Events
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.
* Thursdays, 8 a.m. 15 miles, moderate terrain, start at public restrooms on First Avenue, Snohomish, 425-268-3409. Birding trips: Pilchuck Audubon Society offers a variety of trips; for more details, see www.pilchuckaudubon.org:
* Snohomish-Monroe area, 8 a.m. Tuesday, meet at Snohomish Park and Ride, Highway 9 and Bickford Avenue junction. Lunch afterward, 360-435-3750 for details.
Classes
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.
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.
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 at 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 or see www.bchw.org.
BIKES: Bicycling club offers year-round rides for all skill and age levels, second Thursdays, September-May; no December meeting; 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.
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.
Honorbound: Honorbound Horsemen’s fellowship and outreach ministries meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Marysville Livestock Auction Barn; 425-870-7971, pjeromeb@aol.com.
Lynnwood Recreation Center: Various classes, registration required; 425-771-4030.
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.
Northwest Quad Association: Bimonthly meetings and rides for ATV enthusiasts. Les Leonard, 425-424-3451, www.northwestquad.org, info@northwestquad.org.
PNW Four-Wheel Drive Association: Regional clubs meet 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, various locations. Tim Myers, 360-793-3543.
Pilchuck Audubon: Birding trips and education, 7 p.m. second Fridays, Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-252-0926.
Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for those dedicated to the hobby of metal detecting, 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, Firefighters Museum, 923 13th St., Everett; 425-481-1484.
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: 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 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. Meets 7 p.m. first Thursdays, November-April, REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle; 206-784-8741, www.wstc.org. Dues $20, $30 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.
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. Involved in developing the Cascadia Marine Trail; 206-545-9161, www.wwta.org.
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