Events
B.I.K.E.S.: Tuesday and Thursday rides during September, Mukilteo to Snohomish and return via Everett, 40 miles, rain cancels. 425-290-9467.
B.I.K.E.S.: Wednesday rides during September, 18 to 25 miles. 425-754-7916.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Sept. 5 Snohomish-Marysville loop via Lake Stevens, 35 miles, rain cancels. 425-778-5530.
Pilchuck Audubon: A Sept. 7 trip to Camano Island. 425-337-0485.
Mount Baker Wild hike: A Sept. 11 Rainbow Ridge hike, 3 to 7 miles. 360-738-9311.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Sept. 11 Snohomish-Sultan loop, 40 miles, rain cancels. 425-743-7593.
MS 150 Bike Tour: A Sept. 11 and 12 ride through Western Washington, beginning at La Conner, 150 miles, 800-344-4867, www.nationalmssociety.org/was.
Headwaters Century: The fifth annual 45, 65, or 100 miles ride, sponsored by Tacoma Wheelmen’s Bicycle Club, 7 to 11 a.m. registration Sept. 12 at Enumclaw High School, sagwagons begin sweep at 4 p.m., $18, $40 family. 253-759-2800, www.twbc.org.
Helen Thayer: The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau presents adventurer Helen Thayer in a presentation and reading, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sept. 14, $20 includes lunch, reservations required by Sept. 9. 425-348-5802, ext. 10.
Pilchuck Audubon: A Sept. 14 trip to Surrey/White Rock, B.C., border crossing identification required. 425-337-0485.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Sept. 18 and 19 Birch Bay members and guests weekend, 50 miles Sat., 35 miles Sun. 435-355-4510.
B.I.K.E.S.: A Sept. 18 to 20 or Sept. 25 to 27 Trek Tri-Island (Seattle to San Juans) ride, 135 miles. 206-441-5100, www.alaw.org.
Pilchuck Audubon: A Sept. 21 trip to Fir Island. 425-337-0485.
Pilchuck Audubon: A Sept. 23 evening trip to Ebey Island dike for a dog and wildlife trip, 6 p.m., nice dogs on leash welcome. 425-334-7433.
Wine Country Trek: A Sept. 25 and 26 ride from Yakima to Prosser and back, 120 miles, $75. 509-966-4475.
Tour de Whidbey: A Sept. 25 and 26 Whidbey Island ride, 25, 50 or 100 miles. www.whidbeygen.org.
Pilchuck Audubon: A Sept. 28 trip to Swantown/Penn Cove. 425-337-0485.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters or Burlington County ride: An Oct. 2 ride, 20, 40, 65 or 100 miles, $30. www.cycleforkidssake.org.
B.I.K.E.S.: An Oct. 9 and 10 Port Townsend weekend ride, 30 miles daily.
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.
City of Lynnwood: The City of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers a variety of outdoor classes for all ages. Registration required; 425-771-4030. n Kayaking class, Cypress Island weekend tour, ages 10 and older, Sept. 25 and 26, $260, $250. n Whitewater rafting trip, Tieton River, ages 12 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26, $60, $55.
Stillwaters Environmental Center: Various classes offered. 360-297-2876 or visit www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org. n “Gardening as partners with nature,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25, $25.
Cascade Guiding Services: Offers courses and trips in mountaineering, ice climbing, rock climbing, hiking, trekking, backcountry and alpine. Registration required. 425-346-9302, www.cascadeguide.com.
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.
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.
Icicle Outfitters &Guides: Learn to ride and help move horses on outings for novice to advanced riders. One trip in Oct. Email info@icicleoutfitters.com.
Outdoor rock climbing: Cascade Guiding Services offers a 1-day outdoor climbing class for beginners and novices held twice monthly, $75. www.cascadeguide.com, 425-346-9302.
Paramount Equestrian Center: Indoor and outdoor riding instruction, jumping, Morgan school horses, student leases available, Arlington; 360-653-6116, 425-422-4132.
Groups
Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides offered. 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.
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 at the First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-385-3660, www.everettmountaineers.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club: Ride Line, 206-283-2995.
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.
Cascade Orienteering Club: Beginning instruction in navigating through the woods and events for all levels. 206-783-3866. www.cascadeoc.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.
Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes. 206-517-4469. www.trail-stewards.org.
Skagit Bicycle Club: A Burlington-based bicycle group. 360-428-9487.
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.
Cascade Bicycle Club: A Seattle-based club that features a variety of ride levels, distances and locations. 206-522-2453.
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.
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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