Wednesdays The Audubon Society of Pennsylvania holds walks every Wednesday, 9 a.m. Call 412-963-6100.

Feb. 24 Moderately strenuous hike in the large west side of Raccoon Creek State Park, including historic Frankfort Mineral Springs and its large icicle formations, beaver activity along Traverse Creek, and the beautiful valley of Little Service Run. $3.50 carpool, 30 miles from Shadyside. Sierra Club's Dick Pratt, 412-362-5567.

Feb. 27 Visit the Squirrel Hill area with Ruth Fischer, 412-421-0922. Leisurely 2-3 mile walk. Meet in Mellon Park upper parking lot on Shady Avenue just south of Fifth Avenue, Shadyside, at 10 a.m.

March 2 Intermediate-to-difficult three-hour hike in McConnell's Mill State Park. Meet in Mellon Park in the lower lot near the Arts Center, Shadyside, at 10 a.m. $5 carpool, 42 miles. Call Ben Brugmans, 412-361-3623.

March 30 Moderately strenuous loop hike in Beaver Creek State Park on scenic Little Beaver Creek near Fredericktown, including sections of the national North Country Trail and well-preserved canal locks. $6 carpool, 50 miles from Shadyside. Sierra Club's Dick Pratt, 412-362-5567.

April 5 Easy 7-mile loop hike near Sarver (Buffalo Creek). Meet at Bob Evans Restaurant on old Route 28 in Harmarville at 10 a.m. $2.50 carpool, 20 miles. Sierra Club's Ed Divers, 412-828-5154.

May 4 A Walk on a Trail. Schenley Park, Steve Faloon Trail, Circuit Drive at Westinghouse Pond, Oakland. Dogs on leashes welcome. Less than 2 miles. 10 a.m. $15, kids $10. Benefits Steve Faloon Bone Marrow Fund. 412-561-7161.

March 1 or March 2 Easy ski-touring on Lower Indian Creek Valley Trail. About 8 miles round trip. If snow conditions are not adequate, hike in the same vicinity. $8.25 carpool from Monroeville, 56 miles. Sierra Club's Don Stone, 412-441-2027.

March 7 Snowshoe Cook Forest at Night. Interpretive 3-mile showshoeing program includes identifying animal tracks, a geocache search and exploration of Seneca Point Cave in old-growth forest. Bring snowshoes and headlamps. No snow, it's a hike. 7 p.m. 814-744-8475.

March 8 Cross-country Ski Cook Forest. Interpretive ski trip in the old-growth forest of Tom's Run Valley at Forest Cathedral, a National Natural Landmark. Bring cross-country skis. No snow, it's a hike. 9 a.m. 814-744-8475.

March 8 Snoeshoe the Forest Cathedral. Interpretive snowshoe hike at National National Landmark site includes observation of Longfellow Pine, the tallest known tree in Northeastern United States. Noon. 814-744-8475.

March 9 Easy 7-mile ski-touring or hiking on Indian Creek Trail starting at Champion. $6.50 carpool from Monroeville, 41 miles. Sierra Club's John Dern, 412-856-4642.

March 15 Twelve-mile ski-touring in the Laurel Mountain area, or strenuous 12-mile hike at Moraine State Park or at Goddard State Park depending on snow conditions. Participants should be in good condition. $7.50 carpool from Monroeville, 57 miles to Laurel Mountain. Sierra Club's Dave Mottorn, 724-327-7582.

March 7-9 Coyote Hunt. Tubmill Trout Club Big Dog Hunt, New Florence, Westmoreland County. $30, registration/entry fee. $5,000 prize. Details at 724-235-9798 and www.tubmilltroutclub.org.

March 15 Deer Management Open House. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will answer questions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Game Commission Southwest Region Office, 4820 Route 711 North, Bolivar, Pa. (Westmoreland County). Find information about the deer management plan at www.pgc.state.pa.us.

March 22 Turkey Calling Contest. Sportsman's Warehouse and National Wild Turkey Federation's calling contest includes multiple divisions and valuable prizes and is open to all ages. NWTF members only. Registration: 10 a.m., $20. 412-766-7687, 412-366-6100.

May 4, May 11 Archery hunters interested in qualifying for a program that culls the deer herd in Allegheny County parks should contact Art Klajnowski (evenings) at 412-931-9438 or 412-735-0497. Qualifying shoots are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northside Sportsman Club, Warrendale. Hunts occur during regular archery season.

Allegheny County

March 29-30 Monroeville Municipal Building. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Pre-registration required, lunch provided. 412-856-3369.

March 28-29 Bullcreek Rod and Gun Club. 6-9 p.m. Fri.; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Pre-registration required, lunch provided. 724-226-3369.

Westmoreland County

March 9-11 White Oak Rod & Gun Club. 4-9 p.m. Sun.; 5-9 p.m. Mon.; 5-9 p.m. Tue. Pre-registration required. 724-863-7552.

March 14-15 Gander Mountain, Rt. 30. 6-9 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. Pre-registration required, lunch $5. 724-834-2400.

March 29-30 Bridgeport National Guard. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Pre-registration required, lunch provided. 724-925-8054.

March 29-30 Rostraver Sportsmen's Club. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. Pre-registration required, lunch provided. 724-684-4219.

March 2 Cabin Fever. Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited fly-fishing expo at Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Cranberry. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7, under 12 free. 412-999-8292. .

March 10 Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited general meeting. Brentwood VFW Post 1810, 3801 Clairton Blvd., Route 51 and Marylea Street, Brentwood. Public welcome. 412-881-9934.

March 29 Fly Fishing Seminar. Annual Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited free event at St. Bede Activity Center, 509 S. Dallas Ave., Point Breeze. 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Selecting and assembling a fly outfit, basic knots, lines and leaders, equipment selection, flies, individual casting instruction (bring their fly rods and reels). Open to public. 412-521-0714.

March 30 Ice Out Party. S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie event, 1-5:30 p.m., Cauley Memorial Auditorium, 215 East 4th St., Erie. $8 adults, under 12 $5, toddlers free. 814-453-2270.

Pittsburgh Area Power Squadon boating safety seminars are free, but there's a fee for course materials.

March 1 Using GPS. Gander Mountain, Washington Crown Center, Washington. 10 a.m. Jim Stark, 724-225-7605, jstark@verizon.net.

March 6 Using GPS. Oakmont Yacht Club, Oakmont. 7 p.m. Mark Steele, 412-760-1465, m.d.steele@verizon.net.

March 9 Learn To Sail Seminar. Northland Public Library, hosted by Moraine Sailing Club. 1:30-5 p.m., 412-366-8100, joeshields@yahoo.com.

March 11, 18, 25, April 1 Boating Course. West Marine, North Hills. 7 p.m. Jane Brandenstein, 724-728-2284, jane.brandenstein@verizon.net.

March 30 Learn To Sail Seminar. Northland Public Library, hosted by Moraine Sailing Club. 1:30-5 p.m., 412-366-8100, joeshields@yahoo.com.

Feb. 24 Animal Adaptations for Winter, Boyce Mayview Park Talk-n-Walk program, 2 p.m., age 12-plus, $10. Jessica Stombaugh 412-838-0064.

Feb. 24 Fledging Experience. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. Bird expert Harry Schmeider demonstrates proper nest box construction. 724-794-6011.

Feb. 28 Barn Owl Reintroduction Program. Fern Hollow Nature Center and Wissahickon Nature Club, 7:30 p.m. Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley, 412-741-7536.

March 7 Movie Night: Planet Earth, McKeever Environmental Learning Center, Sandy Lake. Popcorn, refreshments and viewing of award-winning Discovery Channel program "Planet Earth." Free, 7 p.m. 724-376-1000, info@mckeever.org. www.mckeever.org.

March 8 16th annual Bluebird/Purple Martin Workshop. McKeever Environmental Learning Center, Sandy Lake. 8 a.m. 724-376-1000, info@mckeever.org. www.mckeever.org.

March 13 Sarah Lyle on spiders. 7:30 p.m. Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley, 412-741-7536.

March 16 Maple Sugaring. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. Includes guided walk and taste of fresh maple syrup. 2 p.m. 724-794-6011.

March 8 Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugar Celebration. Fern Hollow Nature Center, Beaver County. Traditional and buckwheat pancakes s8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $7, 3-12 $5, under 3 free. 412-741-6136, www.fhnc.org /publicprograms.html.

March 15 Urban EcoSteward Erosion Control Workshop, Nine Mile Run Watershed Association. 9 a.m.-noon. Riverview Park. Pre-register at 412-371-8779 ext. 14 or jeff@ninemilerun.org.