Heart Hikes Series Guided hikes at McConnell's Mill State Park, Portersville. July 4, July 25, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Aug. 30. 724-368-3612.

July 7 Moonstruck Full Moon Hike. 9-10 p.m.. $3. Regional Environmental Education Center, Boyce Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair. Registration 412-838-0064. www.regionaleec.org.

July 11 Saturday Outdoors Hike. 10-11am. $2. Regional Environmental Education Center. 412-838-0064. www.regionaleec.org.

July 11 Night Hike. Easy hike on paved trail after dark. Meets 8 p.m. Goddard State Park Environmental Learning Center. 724-253-3296.

July 19 Chartiers Creek Ecology presentation and hike. $10. 2-4p.m. Regional Environmental Education Center. Upper St. Clair. Registration 412-838-0064. www.regionaleec.org.

July 19 Falling Run Trail. Easy hike on shaded trail in Goddard State Park. Meets 10 a.m. at Falling Run Trailhead behind Launch No. 3. 724-253-3296.

July 25-26 Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race, www.pittsburghtriathlon.org.

July 11 West Penn Trail. Twenty-mile ride passes Conemaugh River Dam, crosses stone-arch bridges built for 19th century railroad. Meets 9 a.m. gas station in Saltsburg on Rt. 286. Carpool $3.75 from Monroeville. Sierra Club. 724-459-3012.

July 15 Bike Hike. Leisurely pedal on paved bike trail with guide explaining natural history of Goddard State Park. 9 a.m.-noon. 724-253-3296.

July 17 MTB Fest, South Park. Meets 6 p.m.. skating rink lot. 412-897-2065.

July 18 MTB Fest. North Park. Meets noon at McCandless Shelter near pool. Party follows in park, bring shared dish. 412-559-0470.

July 19 MTB Fest. Bavington airplane field. Meets noon. Bring shared dish. 412-378-3888.

July 20 MTB Fest. Boyce Park. Meets 6 p.m. Pack Shelter near soccer field. 412-977-3217.

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.

July 4 Osprey Paddle. Easy trip from the Goddard State Park marina over Lake Wilhelm to State Game Land 270 to see several osprey nests. BYO canoe or kayak; limited number available to borrow. Meets 9 a.m. Environmental Learning Classroom. 724-253-3296.

July 3 Walk through Cathedral. Cook Forest. Interpretive hike through old growth stand of white pine, includes observation of Longfellow Pine, the tallest known tree in northeastern U.S. Meets 3 p.m. Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center. 814-744-8475.

July 9 Environmental Health Triple Workshop ACT 48 Day. 8:30am-5p.m. $15. Regional Environmental Education Center. www.regionaleec.org.

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

July 12 Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour. Cook Forest State Park. 11:30 a.m. 814-744-8407.

July 19 Native Species. Planting native species makes gardening easier. 1-2:30 p.m. 724-253-3296.

July 26 Edible Mushrooms & How to Prepare Them. Western PA Mushroom Club. $15. 9am-12pm. Regional Environmental Education Center. Upper St. Clair. 412-838-0064. www.regionaleec.org.

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

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. 1-2 Regatta at Lake Arthur Volunteers. Moraine State Park. Needed for children's activities and mascots. volunteers@moraineregatta.com

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

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 15 Cook Forest Equestrian Tour. Meets 10:30 a.m. Silver Stallion Stables for 3-hour horseback tour of pine orchards and forest cathedral. $100 per rider includes basic instruction, discussion of environmental subjects, lunch (vegan options available). Minimum 12 years old, maximum 250 pounds. Preregister by July 10 at 814-927-6636.

July 22 Climbing Classes. Techniques, knots, anchors, belaying and rappelling. Two indoor sessions, one full day on the rocks. $95 includes equipment, shoes. Exkursion Outfitters, Monroeville, www.exkursion.com, 412-372-7030.

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

July 24-26 Mountain Days at Prince Gallitzin State Park. Hayrides, vendors, entertainment. 814- 674-1000.

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

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.

July 4 Osprey Paddle. Easy trip from the Goddard State Park marina over Lake Wilhelm to State Game Land 270 to see several osprey nests. BYO canoe or kayak; limited number available to borrow. Meets 9 a.m. Environmental Learning Classroom. 724-253-3296.

July 5 Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Challenge. Races on Allegheny River at North Shore Riverfront Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 8, 11 Kayaking Classes. Level I Kayak Touring. $50 includes equipment, $35 BYO equipment. Exkursion Outfitters, Monroeville, www.exkursion.com, 412-372-7030.

July 11 Basic Boater Safety Course. Mosites MotorSports, Rt. 30, North Huntington. 9 a.m. $20 includes morning snacks, lunch, beverages. Register 724-684-5320.

July 18 Kayaking Classes. Level II Kayak Touring. $50 includes equipment, $35 BYO equipment. Exkursion Outfitters, Monroeville, www.exkursion.com, 412-372-7030.

July 25 Kayaking Classes. Level II Kayak Touring. $50 includes equipment, $35 BYO equipment. if you have your own equipment. Exkursion Outfitters, Monroeville, www.exkursion.com, 412-372-7030.

FISHING

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.

July 9 Family Fishing Program. Cook Forest. Free fishing program for families includes basic baiting, casting and knot tying. Meets 5:30 p.m. at Children's Fishing Pond behind Park Office. Register by June 25 at 814-744-8407, cookforestsp@state.pa.us.

July 11 Canoe Fishing the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. 10 a.m. Cook Forest State Park. $20/boat Preregistration required. (814)744-8407.

July 17 Night Fishing. Clarion River. Bring tackle, bait and lanterns to Cook Forest park office. Meets 8 p.m. 814-744-8407.

July 18 Catfish Tournament. Chester Newell Sportsmen's Club's contest is held on the Ohio River between Wheeling and Pittsburgh. 304-387-3982.

July 11 Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club. Age 9-15. 412-824-6467; 412-352-049

July 11 McKeesport Sportsmen's Club. Age 8-18. 412-751-4218.

July 11 New Baltimore Sportsmen's Club. 814-733-0029.

July 18 Beaver County Sportsmen's Club. 724-513-6115.

July 18 Mammoth Park. 724-423-2931.

July 25 Rochester Sportsmen's Club. 724-775-3545.

July 25 Star Junction and Fish Game. 724-497-3079.

July 25 Two Lick Valley Rod & Gun Club. 814-948-6941.

July 26 East Monongahela Sportsmen's Club. 412-292-9063.

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 17-18 Keystone Rod and Gun Club. Fri. 5:30-p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 55. hteclass@hotmail.com.

July 18-19 Crowfoot Rod and Gun Club. Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Class limit 50. 724-327-7953, 412-580-1642.

July 24-26 Kingston Vets and Sportsmen's Club. Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 8-4 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Pre-registration required. Lunch provided. 724-539-6689, 724-539-1033.

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

July 31-Aug. 1 Twin Lakes Park Activity Center. Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. 724-834-2400.

For a more complete shoots listing, visit www.post-gazette.com/sports/huntfish.

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

ALLEGHENY COUNTRY 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. Registered Sporting Clays Targets every Sunday in June. 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 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.

CONNOQUENESSING VALLEY BOWMAN CLUB June 21 3-D Archery Shoot. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 724-758-2002.

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. June 21, July 19. SCI Benefit Shoot Aug. 23 and Sept 13. 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, 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 July 5, Aug. 2. Details http://falconarchers.hypermart.net.

FIVE POINTS HUNT CLUB Hopewell. 3-D archery shoots July 12. 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 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.