Events
BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):
* 10 a.m. April 11, start at Garfield Park in Everett; 20 miles, plus a food stop; 425-327-3516.
* 10 a.m. April 12, McCollum Park &Ride, Everett to Snohomish and back to Everett; 30-35 miles; heavy rain cancels; 425-754-7916.
* SweetCakes rides, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through September, Stanwood Velo Sports, 8823 Viking Way, Stanwood; 360-629-6415.
* Freewheeling Wednesdays, start times and locations vary, 20 to 25 miles, includes lunch or snack stop; 425-743-7593.
Breazeale-Padilla Bay Interpretive Center: 10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon; 360-428-1558, www.padillabay.gov.
* Spring birding by ear, 8 a.m. to noon April 18; class limited to 15; participants bring warm clothing, binoculars, field guides, sack lunch; register at 360-428-1558. Class will be repeated 8 a.m. to noon May 2.
* Landscaping with native plants workshop, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 18; register at 360-428-1558.
City of Everett Parks &Recreation: 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300, www.ci.everett.wa.us.
* Animal shelter grand opening, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 11, Langus Park, 333 Smith Island Road, Everett; free.
Edmonds Parks &Recreation: Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0230, www.reczone.org.
* Frogwatch training, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 28, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; $15 per person covers the four-week series; register for course No. 11213 at 425-771-0230; www.reczone.org, www.nwf.org/frogwatchusa. Course is intended to help adults teach children about nature.
Greg’s Custom Fishing Rods: 12405 20th St. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-335-1391; www.gregscustomrods.com.
* Fly-tying class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 16; $50 includes instruction, materials and use of tools, registration required at 425-335-1391.
Lynnwood Parks and Recreation: 5800 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-5050; www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us. Hiking and kayaking trips, various lengths and elevations, for ages 55 and older; meet at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St. SW; most cost $16 members, $21 nonmembers, call for details.
Milltown Sailing Association: Meets 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, 410 14th St., Everett; 425-710-9175.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: 2930 Wetmore Ave., Ste. 3A (Everett office); 425-783-6000, fs.fed.us/R6/mbs. Events do not start at Everett office location; see individual listings.
* Snowshoe walks, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Snoqualmie Pass; snowshoes provided, $10 donation per 90-minute outing, $20 for half-day tours; reservations required, 509-852-1062.
North Cascades Crew: P.O. Box 1506, Lake Stevens; 877-769-6221; www.northcascadescrew.com.
* North Cascades Cruise, 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 to 9:30 boat demonstrations, 10:25 meeting, 11 a.m. race April 11, Lake Stevens City boat launch, Main Street and 17th Place NE; $8 to $23, open to ages 13 and older; participants provide boat, paddle, PFD, whistle.
People for Puget Sound: 911 Western Ave., Suite 580, Seattle; 206-382-7007; www.pugetsound.org. Volunteer events, all 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., registration required at the numbers listed below; children under 10 welcome with accompanying adults; tools provided.
* April 11, Willow Creek Hatchery, 95 Pine St., Edmonds; cut blackberry and ivy and grub out the roots; 360-220-5544.
Pilchuck Audubon Society: 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750; www.pilchuckaudubon.org.
* Meet at 7:30 a.m. April 14, Quil Ceda Village Walmart, Tulalip, for Camano Island trip; pack a lunch.
Seattle Rifle &Pistol Association: Evergreen Sportsman’s Park, Snohomish; 206-542-2792, 360-569-8617; www.seattlerifle.org.
* Adult hunter education classes, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 12, 14, 19, 21 and 23, registration 9 a.m. to noon May 2 and 9; $5 registration fee, details and driving directions at 206-542-2792 or 360-569-8617.
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club: Meets 6:15 p.m. first Thursdays, Crossroads Church, 18527 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-397-7301; www.soundsteppers.org. Start times and locations for other events vary. Offers 5k to 20k walks.
Sound Rowers Open Water Rowing &Paddling Club: events at various sites; www.soundrowers.org.
* Jetty Island Race, 10:15 a.m. prerace meeting, 11 a.m. race start, April 18, 10th Street boat launch, Everett; PFD, whistle, ability to self-rescue required; fees are $8 Sound Rower members, $18 nonmembers; 206-706-2979.
Wolf Camp Cooperative: 1313 Second St., Suite A, Snohomish; registration required by phone or e-mail, 425-248-0253; chris@wolfcamp.com, www.wolfcamp.com. Classes and camps cover wilderness survival, herbal medicine, wild edibles, nature art and music, wildlife tracking and birding, farming and forestry.
* Spring classes for all ages, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through May 20; $5 to $15 sliding scale, per session. Classes include potluck dinner.
* Summer camps for youth and adult groups, June 15 through Sept. 1; $225 for day camps, $600 for overnight camps if registered by June 15.
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