Outdoors Calendar
Published 9:00 pm Friday, October 28, 2005
Events
Seeking Eagle Watchers volunteers: The North Cascades Institute and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest seeks volunteers for the Eagle Watchers program. Training Nov. 16 in Sedro-Woolley, Nov. 19 and 20 in Rockport. Applications due Nov. 1. 360-856-5700, ext. 209, www.ncascades.org.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Nov. 1 birding trip to Fir Island. 425-337-0485.
BIKES: An 8:45 a.m. Nov. 2 Chainwheel Chatter delivery to Velo Sports ride, 40 miles. 360-658-2462.
Islands Alive: WSU Beach Watchers of Island County present a film, “Shoreline Living,” and a discussion with Aundrea McBride, 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville; 360-679-7391.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Nov. 8 birding trip to Deception Pass. 425-337-0485.
Classes
Adopt-A-Stream: Low-cost classes on various topics. Registration required. All workshops held at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. To register, call 425-316-8592.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation: Low-cost courses for recreational cyclists, event riders, commuters and novice cyclists. For schedule or to register, call 206-523-1952 or visit www.cascade.org/education/classes.cfm.
Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-258-3431, www.cascadecrags.com. n Kids climbing: An ongoing youth climbing program at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays for children and teenagers 8-19. $10 members, $25 nonmembers. n Learn to climb: A monthlong series of classes designed to teach newcomers everything they need to get started in the sport, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, $75 or $125 with equipment rental and belay class. n Rock climbing: Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, $40.
REI: Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-640-6200, www.rei.com. n Leave no trace, 7 p.m. Nov. 2. n Snowshoeing 101, 7 p.m. Nov. 9. n Garage sale, Nov. 12 and 13.
Wolf Camp Cooperative: Saturday workshops at various locations, Sunday workshops at Wold Camp, located on Woods Lake, near Monroe. All workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration required. Suggested donation is $20 each workshop, $15 per additional family member. 360-799-1997, www.wolfcamp.com. n Wildlife tracking and nature awareness, Nov. 5. n Bird language and fish stories, Nov. 6. n Wilderness medicine and preventing accidents, Nov. 12. n The secret spot and core routines, Nov. 13.
Groups
Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides offered. 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.
Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club: Ride Line, 206-283-2995.
Backcountry Horsemen (Traildusters): Activities for trail-riding horse lovers. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Flying Pig Restaurant, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett. 360-793-0380. dfletche@gte.net. www.bchw.org.
BIKES: A bicycle touring club with rides throughout the year for all skill and age levels. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of September, November, February and April at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California Ave., Everett. 425-339-7655. www.bikesclub.org.
Cascade Bicycle Club: A Seattle-based club that features a variety of ride levels, distances and locations. 206-522-2453.
Cascade Orienteering Club: Beginning instruction in navigating through the woods and events for all levels. 206-783-3866. www.cascadeoc.org.
Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Edmonds Bike Group meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Frances Anderson Center, Room 111, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-744-6588.
Everett Mountaineers: Meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, no December meeting, at the First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-385-3660, www.everett mountaineers.org.
