BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):
* Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bergeron Loop, Mukilteo-Snohomish-Everett, 35 miles; Pier Fiorentini, 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.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation: 206-523-1952, or www.cascade.org/education/ classes.cfm.
* 9:45 a.m. Dec. 31, start at Ravenna Park and Ride, trip covers 36 miles, Green Lake to Alki Coffee, heavy rain cancels, 206-937-6898, 206-706-8807.
Pilchuck Audubon Society: www.pilchuckaudubon.org.
* Dec. 30: South County, or Edmonds, Christmas Bird Count. Contact Susie Schaefer at 425-771-8165.
“Protest the Bowls” kitefly: 11 a.m. until the wind dies down, Jan. 1; Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Place NW, Seattle; rain does not cancel; free; 206-684-4075, www.seattle.gov.
Snoqualmie Nordic Club: www.snoqualmienordic.org.
* Full moon light loppett: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3, 31, Feb. 28, March 28, participants must have valid Washington State Sno-Park grooming permit. Refreshments provided.
Snowshoe walks: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Jan. 6-March 25, guided Forest Service interpretive snowshoe walks on Snoqualmie Pass; limited to 20 people, no children under 10; $10 donation, 509-852-1062 before Jan. 6; 425-434-6111 after Jan. 6.
Adopt-A-Stream: Low-cost classes on various topics. Registration required. All workshops take place at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-316-8592 to register.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation: Low-cost courses for recreational or novice cyclists, event riders and commuters. 206-523-1952, or www.cascade.org/education/classes.cfm for schedule or to register.
Everett Mountaineers: 425-385-3660, www.everettmountaineers.org.
* Nordic ski course, lectures 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 4-18 and Feb. 1, Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St., Everett; Saturday field trips Jan. 13-27, $55 members, $75 nonmembers, register by phone or online, 800-573-8484, by Jan. 1.
* Basic climbing course, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 through May; $300, Vertical World (formerly Cascade Crags), 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett; 206-284-8484, course 6445,
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: Experienced naturalists lead classes and workshops and offer 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.
* 7 p.m. Jan. 4 meeting, American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; “Deep Trouble” co-author will discuss his book, share kayaking stories and more.
Olympic Fly Fisher Club: Members will teach an 8-week fly tying class, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16-March 6, in the Edmonds Plaza Room, 650 Main St., above Edmonds Public Library; $38 registration fee and $25 for supplies. Sign ups now open; Edmonds Parks &Recreation, 425-771-0230, www.RecZone.org.
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, 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.
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 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.
Everett Mountaineers: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, scrambling, skiing, first aid, singles outings and kayaking, 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, no December meeting, 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. Everett Parks and Recreation; 425-257-8300.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Activities range from saltwater outings to kayaking classes. 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room, Everett; 425-423-0883, nsseakayaker.homestead.com.
Pilchuck Audubon Society: Birding trips and education, 7 p.m. second Fridays, Everett; 425-252-0926.
* Jan. 2: 8 a.m. meet at Quil Ceda Village Wal-Mart, park on I-5 side of lot, Stanwood Sewage Ponds bird-watching trip. Pack a lunch. Virginia, 360-563-0181 for details.
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club: Walking club, first Thursdays, Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St. SW; 425-397-7301.
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 Trails Association: A volunteer organization working to protect and enhance hiking trails; 206-625-1367, www.wta.org.
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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