Events
Guided snowshoe walks: Skykomish Ranger District leads walks, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, $10 donation, reservations required. 360-677-2414.
Pilchuck Audubon: An 8 a.m. Feb. 15 Southwest British Columbia trip. 425-337-0485.
Great backyard bird count, Feb. 18 through 21, www.birdsource.org/gbbc.
B.I.K.E.S.: An 8 a.m. Feb. 19 Starbucks to Starbucks ride, 25 miles. 425-789-1175.
Pilchuck Audubon: An 8:30 a.m. Feb. 19 Northwest Wildfowl Farm/Corson Wildlife Refuge trip. 425-337-0485.
Seattle Bike Expo, Feb. 19 and 20, $7, and Seattle bike swap at the expo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20, $3 or $5 for two, Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Feb. 20 Kenmore, Bellevue, Redmond Loop ride, 30 to 35 miles. 425-743-7593.
Pilchuck Audubon: An 8 a.m. Feb. 22 Fir Island trip. 425-337-0485.
B.I.K.E.S.: An 8:45 a.m. Feb. 23 Chainwheel Chatter delivery to Velo Sports, 40 miles. 360-658-2462.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Feb. 24 Everett/Ebby Island/Smohomish Loop ride, 25 miles. 425-789-1175.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. Feb. 26 Log Boom/Tracy Owens Park to Ballard ride, 32 miles. 425-745-3467.
B.I.K.E.S.: A 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27 High Bridge Loop ride, 50 miles. 425-789-1175.
Perspectives series: Olympic National Park’s sixth annual program, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, November through May, at Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles; 360-565-3005. n “What’s New with Spotted Owls?,” with wildlife biologist Scott Gremel, March 8.
Classes
Adopt-A-Stream: Low-cost classes on various topics. Registration required. All workshops held at the NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. To register, call 425-316-8592. n Focus on raptors, 11 a.m. March 1, $6. n Slugs and snails, 11 a.m. March 7, $6. n Ethnobotany and legends, 11 a.m. March 19, $6. n Begin your birding life list, 11 a.m. March 22, $6. n Salmon habits and habitats, 2 to 3:30 p.m. March 24, $6. n Creatures from the Northwest Stream Center black lagoon, 11 a.m. March 28, $6.
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 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. n Learn to climb: A month-long 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. n Rock climbing: Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. $40.
Cascade Guiding Services: Offers courses and outings in snowshoeing, snow cave camping, ski touring, winter camping, mountaineering, ice climbing and backcountry. Registration required. 425-346-9302, www.cascadeguide.com.
Everett Mountaineers: Alpine scrambling course on how to travel safely off-trail and scramble to mountain summits, Feb. 24 through May 19, $155, $135 members, registration required; 800-573-8484. For information, call 425-487-0312, 360-387-4605.
Horse Country: Riding instruction, family trail rides, lease programs, seasonal day and mini camps, 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.
Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department: Quiet heart wilderness classes for all ages, $14, $12 residents, registration required; 425-771-4030. n Family tracking day, learn to track animals, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 13.
Paramount Equestrian Center: Indoor and outdoor riding instruction, jumping, Morgan school horses, student leases available, Arlington; 360-653-6116, 425-422-4132.
Stillwaters Environmental Center: Various classes offered. 360-297-2876 or visit www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.
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 bicycle touring club with rides throughout the year for all skill and age levels. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of September, November, February and April at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California Ave., Everett. 425-339-7655. 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.
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 Dec. 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.
Four Plus Foolhardy Folks: A volksmarch (walking) club. President, Marcia Stein, 206-772-1306.
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.
* Pool session, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 13, $10, $6 additional person; 425-257-8300.
PNW Four-Wheel Drive Association: Regional clubs meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at various locations. Frank Remley, 425-258-2437.
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.
Puget Sound Sloshers Volkssport Club: Activities with a focus on walking. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in Everett. Lorrie Pedersen, 206-542-8694.
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, 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 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 March. New membership orientation begins at 6:30 p.m. REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle; 206-525-4451, www.wstc.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, PO 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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