Outdoors calendar

Published 9:00 pm Friday, September 8, 2006

Events

Ride the rapids: Edmonds Parks and Rec is organizing a trip with Wildwater River Tours to the Tieton River on the eastern side of White Pass on Sept. 24 or 30; $30; minimum age of 12. Call parks and rec at 425-771-0230 or visit www.reczone.org.

West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium: The 23rd annual symposium runs all day Sept. 15 to 17 at Ford Worden State Park in Port Townsend; classes, clinics, demonstrations, exhibitions, presentations, live music and dancing; one-day pass, $65; three-day pass, $130; one day beach pass, $30. for more information, visit www.wcsks.org.

Nature Conservancy nature walks: Walks at the Port Susan Bay Preserve, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. third Saturdays through September. Registration required. 206-343-4345, ext. 345.

BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):

* Every Tuesday and Thursday, Bergeron Loop, Mukilteo-Snohomish-Everett, 35 miles; Pier Fiorentini, 425-349-5065.

* Tuesday rides, south-end rides, 6:15 p.m., 20 miles, 425-778-5530.

* Wednesday rides, 9:30 a.m., 25 to 45 miles, 425-754-7916.

Pilchuck Audubon trips:

* 7:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Point No Point, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181, meet at Edmonds Marsh.

* 7:30 a.m. Sept. 19, Birch Bay, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181; meet at Quilceda Village Wal-Mart.

* 7:30 a.m. Sept. 26, Sequim area, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181, meet at Edmonds Marsh.

Cascade Spawning Cycle: Cascade Bicycle Club hosts a ride around Seattle based on the salmon spawning cycle, Sept. 17, 6 to 45 miles. 206-522-3222, www.cascade.org.

Kitsap Color Classic Cascade Bicycle Club hosts an end-of-season ride, Oct. 1, $5 pancake breakfast. 206-522-3222, www. cascade.org.

Northwest Tulip Trekkers’ Walking Whidbey VolksFest: Walks today and Sept. 10, all walks start at Recreation Hall, NW Coveland St., Coupeville; 360-392-010, rjwanderers@earthlink.net or www.nwtrekkers.org.

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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Rock climbing: Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, $40.

Center for Wooden Boats: “Traditional Longboat Seamanship” at the Port of Edmonds; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30 and Oct. 7; $30 a session; must be 14 years old; call Edmonds Parks and Rec at 425-771-0230 to register.

Horse Country: Riding instruction, family trail rides, lease programs, seasonal day and minicamps, children’s pony rides, activities for all ages and skill levels, 8307 Highway 92, Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773, www.horsecountryfarm. com.

North Cascades Institute: Seminars led by experienced naturalists, classes and workshops, also offers some free guided day trips. 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley; 360-856-5700, ext. 366, www.ncascades.org.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: 425-423-0883, nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

Paramount Equestrian Center: Indoor and outdoor riding instruction, jumping, Morgan school horses, student leases available, Arlington; 360-653-6116, 425-422-4132.

Stillwaters Environmental Center: Various classes offered. 360-297-2876 or visit www.stillwaters environmentalcenter.org.

Wolf Camp Cooperative: Saturday workshops at various locations, Sunday workshops at Wolf 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.

To enter an item in the Outdoors calendar, write to “Outdoors Calendar,” the Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, e-mail features@heraldnet.com, or fax 425-339-3469.

For information, call Melanie Munk at 425-339-3430.