Bike to Work Month: The fourth annual Group Health Commute Challenge encourages teams and individuals to commute to work five times or more during May. Prizes are awarded to winning participants. Register at www.cascade.org.
* Every Tuesday and Thursday, Bergeron Loop, Mukilteo-Snohomish-Everett, 35 miles; Pier Fiorentini, 425-349-5065.
* May 14, ride around Lake Washington, 50 miles, 425-754-7916.
* May 15 and 22, Centennial Trail Rides, 10 to 36 miles, 360-668-9554.
* May 17, Ride of Silence, 425-349-2209.
* May 17, 24, 31, Everett Transit Station, 425-754-7916.
* May 19, bike trails of Yakima, 425-355-4510.
* May 21 and 22, Yakima Wine Tasting ride. Jack McClincy, 360-435-5978.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. May 16 Snoqualmie River Valley trip. 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
Leavenworth Bird Festival: May 18 through 21, Leavenworth; www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com.
Starbucks Bike to Work Day: May 19, www.cascade.org.
Puget Sound Sea Kayak Symposium: Second annual event features boat demonstrations, vendor booths, paddle-sport presentations and on-water instruction, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21, $30 to $65. Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl, Tacoma; 253-594-7847, www.metroparkstacoma.org/kayaksymposium.
NW Tulip Trekkers Volkswalk: 9 am. to 1 p.m. May 20 and 21, $3, Anacortes Middle School, 2202 M Ave., Anacortes; 360-293-7985, www.nwtrekkers.org.
Pilchuck Audubon: A May 20 through 22 Kettle Valley trip. 425-771-8165.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. May 23 Guemes Island trip. 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
Padilla Bay kayak: Lead by Island Outfitters guide and a Padilla Bay naturalist, 10:30 a.m. June 3, $65, Bay View State Park, 10905 Bayview-Edison Road; 360-299-2300, www.padillabay.gov.
Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-258-3431, www.cascadecrags.com.
* 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.
North Cascades Institute: Winter birding seminars led by experienced naturalists, 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley; 360-856-5700, ext. 366, www.ncascades.org.
* “Ecology and Economy of Invasive Species: Management Perspectives from the Upper Skagit,” 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 20, free.
REI: Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-640-6200, www.rei.com.
* Light and fast backpacking, 7 p.m. May 24.
Stillwaters Environmental Center: Various classes offered. 360-297-2876 or visit www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.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.
Groups
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 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 at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Marysville Livestock Auction Barn. 425-870-7971, or pjeromeb@aol.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 at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at various locations. Tim Myers, 360-793-3543.
Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for those dedicated to the hobby of metal detecting. Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Firefighters Museum, 923 13th St., Everett. 425-481-1484.
Skagit Bicycle Club: A Burlington-based bicycle group. 360-428-9487.
Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes. 206-517-3019, www.trailvolunteers.org.
Washington Trails Association: A volunteer organization working to protect and enhance hiking trails. 206-625-1367.
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.
Western Outdoor Learning Center: Activities include seminars, naturalist mentoring and walkabouts. 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 Tanya Sampson at 425-339-3479.
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