outdoors calendar

BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):

n Meet at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at Albertsons, 8309 Mukilteo Speedway or 8 a.m. Feb. 21 at Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, for ride to Bike Swap at Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; swap admission is $5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m; free from 1 to 2 p.m.; 425-743-7593.

n Feb. 22, Twin Lakes at Smokey Point, ride to Stanwood; rain, snow, ice may cancel; call 425-743-7593 for meeting time.

n McClinchy Mile ride, opens with registration 8 to 11 a.m. March 21, start at Haller Middle School, 600 E. First St., Arlington; ride features 20-, 34- and 47-mile routes, varying elevations, food stops; $20 adult until Expo Registration March 15; $25 adult, March 15 to 21; $10 ages 17 and under with paid adult fee; 360-658-2462, e-mail mcclinchymile@bikesclub.org.

n Monday Nite indoor training sessions, 6 p.m. starts, Mondays through March 9, Stanwood Velo Sports, 8823 Viking Way, Stanwood; 360-629-6415.

n Meandering Mondays, 25- to 40-plus-mile rides, various terrains, food stop; 425-743-7593.

n Tuesday Nite ladies-only indoor training sessions, 6 p.m. Tuesdays through March 10, Stanwood Velo Sports, 8823 Viking Way, Stanwood; 360-629-6415.

n Wednesday Night Rocket Roadies, various start times, strenuous pace, 11/2 to 21/2 hour rides; regroup for dinner; 425-359-2499.

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.

n 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; participants advised to dress appropriately, in layers; reservations required, 509-852-1062.

n New program for 2009,”Kids on the Snow,” 1 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 21, for families, but no children under age 10; costs and details at 509-852-1062.

North County Fire &EMS: Warm Beach Station 97, 19727 Marine Drive, Stanwood; 425-508-4183, www.northcountyfireems.com.

n Emergency response training, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 24 through April 18, $25 for series, call 425-508-4183 or e-mail mjohnsen@northcountyfireems.com to register by March 20.

Pilchuck Audubon Society: 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750, www.pilchuckaudubon.org.

n Meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 24, Langus Riverfront Park in Everett for Smith and Spencer islands trip; pack a lunch.

Seattle Rifle &Pistol Association: Evergreen Sportsman’s Park, Snohomish; 206-542-2792, 360-569-8617, www.seattlerifle.org.

n Adult hunter education classes, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 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.

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.

n Spring classes for all ages, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Feb. 24 through May 20; $5 to $15 sliding scale, per session. Classes include potluck dinner.

n 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.

WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers and Shore Stewards: McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-357-6020, www.snohomish.wsu.edu.

n Shoreline Residents workshops, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, various locations; free, but sign-up required at 425-357-6028 or by e-mailing sno.shorestewards@wsu.edu. Participants must include name, contact information and number of people attending workshop when calling or e-mailing. Lectures and field trips teach homeowners to better protect their shoreline property. Feb. 28, Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. March 14, Mukilteo City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo.

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