B.I.K.E.S. rides (www.bikesclub.org)
* Every Tuesday and Thursday, Bergeron Loop, Mukilteo-Snohomish-Everett, 35 miles; Pier Fiorentini 425-349-5065.
* 9:30 a.m. April 8 ride in the Anacortes area, 35-40 miles. Warren Bare 425-743-7593.
* 5:30 p.m. April 13 pre-club meeting ride, 10 miles around Everett. Dan and Elaine Scott 425-355-4510.
* 9:30 a.m. April 20, Lowell River Road, 18 miles. Dan and Elaine Scott 425-355-4510.
* 6:30 a.m. April 21 and April 28, TGIF Ride, Centennial Trail, 20 miles. 425-789-1175.
* 5:30 p.m. April 22, McCullom Park to Cathcart to Woodinville to Lake Forest Park, 40+ miles. Tim Wise 425-754-7916.
* 10:30 a.m. April 23, Marysville Miles Soup ride, 30-45 miles, Mike Snodgrass 360-653-2384.
Olympic Peninsula BirdFest 2006: March 31 through April 2, 360-681-4076, www.olympicbirdfest.org.
Northwest Trek, 360-832-6117 (information), 360-832-7166 or e-mail reserve@nwtrek.org (reservations for events)
* April 8 , 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Behind the scenes tour, snack included; $35 adults, $22 children 5-12. Reservations required.
* April 9, 8 to 10 a.m. – Free-roaming area tour, continental breakfast included; $35 adults, $22 children 5-12. Reservations required, limit of 12.
* April 23, 8 to 10 a.m. – Photo tour, continental breakfast included; $35 adults only. Reservations required, limit of 15 participants.
John Marzluff book signing: Marzluff is the Denman Professor of Sustainable Resource Sciences at the University of Washington, signs “In the Company of Crows &Ravens,” 7 p.m. April 14, Snow Goose Bookstore, 8616 271st St. NW, Stanwood.
Bill Curtsinger: Program and signing with National Geographic photographer, “Extreme Nature: Images from the World’s Edge,” 7 to 9 p.m. April 20, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 6:30 a.m. April 29 trip to Kitsap County. 425-771-8165.
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.
* 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.
Edmonds Parks &Recreation: Classes available. Registration required. 425-771-0230.
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: 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley; 360-856-5700, ext. 366, www.ncascades.org.
* Seeking volunteers to restore native plants in North Cascade from March through July, age 18 and older only, application required.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: 425-423-0883, nsseakayaker.homestead.com.
* Intro to sea kayaking, wet session, Silver Lake, May 6.
Paramount Equestrian Center: Indoor and outdoor riding instruction, jumping, Morgan school horses, student leases available, Arlington; 360-653-6116, 425-422-4132.
REI: Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-640-6200, www.rei.com.
* Preparation for Mount Rainier packing, 7 p.m. April 5.
* Outdoor skills, 7 p.m. April 12.
* Nutrition and training review, 7 p.m. April 19.
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.
Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides offered. 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. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Flying Pig Restaurant, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett. 360-793-0380. dfletche@gte.net. www.bchw.org.
B.I.K.E.S.: A bicycling club with rides throughout the year for all skill and age levels. Meets second Thursdays of Sept. through May; www.bikesclub.org.
Cascade Orienteering Club: Beginning instruction in navigating through the woods and events for all levels. 206-783-3866. www.cascadeoc.org.
Everett Mountaineers: Activities include hiking, backpacking, climbing, scrambling, skiing, first aid, singles outings and kayaking. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, at the 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. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Walter E. Hall Golf Course meeting room in Everett. 425-423-0883. nsseakayaker.homestead.com.
Pilchuck Audubon: Birding trips and education. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-0926.
Snohomish County Mycological Society: Activities include educational events, field trips, shows and classes. Meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett, www.scmsfungi.org.
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club: Walking club meets the first Thursday of the month at the Lynnwood Senior Center. 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: Meets at 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month at Meadowdale Community Center, 6801 N. Meadowdale Road, Lynnwood.
Washington Ski Touring Club: Offers trips, classes and volunteer opportunities for cross-country, telemark and backcountry skiers. Meets 7 p.m. first Thursday of Nov. through April. New membership orientation begins at 6:30 p.m. prior to meeting. REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle; 206-784-8741, www.wstc.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.
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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