Events
B.I.K.E.S.: Ride from Mukilteo to Snohomish and return via Everett each Tuesday and Thursday during June, 40 miles. 425-290-9467.
B.I.K.E.S.: Ride from the Everett Transit Station each Wednesday in June, 18 to 25 miles. 425-745-3467.
Pilchuck Audubon: A June 6 family discovery walk of Meadowdale Park/Lund’s Gulch, noon. 360-387-4493.
Peninsula Metric Century: A June 6 ride around Puget Sound, 50K, 100K or 100 miles routes. 253-564-3271, www.twbc.org.
Pilchuck Audubon: A June 8 trip to Carnation, 7 a.m. 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750.
Greenway Discovery Days: June 11 to 13 events features the first Mountain to Sound Adventure Relay Race and the Mountain to Sound Scavenger Hunt Both events offer prizes. www.mtsgreenway.org, 425-837-3030.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A June 12 paddle around Lake Union, 4 p.m., novice. 425-787-3331.
Pilchuck Audubon: Third annual Darryl Thompson picnic on June 12 at Edmonds City Park. 425-771-8165.
B.I.K.E.S.: A June 12 ride from Kingston to Poulsbo, 36 miles. 425-743-7593.
B.I.K.E.S.: A June 12 and 13 ride Mall to Mall for REI Cycle Fest. 425-327-3516.
B.I.K.E.S.: A June 13 ride from Shoreline to Kitsap Loop, 40 miles. 425-778-4529.
North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: A June 13 pool session to practice skills at Forest Park Pool, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., $10, $6 additional person with kayak. 425-257-8300.
Pilchuck Audubon: A June 15 trip to Big Four Meadows and Ice Caves, 7 a.m. 360-435-3750.
Tesoro March Point Run &Fun Walk: A June 19 5K and 10K run and fun walk for recreational and competitive runners, 10:15 a.m., half-mile run for kids starts at 10 a.m., $10 entry, $10 for a commemorative shirt. 360-293-9132, banderson@tesoropetroleum.com.
Yakima Ridges: A June 19 ride, 25, 45, 65 and 100 miles, $25. 509-966-4475.
Mount Baker Wild hike: A June 19 Excelsior Mountain Snowshoe hike, 7 miles. 360-599-1382.
B.I.K.E.S.: A June 19 Conway to La Conner ride, 25 miles. 425-337-0887.
Pilchuck Audubon: A June 22 trip to Jennings Park, 8 a.m. 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750.
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. n “Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat, How I Wonder Where You’re At!”, 11 a.m. June 7, $6.
Stream &Wetland Ecology Basic Training: Instructors at the Adopt-A-Stream foundation teach the function and values of wetlands, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 10, $75 includes text book. The Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-316-8592.
Summer nature programs: Camano Island State Park offers nature programs most Fridays and at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 4. For program information, call 360-387-3031.
Summer nature programs: Stillwaters Environmental Center offers various nature programs and watershed exploration camps, June 28 through Aug. 13, for ages 8 to 12. Prices vary. For program listings, call 360-297-2876 or visit www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.
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.
Kids climbing: Cascade Crags offers 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. 425-258-3431. www.cascadecrags.com.
Learn to climb: Cascade Crags offers 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. 425-258-3431. 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. www.cascadecrags.com.
Rock climbing: Cascade Crags offers ongoing beginners classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. $40. 425-258-3431. www.cascadecrags.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.
Icicle Outfitters &Guides: Learn to ride and help move horses on outings for novice to advanced riders. Trips vary in length, two trips in June, one in Oct. Email info@icicleoutfitters.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honorbound: Honorbound Horesemen’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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