Seattle-based kayaking club; 206-433-1983.
Washington Ski Touring Club: Trips, classes and volunteer opportunities for cross-country, telemark and backcountry skiers. 7 p.m. first Thursdays, November through April, REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle; 206-784-8741, www.wstc.org. Dues $20, $30 per family; new member orientation 6:30 p.m. before meetings.
Washington State Snowmobile Association: Regional clubs promote safety, legislation, activities and access; 800-783-9772, www.wssa.us.
Washington Trails Association: A volunteer organization working to protect and enhance hiking trails; 206-625-1367, www.wta.org.
Washington Water Trails Association: An organization dedicated to promoting preservation and stewardship of marine shorelines for recreational use by low-impact, beachable craft. Group is involved in developing the Cascadia Marine Trail; 206-545-9161, www.wwta.org.
Western Bass Club: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Kennydale Community Center, 2424 NE 27th St., Renton; www.westernbassclub.com.
Western Outdoor Learning Center: Activities include seminars, naturalist mentoring and walkabouts, meets at American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 360-303-1191.
