May 10 Laurel Hill State Park. Moderate 8 miles through hemlock grove along Laurel Hill Creek, visit Jones Mill Run Dam. $9.25 carpool, 55 miles. Sierra Club, 412-856-4642.

May 10 Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Hike. Easy walk at Brady's Run Park, 1-4 p.m. $12 Venture Outdoors member, $16 non-member. 412- 255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

May 15 Kinder Klimb Tyke Hike. REI-SouthSide Works, South Side. Indoor climbing wall for kids 2 and up, followed by hike on the South Side Riverfront Trail. Snacks included. $6 family up to four, $3 additional family member. 10 a.m.-noon. 412- 255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

May 17 Butler Downtown Historic Walking Tour. Main Street and downtown Butler. Meets 1:15 p.m. for refreshments, 90-minute tour starts 1:30 p.m. $10. Reservations 724-256- 5769.

May 23 Forest and Lake Trail Hike. Raccoon Creek State Park. Four miles. Meets 10 a.m. Park Office on Rt. 18. 724-899-3611.

May 23 Civilian Conservation Corps Tour. Raccoon Creek State Park. Meets 2 p.m. Park Office on Rt. 18. History and significance of the C.C.C. in establishing the park. 724-899-3611.

May 24 Frankfort Mineral Springs Tour. Raccoon Creek State Park. Guided hike explores once popular spring believed to have "healing qualities." Meets 2 p.m. Mineral Springs parking lot, Rt. 18. 724-899-3611.

June 6 Take a Hike Series. 14 miles, meets 9 a.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

June 13 Great Bug Hike for Children and Teens. Meets 1 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

June 20 North Park Hikes. Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, 34-mile hike. Homestead Challenge, 16-mile hike. Family Challenge, 7-mile hike. All hikes end with a cookout in Harrison Hills Park. $55 until June 5, $70 until June 17, $85 on site. Details www.rachelcarsontrails.org/rct/challenge. 724-935-1766.

Aug. 1 Wild Edibles Hike. Meets 10 a.m. South Park Nature Center. 412-835-0143.

Aug. 23 Summer Tree I.D. Hike. Meets 1 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

Aug. 9 Pittsburgh Bike-a-thon. 65-mile, 35-mile and 5-mile rides plus raffles, food, music, vendor expo and balloon release. Benefits American Cancer Society. SouthSide Works, 7:30 a.m. 412-481-1750. www.pittsburghbike.org.

May 10 Bird Banding. Powdermill Avian Research Center Demonstration at longest full-time operating bird banding station in U.S. Includes nature center snack and bird identification. Rescheduled from May 3. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 Venture Outdoors member, $14 non-member, $8 kids. 412- 255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

May 15-16 Spring Birding Workshop. McKeever Environmental Learning Center. Two-day workshop for teachers, outdoors educators and homeowners. $65 includes overnight accommodations, meals, instruction, work materials and Act 48 credits. 724-376-1000.

May 16 Bird Walk Dedication. Staff members of Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania lead walk and dedication of birding sign on Butler-Freeport Community Trail. Meets 8 a.m. at Laneville trailhead, Old Mill Rd. 724- 353-9012.

May 17 Bluebirds of Raccoon Creek. 2-3 p.m. Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve. 724-899-3611.

June 7 Urban Ecosteward Nine Mile Run Bird Walk. Meets 7:30 a.m. Lower Frick Park parking lot, off Lancaster Ave., Regent Square. Includes children's activity for ages 5-9 led by Frick Environmental Center. 412-371-8779 ext. 15, lisa@ninemilerun.org.

Sept. 20 Birds of Prey. 10 a.m. South Park Nature Center, 412-835-0143.

May 14 Rain Barrel Open House. 5:30-8 p.m. Nine Mile Run Watershed Assoc. 702 S. Trenton Ave., Regent Square. RSVP 412-371-8779 ext. 15, lisa@ninemilrun.org.

May 16 Invasive Species. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve. 724 899-3611.

May 22-24 Living History Weekend. Cook Forest. Actors portray historical figures including Ben Franklin, a Seneca Indian, French marine, Theodore Roosevelt, etc. Details 814-744-8475.

May 25 Trees of the Wildflower Reserve. Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve Nature Center. 10-11:30 a.m. 724-899-3611.

May 30 Urban Ecostward Early Season Invasive Plants Workshop. 9 a.m.-noon Highland Park, Bigelow Shelter. Nine Mile Run Watershed Assoc. 412-371-8779 ext. 14, jeff@ninemilerun.org.

June 6 Pine Creek Watershed Conservation Plan Open House. Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mount Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. 4-8 p.m. 412-486-0211.

June 13-14 French and Indian War Encampment, Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cook Forest. Children's programs, cannon and musket firing demonstrations, council and trading events, battle reenactments, historians and painters. 814-744-8407.

June 14 Outdoor Adventures with Ed Divens. 1 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

June 16 Nature Discovery Days. Kids only. 10 a.m. South Park Nature Center. 412-835-0143.

June 18 Nature Discovery Days. Kids only. 10 a.m. South Park Nature Center. 412-835-0143.

June 20 Wilderness Safety and Survival Class. Age 7 and up, $3 admission, registration required. 10 a.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

June 24 Botanical Recipes. 6 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

July 11 Butterflies: Search and Enjoy. 10 a.m. South Park Nature Center. 412-835-0143.

Aug. 29 Night Reflections. 7 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

May 10 Wildflower Walk. Raccoon Creek State Park. 2--3:30 p.m. Wildflower Reserve Nature Center. 724-899-3611.

May 10 Spring Wildflowers. Guided walk includes identification, folklore, history of first spring blooms. 2 p.m. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011.

Aug. 15 Wildflower Walk. Meets 10 a.m. Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park Nature Center, 412-835-0143.

May 15 Strip District Trail. Stewardship of trail at Seagate and Allegheny Riverfront. 5-8 p.m. Friends of the Riverfront, 412-488-0212.

May 15-24 Great Outdoors Week. Activites throughout the region. Check updates www.wallsarebad.com.

May 16 Frick Park. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy work on Firelane Trail. Meets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. parking area Commercial Ave. RSVP volunteer@pittsburghparks.org, 412-682-7275 ext. 201.

May 16 Forbes State Forest Bike Trails. Register as DCNR Conservation Volunteer at 724-238-1200, ecallahan@state.pa.us.

June 5 Chateau Trail. Stewardship of trail at Westhall Street and Ohio Riverfront. 5-8 p.m. Friends of the Riverfront, 412-488-0212.

June 20 Forbes State Forest Bike Trails. Register as DCNR Conservation Volunteer at 724-238-1200, ecallahan@state.pa.us.

July 10 Plum Borough. Stewardship of Plum Borough and Allegheny River riparian zone near Oakmont. 5-8 p.m. Friends of the Riverfront, 412-488-0212.

Aug. 22 Forbes State Forest Bike Trails. Register as DCNR Conservation Volunteer at 724-238-1200, ecallahan@state.pa.us.

May 16 Venture Outdoors Festival. Point State Park. www.ventureoutdoors.org.

May 28-30 Marbles Tournament. Allegheny County Courthouse Courtyard, 412-350-2528.

June 6 Snipe Hunt. 10 a.m. North Park, Latodami Nature Center. 724-935-2170.

June 14 Orienteering: Land Navigation. Boyce Park, Monroeville. $4 map fee. 11 a.m. 724-327-0338.

June 26 Stargazing Party. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Park. Starts at sunset, 724-224-2510.

June 27 Disc Golf Tournament. Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society. Entry $10 member, $11 nonmember. 9:30 a.m. Deer Lakes Park, 724-265-3520.

June 27 Stargazing Party. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Park. Starts at sunset, 724-224-2510.

July 11-12 Wilderness Skills. 2-day overnight educational program for ages 16 and up. Pre-registration required. North Park Latodami Nature Center, 724-935-2170.

July 24 Stargazing Party. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Park. Starts at sunset, 724-224-2510.

July 25 Disc Golf Tournament. Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society. Entry $10 member, $11 nonmember. 10 a.m. Deer Lakes Park, 724-265-3520.

Aug. 1 Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening. 10 a.m. North Park, Latodami Nature Center. 724-935-2170.

Aug. 23 Disc Golf Tournament. Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society, Entry $20. 9 a.m. Deer Lakes Park, 724-265-3520.

Aug. 28 Stargazing Party. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Park. Starts at sunset, 724-224-2510.

Aug. 29 Stargazing Party. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Park. Starts at sunset, 724-224-2510.

Tuesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 27 Canoe/Kayak Basic Instruction and Paddle. $20 per boat. 6 p.m. Moraine State Park, McDanel's Launch Area, Moraine State Park. RSVP at 724-713-2093.

May 15 Learn to Row Day. Three Rivers Rowing Association, Millvale. Free. 6- 7:30 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m.. All equipment provided, no experience necessary. www.threeriversrowing.org.

May 15-17 Canoe and Kayak Seminars. Gander Mountain, Washington. 724-229-9800.

May 16 Basic Boating/PWC Safety Course. Mon Valley YMCA, Monongahela. 9 a.m. $20. 724-684-5320.

May 23 Basic Boating/PWC Safety Course. Mon Vallye Emergency Medical Services, Monessen. 9 a.m. $20. 724-684-5320.

June 4-7 Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh River Sojourn. Wilderness Voyageurs provides canoes, kayaks, paddles, helmets and PFDs. Rental $35 four days, $15 single day. Registration deadline May 23. Details 814-442-8858.

Wednesdays. Downtown TriAnglers. Fishing instructor Karen Gainey helps novices and veterans to fish at North Shore Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $5. Venture Outdoors, 412-255-0564.

May 11 Tying Deer Hair Flies. Tier Chris Helm demonstrates following monthly meeting of Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited. 7 p.m., Brentwood VFW Post 810, 3801 Clairton Blvd, Brentwood. Free, open to the public. 412-963-2824.

May 16 Pymatuning Lake Association Walleye Round Up. 724-927-6879, pymalake@windstream.net. Application www.pymatuninglake.com.

May 11 Fly Tying Demo. Veteran fly tier Chris Helm is the speaker at the monthly meeting of Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited. 7 p.m. Brentwood VFW Post 1810, 3801 Clairton Blvd., (Rt. 51). Free, open to the public. 412-963-2824.

May 23 Kids Fishing Contest. Peters Creek, Jefferson Hills. On state's fish-for-free day, prizes, grab bag, lunch provided, catch-and-release promoted. Jefferson Hills Recreation Board, 412-655-7760.

June 6 Fisherman's Paradise Bus Trip. Penn's Woods West Chapter Trout Unlimited coach to Spring Creek. $55, $60 after May 1. Details 412-521-0714 evenings or e-mail pwwtubustrip@gmail.com.

May 10 Quality Deer Management qualifier. Shoot at Warrendale Sportmans Club. Archery hunters interested in qualifying for the Allegheny County parks deer management program contact Art Klajnowski evenings at 412-931-9438 or 412-735-0497.

Allegheny County

May 16-17 Elizabeth Township Sportsmen's Association. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration required. Class limit 50. 412-829-1966.

June 12-14 East Monongahela Sportsmen. www.dp.net/~emsc.

June 12-13 Ross Township Recreation Center. Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 100. 412-635-0661.

June 13-14 East Monongahela Sportsmen's Assocation. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Pre-registration required. Class limit 50. 412-829-1966.

June 13-14 Monroeville Municipal Building. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre-registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 65. 412-856-3369, 412-856-3311.

June 20-21 Richland Sportsmen's Club. Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 50. 724-443-9094, 724-494-1669.

July 10-11 Ross Township Recreation Center. Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 100. 412-635-0661.

July 25-26 McKeesport Sportsmen's Association. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 80. 412-829-1966.

Aug. 1-2 Springdale District Sportsmen's Association. Sat., Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 50. 724-335-7171.

Aug. 7-8 Ross Township Recreation Center. Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 100. 412-635-0661.

Aug. 7-8 Whitehall Borough Community Room. Fri., 6:30-9 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 55. 412-884-1100.

Aug. 14-15 Clairton Sportsmen's Club. Fri., 7-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 80. 412-233-4411.

Aug. 29-30 West View VFW Post No. 2754. Sat., Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 10. 724-449-2566.

Jun 20-21 Westmoreland Mall, Rt. 30, Greensburg, paguncollectors.org 412-486-1129.

June 20-21, 27-28 Meadville Fairgrounds, Meadville. 814-333-1234, 814-720-3601.

June 27-28 Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-948-3571, www.arhsportshop.com.

Sep 12-13 Westmoreland Mall, Rt. 30, Greensburg, paguncollectors.org 412-486-1129.

Sept 26-27 Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-948-3571, www.arhsportshop.com.

Oct. 10-11 Expo Center, 135 Mall Blvd. Monroeville. 540-953-0016.

Nov 14-15 Laurel Highland Event Center, Greensburg. 412-486-1129.

ALIQUIPPA BUCKTAILS Skeet and trap, Wednesdays 6 p.m. and Fridays 5 p.m. Call 724-378-1450 or visit www.bucktails.us.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY RIFLE CLUB Saturdays and Sundays: ATA registered trap, 10 a.m. Call 412-821-9828.

ALL SEASONS TRAP AND SKEET Wednesdays: Open shoots, 5 p.m. Call 814-590-3777.

CALIFORNIA HILL: Sundays: Sporting clays and five-stand, 9 a.m. NSCA registered targets Sundays in May. 724-938-3480 or 724-938-3477.

CANONSBURG SPORTSMEN ASSOC. Trap open to public and members Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and third Sundays, noon. 724-745-4507.

CARRICK SPORTSMEN Sundays: Traps, 1 p.m. Junior rifle and traps programs, personal protection/firearms safety, hunter safety courses. Call 724-348-5354 or visit http://www.carricksportsmen.com.

CLAIRTON SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Muzzleloader shoot first Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. Public welcome. Serviceryfle@aol.com, www.clairtonsc.org.

CLAYBUSTERS Sundays: Sporting clays, five stand, skeet and trap, 9 a.m. and Thursdays 1 p.m. Call 814-437-3252 or 814-437-3428.

CONNELLSVILLE SPORTSMEN Tuesdays: Trap practice and skeet shooting, 5 p.m.

CORAOPOLIS Sundays: Junior Olympic archery development, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Indoor archery, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Informal combat, 7 p.m. Call 412-264-9920, 412-793-7692.

CROWFOOT ROD & GUN CLUB Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays: Public trap practice, 7 p.m. Call 724-327-9315 or 724-327-0592.

DORMONT-MT. LEBANON SPORTSMEN Third Sundays: Civilian Marksmanship Program 9:30 sign-up, 11 a.m. Mondays: outdoor pistol, NMC, MPRL 6 p.m. Tuesdays: trap 7-10 p.m. 412-531-5043, www.mdi.net/dml.

EAST MONONGAHELA SPORTSMEN 3-D shoots, 40 target course broken into two sections. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $10, $5 youth. May 24, June 7, June 21, July 19, Aug. 2. SCI Benefit Shoot Aug. 23 and Sept 13. NRA Women's Field Day May 31. NRA Family and Youth Day July 26. Mondays 25-yard pin shoot, $6, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays trap, $2.50 a round. Pistol range 50-yard pin shoot, $6, 6:30 p.m. 412-384-4747, http://www.dp.net/~emsc.

ELRAMA SPORTSMEN Mondays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 412-384-8896.

FALCON ARCHERS Cecil. 3-D shoots 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m June 7, July 5, Aug. 2. Dick Zorn Bowhunter 3-D shoots 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Details http://falconarchers.hypermart.net.

FIVE POINTS HUNT CLUB Hopewell. 3-D archery shoots July 12, August 8-9, September 12-13. Saturday registration 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday registration 8 a.m. - 2 pm. Mondays: Trap practice, 5:30 p.m. 724-375-7381, 724-457-0315, www.fivepointshuntingclub.com.

FORD CITY SPORTSMEN May 17 Relay For Life Cancer Shoot, sign-in 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. 100 16-yard targets, prizes awarded, proceeds donated to American Cancer Society. Wednesdays: Skeet practice, 6 p.m. Fridays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 724-763-3136, fordcitysportsmen@yahoo.com.

FOREST GROVE SPORTSMEN Mondays: Trap, 6 p.m. Thursdays: Combat pistol shoots, 4 p.m., Third Wednesdays: Membership meetings, 7 p.m. Third Sundays: Muzzle-loaders shoots, noon. 412-269-0942.

LAWRENCE COUNTY Wednesdays: Trap/skeet shoot, 5 p.m. 5-stand, 5 p.m. Thursdays: 5 p.m.; Sundays: Sporting clays, 9:30 a.m. 5-stand, 9:30 a.m. 724-652-1075.

LIBRARY SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION Thursdays: Trap, skeet, 6 p.m. 412-835-9812, www.librarysa.com.

LONG BRANCH SPORTSMEN Tuesdays: Indoor NRA 50-foot small bore pistol league, 7 p.m. 724-925-2919, 724-333-4408, www.bloomautomatic.com/lbsc

McDONALD SPORTSMEN 3-D archery registration 7 a.m. May 16-17, June 20-21, July 18-19, Aug. 15-16, Sept. 12-13, Sept. 19-20. Thursdays: Trap and skeet, 7 p.m. 724-796-2271, bcmazr@aol.com, www.mcdonaldsportsmen.com.

McKEESPORT SPORTSMEN Skeet practice, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cast bullet matches next to last Saturdays, 9 a.m., three classes, public welcome. 412-271-2144, 412- 824-7566.

MILLVALE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Tuesdays: skeet 5 p.m. Wednesdays: evening leagues, practice 6 p.m. Saturdays: registered targets 9 a.m. 724-935-9963, www.millvalesportsmens.org.

NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS RESORT AND SPA, Farmington. May 17 Sporting Clays Classic. Registration $150 begins 8 a.m., shoot 9:30 a.m. 724-229-0851, ext. 111.

NORTH BUFFALO SPORTSMAN'S Second Sundays: Action pistol, rifle. Third Sundays: Hunters trail shoot. Last Saturdays and Sundays: 3-D archery. 724-353-2444, 724-664-0513.

NORTH SIDE SPORTSMEN Wednesdays: Skeet, 6 p.m. Trap, 6 p.m. Sundays: Trap, skeet, 11 a.m. 724-935-9884, www.nssa.ws.

PITCAIRN-MONROEVILLE SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap, practical pistol practice, 6 p.m. Saturdays: Trap practice, 10 a.m. Sundays: trap practice, 1 p.m. 412-824-3790, www.pmsconline.com.

RICHLAND SPORTSMEN'S ASSOC. Thursdays: Archery. Alternate Mondays: Junior rifle. 412-486-7820, wolfgang5@comcast.net.

ROCHESTER SPORTSMANS CLUB Trap Practice: Wednesdays 6 p.m. Sporting Clays: Tuesdays 6 p.m. 3D Archery: Sundays May 17, June 14, July 12. Rt. 989, New Sewickly Twp.

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN Practice trap, pistol and 3-D archery. 724-872-4399.

RUFFSDALE GUN Sundays: Trap practice, noon. Saturdays, 10 a.m.

SALTSBURG SPORTSMEN Paintball shoot second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 724-845-6936.

SHANER SPORTSMEN Fridays: Trap. 724-494-6834, 412-417-3744.

SINNAMAHONING SPORTSMEN Paint ball shoot second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 724-845-6936.

SUTERSVILLE SPORTSMEN Trap practice: Mondays, 6 p.m., Tuesdays 10 a.m. 412-872-0989.

TARENTUM SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Skeet practice, 5:30 p.m. 724- 353-1216.

TRAFFORD SPORTSMEN Indoor pistol: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m. Trap: Wednesdays 10 a.m.; Fridays 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Archery practice, evenings; Bowling pin shoot: First and third Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 412-372-3820.

VICTORY HILL GUN Tuesdays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 724-258-9871.

WASHINGTON SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap, wobble trap, skeet, 6 p.m. 724-222-0651.

WEST PENN SPORTSMEN Five-stand: Sundays, 10 a.m., Thursdays, 4 p.m. Trap: Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

WHITE OAK ROD AND GUN CLUB North Huntingdon. Sporting clays and 5-stand, sign-in 9 a.m.-1 pm., first and third Sundays, $25. Skeet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays. 724-863-9941, www.worgclub.com.

YOUNGWOOD Trap: Sunday 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 6 p.m.