Events
Angel Ride for Hospice: 11 a.m. registration July 14, motorcycle ride starts between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Toby Magee’s, 12811 Eighth Ave. W., Everett; $20 riders’ suggested donation, $5 for passengers, registration required by July 1, proceeds go to Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County; 425-261-4766, www.providence.org/phhc.
BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):
* 10 a.m. June 23 and 30 at Snohomish Centennial trailhead at Maple Street for Snohomish-Sultan and back, 50 miles; 425-349-5065.
* Oldies/classics/BIKES picnic ride, June 23; www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Arlington to Silvana has time updates and more; 425-335-4510.
* 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Bergeron Loop plus Snohomish and Everett; horrible weather cancels; 425-743-7592.
* 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Bergeron Loop, Mukilteo-Snohomish-Everett, 35 miles; Pier, 425-349-5065.
* South-end rides Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m., 20 miles, 425-778-5530.
* Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., 25-45 miles, 425-754-7916.
Camano Island State Park summer nature programs: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 1, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, Camano Island; free; 360-387-7542 weekdays, 360-387-3031 weekends; e-mail cama.beach@parks.wa.gov.
* “Leave no trace – kayaking and camping,” June 23.
Cascade Orienteering Club: Beginning instruction in navigating through woods; events for all skill levels; 206-783-3866, www.cascadeoc.org.
Everett Mountaineers: 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-385-3660, www.everettmountaineers.org.
* “Introduction to hiking for families” seminar: 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 29, PUD building, 2320 California St., Everett; free, children welcome; topics include what to take on a hiking trip; wilderness ethics, first aid and more; RSVP required; 425-438-9216.
* First aid and rescue event: 9 a.m. to noon June 30, Taylor’s Landing SAR facility, 5506 Old Machias Road, Snohomish; kids’ families welcome; free, but RSVP required; 425-438-9216.
Pilchuck Audubon Society: 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750, www.pilchuckaudubon.org.
* 7 a.m. June 26, meet at Quil Ceda Village Wal-Mart. Marblemount to Diablo trip; pack a lunch.
Stillwaters Environmental Center: Various classes offered, 360-297-2876, www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.
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, near 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.
Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club: Ride Line, 206-283-2995.
Backcountry Horsemen (Traildusters): Activities for trail riding horse lovers. First Tuesdays, Flying Pig Restaurant, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett; 360-793-0380, e-mail dfletche@gte.net, www.bchw.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. 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.
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,
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: Activities include 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: 6:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Crossroad Church, 18527 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-397-7301, 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 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.
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.
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