Events
B.I.K.E.S.: Tuesday training rides in November, 10 a.m. Tuesdays from Neighbors Cafe to Snohomish. 425-789-9595.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Nov. 27 ride, 30 miles. 360-658-2462.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Nov. 29 birding trip to Birch Bay/Semiahmoo/Drayton Harbor. 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
B.I.K.E.S.: An 8:45 a.m. Nov. 30 Chainwheel Chatter delivery to Velo Sports ride. 360-658-2462.
Skagit River eagle watch trip: Edmonds Parks and Recreations hosts a day of rafting the Skagit River and bald eagle watching in the Skagit Preserve, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, $69; 425-771-0230.
Classes
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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Rock climbing: Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, $40.
Everett Mountaineers: Nordic ski course, classes Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5 through Feb. 2, field trips Saturdays, Jan. 14 through 28, followed by a ski tour in Feb., March or April, $70, $50 members. Classes at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett, field trips at various locations. Registration required; www.mountaineers.org, 425-487-0312, 360-387-4605.
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.
* Bald Eagles and salmon of the Skagit River with Libby Mills, Jan. 7, $65.
* Skagit Delta Naturalists retreat, Jan. 14 through 16, $295.
* Winter birds of the Skagit and Samish Deltas with David Drummond, Jan. 21, $65.
* Water birds of Bellingham Bay with Don Burgess, Feb. 4, $85.
* White birds of winter with Martha Jordan, Feb. 5, $65.
* Ecology and conservation of Trumpeter swans with Martha Jordan, Feb. 11, $65.
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.
* Gery Brill avalanche clinic, 7 p.m. Nov. 30.
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 Wold 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
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.
BIKES: A bicycling club with rides throughout the year for all skill and age levels. Meets second Thursdays of Sept. through May, no meeting in Dec.; www.bikesclub.org.
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 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, no December meeting, 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Skagit Bicycle Club: A Burlington-based bicycle group. 360-428-9487.
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.
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 Kayak Club: A Seattle-based kayaking club. 206-433-1983.
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.
* Skills for cross country skiing with Steve Hindman, Dec. 1.
* Randy Giles discusses the impacts and effects on Snoqualmie Pass winter recreation due to the I-90 project, Jan. 5.
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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