Outdoors Calendar

Events

Friday night races: Four race categories at the Velodrome, Fridays through Aug. 26. www.ghc.org/cycling.

Group Health Bicycle: Ride Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 18, Lake Washington route closed to cars. www.ghc.org/cycling.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21 demo day, Silver Lake. www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

B.I.K.E.S.: A 10 a.m. May 21 Conway School to La Conner ride, 22 miles. 360-435-0146.

Tour de Cure: American Diabetes Association bike ride, 25 to 100 miles, 7 a.m. May 21, $35 to $50 registration, $100 minimum pledge. Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond; 206-282-4616, www.diabetes.org/tour.

Kettle Valley Song Bird Festival: A Pilchuck Audubon trip, May 21-22, Republic. 509-775-0441, 425-771-8165.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 6 p.m. May 24 Jetty Island paddle, beginner. www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

B.I.K.E.S.: An 8:45 a.m. May 25 Chainwheel Chatter delivery to Velo Sports, 40 miles. 360-658-2462.

Pilchuck Audubon: A May 28-30 Wenas Campout in Yakima and Ellensburg. www.nwlink.com/~cyrus/wenas.html.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A Cap-Sante-to-Guemes-Island paddle, May 28-29, experienced. www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. May 31 Bob Heirman Wildlife Park trip. 360-435-3750.

MS Mountain Bike Challenge: June 4, beginner to advanced, Fall City. www.ghc.org/cycling.

Day hike: Lynnwood Parks and Recreation leads a day hike at North Fork Saulk River and falls, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 4, $28, registration required. 425-771-4030.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 6 p.m. June 7 Jetty Island paddle, beginner. www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

Pilchuck Audubon: A 6:30 p.m. June 8 Langus Riverfront Park/Spencer Island trip. 425-337-0485.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 9 a.m. June 11-12 Hope Island paddle, intermediate. www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A 10 a.m. June 12 Hope Island paddle, novice. www.nsseakayaker.homestead.com.

Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. June 14 Big Four Ice Caves trip. 360-435-3750.

Day hike: Lynnwood Parks and Recreation leads a day hike at Crystal Lakes, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 19, $28, registration required. 425-771-4030.

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.

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.

* Rock climbing: Ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. $40.

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 Recreation Center: offers various classes, registration required; 425-771-4030. n Skateboarding 101, 10:30 a.m. to noon June 4 or 18, $14. n Hunters education, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday, June 7-18, $14. n Quiet Heart Wilderness class, spring edible and medicinal plants, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11, $22. n Quiet Heart Wilderness class, family tracking day, 9 a.m.-noon June 12, $14. n Kayaking class and tour at Chuckanut Bay, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 26, $85.

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. n Backpacking 101 and Passport kick off, May 25. n Drive train maintenance, advanced class, $20, May 25. n Navigation class, 5:30 p.m. June 1, $30, $25 REI members. n Bike maintenance 101 for women, 7 p.m. June 8. n Bike maintenance, 7 p.m. June 15. n Backpacking 101, 7 p.m. June 29.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.