Outdoors calendar

B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Feb. 12 Snohomish to Arlington ride, 30 miles. 425-778-5530.

B.I.K.E.S.: Monday afternoon rides, 10 to 34 miles, 2:45 p.m. Feb. 13, 20, 27. 360-668-9554.

Pilchuck Audubon: An 8 a.m. Feb. 14 Silvana Roads trip, 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.

Kayak Point Park Clean Up: Volunteers needed, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18, 15711 Marine View Drive, Stanwood; 425-388-6604.

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.

B.I.K.E.S.: A Feb. 25 Arlington to Stanwood ride, 33 miles. 425-355-4510, 425-349-2209.

Walk for Literacy: Pi Beta Phi chapters sponsored walk, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 25, bring new children’s book, Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle; www.pageahead.org.

Port Susan Snow Goose Festival: Feb. 25 and 26, www.snowgoosefest.org. Festival guides needed, 360-387-7024.

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.

Cascade Crags, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-258-3431, www.cascadecrags.com. * Rock climbing: Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, $40.

North Cascades Institute: Winter birding seminars led by experienced naturalists, 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, 18 and older only, application required.

* “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.

* 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.

*Preparation for Mount Rainier conditioning, Feb. 22.

*Preparation for Mount Rainier guides and routes, 7 p.m. March 8.

*GPS 201, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 11, dress for weather, $45.

Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides offered. 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.

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.

Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes. 206-517-3019, www.trailvolunteers.org.

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.

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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