B.I.K.E.S.: Monday afternoon rides, 10 to 34 miles, 2:45 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27. 360-668-9554.
Pilchuck Audubon: An 8 a.m. Feb. 7 Snohomish/Monroe area trip, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Feb. 9 Tracy Owen Park to Redmond ride, 25 miles. 425-355-4510.
Seattle Mountain Festival/Climb for Clean Air meeting: A 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 American Lung Association of Washington kick-off meetings with speakers Lou Whittaker, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9, and Peter Whittaker, 2 p.m. Feb. 11, REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle. 800-732-9339, www.alaw.org/climb.
Trail construction: 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 11, Tambark Creek Community Park, 17405 35th Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-388-6604.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Feb. 11 Arlington to Machias Station loop ride, 47 miles. 425-355-4510.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Feb. 12 Snohomish to Arlington ride, 30 miles. 425-778-5530.
Pilchuck Audubon: An 8 a.m. Feb. 14 Silvana Roads trip, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
Grand Coulee Balde Eagle Festival: Feb. 17 through 19, Grand Coulee Dam, www.grandcouleedam.org/balde/.
Pilchuck Audubon: An 8 a.m. Feb. 21 Samish Flats trip, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Feb. 21 training ride from North Everett to Snohomish, 20 miles. 425-789-1175.
Port Susan Snow Goose Festival: Feb. 25 and 26, www.snowgoosefest.org. Festival guides needed, 360-387-7024.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Feb. 25 Arlington to Stanwood ride, 33 miles. 425-355-4510, 425-349-2209.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Feb. 26 McCollum Park to Third Place Books ride, 30 miles. 425-754-7916.
Pilchuck Audubon: An 8 a.m. Feb. 28 C-Post Road/Fortson Ponds/Stilly trip, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
McClinchy Mile Ride: Three loops, 27 to 47 miles, March 11 at Arlington Post Middle School, $17 advance, $20 day of ride. www.bikesclub.org, www.active.com.
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.
Beach Watchers: The Washington State University Extention Beach Watchers program is seeking volunteers for Beach Watchers training. Trainees receive 100 hours of training on a wide range issues involving field trips, expert presentation and hands-on practice. The program focuses on protecting Puget Sound’s environment through education, research and stewardship. Deadline is Feb. 8. For an application or information, call Chrys Bertolotto at 360-333-7977 or 425-357-6020, or email chrys@wsu.edu.
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. Kids climbing: An ongoing youth climbing program at 6 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays for children and teenagers 8-19. $10 members, $25 nonmembers.
Edmonds Parks &Recreation: Classes available. Registration required. 425-771-0230.
Everett Mountaineers: Basic climbing course, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 through May, $300, Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett; 206-284-8484, course 6445, www.everettmountaineers.org.
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: Winter birding seminars led by experienced naturalists, 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley; 360-856-5700, ext. 366, www.ncascades.org. n Seeking volunteers to restore native plants in North Cascade from March through July, 18 and older only, application required. n White birds of winter with Martha Jordan, Feb. 5, $65. n Ecology and conservation of Trumpeter swans with Martha Jordan, Feb. 11, $65. n “Girls on Ice,” a 10-day leadership program for girls ages 15 through 19 combining leadership, mountaineering and science, Aug. 6 through 15. Deadline March 15.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: 425-423-0883, nsseakayaker.homestead.com. n Pool session, 8:30 a.m. April 2, $10, $6 additional person, Forest Park pool, 425-257-8300.
REI: Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-640-6200, www.rei.com. Snowshoeing 101, 7 p.m. Feb. 8.; Preparation for Mount Rainier conditioning, Feb. 22.
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.
Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides offered. 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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. Tom Davidson, 425-337-5077.
Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes. 206-517-3019, www.trailvolunteers.org.
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.
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