CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Venture
Outdoors Activities
For more
information on any of our activities visit
www.ventureoutdoors.org.
Every Tuesday!
Tyke Hike
10:00AM - 11:30 AM
$4.00 member, $4.00
non-member
Every Wednesday!
TriAnglers
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$5.00 member, $5.00
non-member
Monday, July 2
Beginner Paddle at Downtown Pgh
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$25.00 member,
$40.00 non-member
Wednesday, July 4
4th of July Paddle
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$50.00 member,
$75.00 non-member
Friday, July 6
Gourmet Hikes at Frick
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$25.00 member,
$40.00 non-member
Saturday, July 7
Calling all Teens and Pre-teens
*See Spotlight
Activity*
Day Treks
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$5.00 member, $10.00
non-member
Saturday, July 7 - Sunday, July 8
Family Fun Overnight on Laurel Ridge
*See Spotlight Activity*
Sunday, July 8
Natural Reflections
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$28.00 member,
$40.00 non-member
Summer Salads Paddle
*See Spotlight Activity*
Monday, July 9
Beginner Paddle at North Park Lake
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$20.00 member,
$35.00 non-member
Wednesday, July 11
Canoeing the Allegheny
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$12.00 member,
$20.00 non-member
Thursday,
July 12
All Terrain Evening Hike
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$10.00 member,
$15.00 non-member
Friday, July 13
Happy Hour Paddle
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
$12.00 member,
$20.00 non-member
Saturday, July 14
Beer Tasting Hike
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$25.00 member,
$40.00 non-member
Sailing Mighty Lake Arthur
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$20.00 member,
$35.00 non-member
Sunday, July 15
Doggie Day Trek
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$8.00 member, $12.00
non-member
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Quest
9:00 AM
$8.00 member, $12.00
non-member
Urban Bike Tours
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$18.00 member,
$30.00 non-member
Monday, July 16
Beginner Paddle at Downtown Pgh
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$12.00 member,
$20.00 non-member
Tuesday,
July 17
Naturalist Training: Birds
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$12.00 member,
$20.00 non-member
Other
Area Activities
More
action-packed activities from groups all around the region. If you or
your organization wants to contribute an event to this section of
Contours, email
Tricia for more information.
July Programs
at
Cook Forest
Phone: (814)744-8407
E-mail:
cookforestsp@state.pa.us
Every Wednesday!
Wednesday Walks
9:00 AM
Audubon Society of
Western Pennsylvania
Beginner Skate Start/Stop Clinic
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Three
Rivers In-Line Club
Saturday, July 4
Beginner Skate Start/Stop Clinic
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Three
Rivers In-Line Club
Saturday, July 7
GreenFest Pittsburgh
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Carnegie Science Center
Sunday, July 8
Hike - Roaring Run Natural Area
9:30 AM
Audubon Society of Western PA
Hike - Quebec Run Wild Area
9:00 AM
Sierra Club, Allegheny GroupWednesday, July
11
Weekly Walks in the Woods
6:30 PM
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Saturday, July 14
Collection for "Hard to Recycle" Items
2:00 PM
Pennsylvania Resources Council
Hike - Mountain Streams Area
8:00 AM
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike -
McConnell's Mill State Park
9:00 AM
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Send us Feedback!
Because of the 4th of July
holiday, we are sending this issue of Contours on Monday as
opposed to the usual Wednesdays. We think this might be a good
permanent change...do you? Let us know whether you prefer
Mondays or Wednesdays for Contours and why by sending a new email to
newsletter@ventureoutdoors.org.
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In this issue:
1. Trail Mix -
Summer Family Fun
2. Venture
Outdoors Activity Spotlight
3. Kayak
Pittsburgh Downtown - July 4th Hours
4. Members Day - a
Fun Day for All
5. VO in the News
6. Outdoor
Announcements
1. Trail Mix - Summer Family Fun
This summer, you can get the whole family outside! Kids from age
2 to 82 can have a blast with a simple hike or, if they are
ready for the next level, you can take the entire gang out on a
camping or backpacking trip. You can make it as simple and
low-impact as you wish.
According to
Gorp, an online outdoor resource,
the key to any
outdoor activity is planning ahead and being prepared.
Anyone can get outside if they are
willing to learn a few new things.
If the best way to learn is by doing, then we have plenty of
beginner-level trips to help you get more comfortable with being
outside. If you are still not sure about getting outside
by yourself with your kids, try one of our many Family-Friendly
activities. This week's Activity Spotlight (below)
features some great trips!
2. Venture Outdoors Activity Spotlight
Saturday, July 7 - Sunday, July 8
Family Fun Overnight on Laurel Ridge
Join VO for a very easy, kid friendly backpack along the LHHT.
Parents, we’ll show you that getting out on the trail with kids
isn’t as intimidating as you might think, and a heck of a lot
cheaper than a hotel! Kids, we’ll have a blast exploring the
rocks and trails and hidden treasures of the ridge, and we’ll
all enjoy a night under the stars! Family pricing available.
9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$20.00 member,
$30.00 non-member
Saturday, July 7
Calling all Teens and Pre-teens
In the Morning - Great Gorge Trail in Ohiopyle for 2-3 miles
with views of Cucumber Falls and passing whitewater rafters.
We'll stop for lunch by the river. In the Afternoon - Several
hours of fun at the natural water slides in Ohiopyle at the end
of the trail. Late Afternoon - Ice cream or burgers at the local
Dairy Queen (not included in price). Family Prices Available.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$12.00 member,
$20.00 non-member
Sunday, July 8
Summer Salads Paddle
We will meet at the North Park Boat House and start off with a
paddle around the lake looking for wildlife. After the paddle we
will head back to the boat house for a picnic style summer salad
feast prepared by Mary Brenholts.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$20.00 member,
$30.00 non-member
3. Kayak
Pittsburgh Downtown - July 4th Hours
 Mon.
- Tues. July 2 - 3,
10:00 AM - Dusk
Wednesday, July 4,
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
4. Member's Day - Thanks to
all for a Fun Day
This past Member's Day at the North
Park Boathouse was a day full of great weather, excellent food,
live music, and activities.
We had over 153 people attend the activities and around 60 folks
listened as County Parks Director Andrew Baechle discussed the
future of North Park Late .
Thanks to all those who made this event possible, especially our
dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, Kayak Pittsburgh staff
and the VO Programming team.
5. VO in the News
See more press on our website.
Members Day offers social, recreational benefits
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, North Section
- Thursday, June 28, 2007
North Park Lake plan redesigned (Town Hall)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, North Section
- Thursday, June 28, 2007
Viewer's Choice: Hike Pittsburgh's best kept secret (Grandview Park)
WTAE Channel 4
- Friday, June 22, 2007
Public art swims uptown
The Pittsburgh Dish
- Thursday, June 21, 2007
Giant Catfish Takes Over North Park Boathouse
Venture Outdoors receives artwork on loan from local artist
Venture Outdoors
- Thursday, June 21, 2007
Summer activities close to home
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, South Neighborhoods
- Thursday, June 21, 2007
Dredging project would restore North Park Lake
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- Thursday, June 21, 2007
6.
Outdoor Announcements & Events
Get out your planners
folks...
RMK Summer Roll Classes - Wednesdays at
6pm
Every Wednesday night through the rest of the summer,
Rocky
Mountain Kayak will hold roll classes and play/paddle
sessions
for any skill level.
Feel free to call ahead or just show up!
Bring dry clothes for food and beverages after at Pagano's in
New Stanton.
www.rockymountainkayak.com
Allegheny Land Trust
Job posting
Director of Development
For more details, click here.
Viewer's Choice on WTAE
WTAE has a new show called
Viewer’s Choice, where viewers
get to vote online for the story they want to see each Friday.
The voters have spoken, and they like seeing and hearing about
the outdoors. Venture Outdoors activities have been highlighted,
as well as several other Pittsburgh outdoor events and
amenities. Show your support for the outdoors, and vote for the
next Friday feature on their website at
www.thepittsburghchannel.com/viewerschoice
PRC
Volunteer Opportunities
GreenFest
Pittsburgh, a Friends of Live Earth Event
at the Carnegie Science Center,
Saturday, July 7
"Hard to Recycle" collection event
at Construction Junction,
Saturday, July 14
Contact Ginette L. Vinski (412-488-7490 ext. 243,
ginettew@ccicenter.org)
if you're available for either of these events as soon as
possible. Volunteers will receive a coupon for one free hour of
kayaking courtesy of Kayak Pittsburgh!
Bike Fest is still going on!
Through July 8th. Go to
Bike Pittsburgh's website
for more information
and be sure to check out:
The Underground Railroad History Tour
Sunday, July 8, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Benedict the Moor Church (Just above Mellon Arena) |
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