Events
Group Health bike events: Information, www.ghc.org/cycling.
* Ride Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 18, Lake Washington route closed to cars.
* MS 150 Bike Tour: A Sept. 10 and 11 bike tour, 50 to 175 miles.
* Tour Des Lacs: A Sept. 17 and 18 Spokane to Coeur d’Alene ride, easy to difficult.
BIKES: Wednesday afternoon rides, 6 p.m. Wednesdays in Aug., 18 to 25 miles. 425-754-7916.
Rafting trips: Edmonds Parks and Recreation offers rafting trips led by Wildwater River Tours, $69, registration required; 425-771-0230. Nisqually River, Aug. 28.
The Summits of Bothell: Bike ride seven summits in 35 miles with 2,970 feet elevation, 7 to 10 a.m. registration, Aug. 28, $25. 425-486-8152, ext. 4466.
Try rowing day: Lake Stevens Rowing Club hosts a rowing day, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 30, $10, registration requested, North Cove Park, Lake Stevens; 425-335-5948, www.lakestevensrowing.com.
Bellingham Traverse: A Sept. 3 multi-sport challenge, 40 miles. www.bellinghamtraverse.com.
Nisqually Delta kayak tour: Edmonds Parks and Recreation offers a guided Nisqually Delta kayak tour, led by Aqua Trek, Sept. 4, $80. 425-771-0230.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7 a.m. Sept. 6 Lowell riverfront to Bob Heirman Park trip. 425-337-0485.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 10 a.m. Sept. 11 bird watching paddle, beginner. Alantork@camano.net.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7 a.m. Sept. 13 Edmonds Marsh to Kingston trip. 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7 a.m. Sept. 20 Birch Bay-Semiahmoo-Drayton trip. 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
Baker Bay Kayak and Canoe Race: A Sept. 24 10K flat-water circular course race to the Ilwaco Harbor, $35 by Sept. 1, $40 after. 360-642-2291, www.bakerbayrace.com.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A Sept. 24 Chuckanut Bay paddle, intermediate. 425-252-8376.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 Tri-Club picnic at Bowman Bay.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Sept. 27 Everett waterfront trip. 360-435-3750, 360-563-0181.
Pilchuck Audubon: A basic birding class, Oct. 4, 6, 10, field trip Oct. 8, $20, $15 members, registration required. 425-337-2479.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 9 Forest Park pool session, $10 advance, $6 additional person, registration required, beginner. 425-257-8300.
Pilchuck Audubon: An Oct. 15 and 16 BirdFest at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge trip. 360-887-9495.
Pilchuck Audubon: An Oct. 22 annual mushroom hike. 360-659-7252.
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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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 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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