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Sunday, August 23, 2009
HIKING

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

Through Sept. 1 Mommy and Me Lakeside Walk with Lunch and a Story. Keystone State Park. Every Mon. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 1-724-668- 2939.

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

Aug. 23 Hike Along Millstream. 1 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.

Aug. 30 Slippery Rock Gorge Trail Hike. 1 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.

Sept. 12 Hell's Hollow Walk. 2 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.


GETout spotlight
Bird and Wildflower Outing: Aug. 28

The Wissahickon Nature Club will sponsor this public event at Raccoon Creek State Park, which inspires appreciation for local flora, birds and butterflies. While observing summer flowers, participants can witness bird species like black-and-white warblers, Baltimore orioles, Empidonax flycatchers, and Indigo buntings. Bring your own lunch, beverages, and binoculars. 10 a.m. Call 412-771-4737 for more information.

-- Jennifer Rizzi


BIRDING

Daily. Outdoor birding walk. National Aviary. 10:30 a.m. 412-559-3519.

Aug. 28 Bird and Wildflower Outing at Raccoon Creek State Park. Wissahickon Nature Club. 10 a.m. 412-771-4737.

Sept. 7 Osprey 101 and Counting. Maurice K. Goddard State Park. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet at Environmenal Learning classroom. 724-253-3296.

Through Sept. 1 Little Peepers Story Time. National Aviary. 10:30 a.m. Free admission to children 5 and under. 412-559-3519.

Through Sept. 7 Flite Zone bird show. National Aviary. Wed.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.412-559-3519.

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

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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

Aug. 29 Campfire Cooking. Maurice K. Goddard State Park. 1-3 p.m. Meets at Environmental Learning Center classroom. 724-253-3296.

Sept. 5 Whole Grain Goodness. 2 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.

FLORA & FUNGI

Aug. 29 Art in Nature. Pressed Flowers. 1 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. Meet at Kildoo Picnic area. 724-368-3612.

VOLUNTEER

Sept. 19 Crooked Creek Triathlon. Crooked Creek Lake. 9 a.m. $60 individuals, $85 teams, $40 first-time participants.

MISC.

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.

Aug. 29 Beach Bash and Sea-BQ. Seven Springs Resort. 5-8 p.m. $50/ages 21 and over, $30/ ages 13-16, $20/ages 8-12, $12.50 ages 4-7. 800- 452-2223.

Aug. 30 Million Dollar Shoot-Out on the Mountain. Seven Springs. 8:45 a.m. $10. 800-452-2223.

Sept. 4 Run Your Rox Off 5K and 1 Mile Race. McKees Rocks Community Development Corp.6:30 p.m. 412-853-8138.

Sept. 5 Twenty-four Hour Champion Challenge team relay. Seven Springs. 814-352-2047

Sept. 5 Campfire Stories. Maurice K. Goddard State Park. 8-9:30 p.m. 724-253-3296.

Sept. 13 VNA Community Butterfly Release and Succop Conservatory Open House. 1-4 p.m.Succop Conservatory, Butler PA. 724-431-3372.

Sept. 25-26 McConnells Mill State Park Heritage Festival. 724-368-9320.

BOATING

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

Aug. 28 Girls Night Paddle. Maurice K. Goddard State Park. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Meet at Environmental Learning Classroom. 724-253-3296.

Through Sept. 1 Introduction to Canoeing. Keystone State Park. Every Sun. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. 1-724-668- 2939.

Sept. 4 Full Moon Paddle. Maurice K. Goddard State Park. 7 -9 p.m. Meet at Environmental Learning Center classroom. Bring own canoe/kayak. 724-253-3296.

Sept. 6 Kayaking 101. Maurice K. Goddard State Park. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 724-253-3296.

Saturdays, Sundays through Sept. 5- Nov. 1 Nautical Nature Fall Foliage Cruises. 12 and 2 p.m. Sat.; 2 and 4 p.m. Sun. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children, under 2 free. 724-368-9185.

Through Sept. 19 Explore Keystone by Land and Water. Keystone State Park. Every Sat. 12-3 p.m. $5; pre-registration required. 1-724-668- 2939.

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.

Sept 11-13 Couples' Fly Fishing and Wellness Weekend. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. $600. Registration required. Limit 3 couples. 814-632-6129.

Nov. 11-13 International Fly Tying Symposium. Somerset, PA. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. 814-632-6129.

Dec. 5-Mar. 10 Winter Blues Fly Tying Classes. Every Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Brunch and materials provided. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. 814-632-6129.

YOUTH FIELD DAYS

Sept. 12 Heritage Scout Reservation. 412-471-2927.

Sept. 12 Open Door Baptist Church, Greensburg. 724-837-0057.

HUNTING

Sept. 15 Nomination deadline for Citizen Advisory Committee for Deer Management. Pennsylvania Game Commission. 717-705-7541.

HUNTER-TRAPPER SAFETY

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.

Sept. 11-12 Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club. Fri. 6-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 50. 412-241-2879.

Sept.12-13. Allegheny Country Rifle Club. Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 150. 724-449-2566.

Sept. 18-19. Carrick Sportsmen's Club. Fri. 6-10 p.m, Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 60.

Sept. 19-20. Collier Sportsmen's Association. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 412-276-9628, 412-279-4174.

Sept 19-20. Monroeville Municipal Building. Sat. and Sun 9 a.m-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 412-856-3369, 412-856-3311.

Sept. 26-27 Richland Sportsmen's Club. Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 50. 724-443-9094, 724-494-1669.

Sept. 26-27 McKeesport Sportsmen's Association. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 412-829-1966.

GUN SHOWS

Sept. 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.

SHOOTS

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. 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 SCI Benefit Shoot Aug. 23 and Sept. 13. 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.

FIVE POINTS HUNT CLUB Hopewell. 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.

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.

LOGANS FERRY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB NRA basic pistol courses. Plum. 724-339-5550.

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 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.

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. 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.

SEVEN SPRINGS SPORTING CLAYS True Pair Tuesdays. $60/person, includes 7 p.m. dinner. 800- 452-2223.

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.


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First published on August 22, 2009 at 8:13 pm