Events
B.I.K.E.S.: Thursday training rides, 10 a.m. Oct. 27, Snohomish to Everett, 31 miles. 425-355-4510, scott.dan.l.k@att.net.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Oct. 23 McCullom Park to Third Place Books ride, 35 miles. 425-754-7916, tcjkwise@earthlink.net.
Peter Potterfield: Lecture and slide show based on book, “Classic Hikes of the World,” 2 p.m. Oct. 23, Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-257-8000.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:15 a.m. Oct. 25 South Whidbey Island trip. 360-629-2028.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Oct. 28 Edmonds loop ride. 425-778-5530, debby@jaygrant.com.
Seeking Eagle Watchers volunteers: The North Cascades Institute and the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is seeking volunteers for the Eagle Watchers program. Training Nov. 16 in Sedro-Woolley, Nov. 19 and 20 in Rockport. Applications due Nov. 1. 360-856-5700, ext. 209, www.ncascades.org.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Nov. 1 birding trip to Fir Island. 425-337-0485.
B.I.K.E.S.: An 8:45 a.m. Nov. 2 Chainwheel Chatter delivery to Velo Sports ride, 40 miles. 360-658-2462.
Islands Alive: WSU Beach Watchers of Island County present a film, “Shoreline Living,” and a discussion with Aundrea McBride, 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville; 360-679-7391.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Nov. 8 birding trip to Deception Pass. 425-337-0485.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Nov. 15 birding trip to Lummi Flats. 425-337-0485.
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. n Rock climbing: Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, $40.
REI: Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-640-6200, www.rei.com. n Leave no trace, 7 p.m. Nov. 2. n Snowshoeing 101, 7 p.m. Nov. 9.
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.
* Wildlife tracking and nature awareness, Nov. 5. n Bird language and fish stories, Nov. 6. n Wilderness medicine and preventing accidents, Nov. 12. n The secret spot and core routines, Nov. 13.
Groups
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.
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.
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.
Skagit Bicycle Club: A Burlington-based bicycle group. 360-428-9487.
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club: Walking club meets the first Thursday of the month at the Lynnwood Senior Center. 425-397-7301.
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. n Conditioning for skiing with David Musnik, Nov. 3.
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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