Events
B.I.K.E.S.: Tuesday and Thursday rides during August, Mukilteo to Snohomish and return via Everett, 40 miles, rain cancels. 425-290-9467.
B.I.K.E.S.: Everett transit station Wednesday rides during August, 18 to 25 miles. 425-754-7916
B.I.K.E.S.: An Aug. 14 bike rummage sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., location to be determined. 425-252-6952, www.sharingwheels.org.
B.I.K.E.S.: An Aug. 15 Lake Stevens Loop ride, 25 miles. 360-658-2462.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Aug. 17 trip to Deception Pass/Whidbey Island. 425-337-0485.
Mount Baker Wild hikes: n An Aug. 21 Cow Heaven hike, 9 miles. 360-384-1618. n A Sept. 11 Rainbow Ridge hike, 3 to 7 miles. 360-738-9311.
Cross Sound Race: The Sound Rowers Open Water Rowing &Paddling Club hosts the eight-mile 26th annual race open to all human-powered craft, awards given, 9 a.m. start, 8:15 a.m. mandatory meeting, Aug. 21. 425-338-9441, www.soundrowers.org.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Aug. 24 trip to March Point/Anacortes. 425-337-0485.
Cascade Bicycle Club: An Aug. 27 to 29 Camp Orkila Cycling Weekend on Orcas Island, www.cascade.org.
B.I.K.E.S.: An Aug. 28 Five Lakes ride, 43 miles. 425-353-2972.
Ride Around Puget Sound: A 155-mile, two-day ride, beginning and ending in Tacoma with 9,500 feet elevation gain, Aug. 28 to 29. Proceeds benefit Bicycle Alliance of Washington. Fee includes rest stops, mechanical support, luggage transport, camping, showers, souvenir socks and ferry fare. For complete information, visit www.rapsodyride.org. To register, visit www.active.com.
B.I.K.E.S.: An Aug. 29 Lopez Island ride, 35 miles. 360-435-5978.
Pilchuck Audubon: A 7:30 a.m. Aug. 31 trip to Point Roberts/Canada. 425-337-0485.
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.
Wine Country Trek: A Sept. 25 and 26 ride from Yakima to Prosser and back, 120 miles, $75. 509-966-4475.
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. n Hunters education, ages 10 and older, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Sept. 7 through 18, $14, $10.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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