Outdoors calendar

Events

Adopt-A-Stream Foundation: Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-316-8592, www.streamkeeper.org.

“Swans of Winter” lecture and field trip, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17, meet at Northwest Stream Center, then attend field trip to Snohomish Basin, dress for weather, bring a sack lunch; trip recommended for middle schoolers to adults, limited to 15 participants; $75; advance ticket purchase required; details at 425-316-8592.

BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Rocket Roadies, various start times, strenuous pace, 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-hour rides; regroup for dinner; 425-359-2499.

Edmonds Parks and Recreation: 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0227, www.reczone.org.

Olympic Fly Fisher Club class, Tuesdays, through March 3, Edmonds plaza room; ages 14 and older, $42 registration fee, $30 supply fee due at first class; details at 425-771-0230.

Everett Mountaineers: 800-573-8484, www.everettmountaineers.org.

Introductory snowshoe course, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Jan. 21 and 28, plus 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31 field trip to Graces Lakes or Skyline Lake; Jan. 20 registration deadline, $55 Mountaineers members, $65 nonmembers, due at first class; details at 425-238-0678.

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.

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 3A (Everett office); 425-783-6000, www.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; participants advised to dress appropriately, in layers; reservations required, 509-852-1062.

New program for 2009, “Kids on the Snow,” 1 p.m. Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 21, for families, but no children under age 10; costs and details at 509-852-1062.

Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org.

Kids-only snowshoe expeditions, drop-off 8 to 9 a.m. for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. trip, Feb. 16, trips start and end at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. SE, Bellevue; those in grades three through six can learn to identify animal tracks, among other skills; $55 Bellevue residents and PSC members, $65 nonmembers; registration required, online or at 206-443-2925.

Family snowshoe expeditions, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 7, for ages 8 and older, $40 adult, $35 child; meet at Snoqualmie Summit’s Nordic Center; registration required, online or at 206-443-2925.

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

Meet at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 20, Quil Ceda Village Wal-Mart for trip to Deception Pass, Campbell Lake, Rosario Beach and Cranberry Lake; bring money for lunch stop.

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

Adult hunter education classes, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 10 through 19; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 21, May 12, 14, 19, 21 and 23, registration 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 31, Feb. 7, May 2 and 9; $5 registration fee, details and driving directions at 206-542-2792 or 360-569-8617.

Wolf Camp Cooperative: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday earth skill workshops, various locations, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday workshops at Wolf Camp on Woods Lake, near Monroe. Registration required, $20 suggested donation each workshop, $15 per additional family member; 360-799-1997, www.wolfcamp.com.

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