CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Venture
Outdoors Activities
For more
information on any of our activities visit
www.ventureoutdoors.org.
Every Tuesday!
Tyke Hike
Schenley Park Café
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$4.00 members and non-members
Every Wednesday through October!
Wednesday Wake-up Paddles
Kayak Pittsburgh - Downtown
6:15 AM - 7:30 AM
$12.00 member, $20.00 non-member
TriAnglers
North Shore, Riverfront Park
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$5.00 for the season
Monday, October 8
Beginner Paddles
Kayak Pittsburgh - Downtown
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$25.00 member,$40.00 non-member
Thursday, October 11
Stargazing Paddle
Kayak Pittsburgh, Downtown
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
$25.00 member,$45.00 non-member
Friday, October 12
Happy Hour Paddles
Kayak Pittsburgh, Downtown
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
$12.00 member,$20.00 non-member
Saturday, October 13
Curry Hike
Panhandle Trail
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$15.00 member,$25.00 non-member
Flyfishing for Wild Brown Trout
Yellow Creek, Bedford
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
$50.00 member,$70.00 non-member
Long Distance Hike Series
East Loop - Raccoon Creek State Park
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$5.00 member,$10.00 non-member
Hiking the PATH
Three Rivers Rowing, Millvale
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$160.00 member,$210.00 non-member
Fall Foliage Biking
West Newton to Perryolplis
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$25.00 member,$35.00 non-member
Sunday, October 14
Advanced Paddle Series
*See Activity Spotlight*
Natural Reflections
*See Activity Spotlight*
Steeler Withdrawal Hike
Mullin Diner
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$10.00 member,$18.00 non-member
Monday, October 15
Beginner Paddle - North Park Lake
North Park Lake
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$20.00 member,$35.00 non-member
Friday, October 19
Gallery Crawl Paddle
Kayak Pittsburgh
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
$15.00 member,$25.00 non-member
Saturday, October 20
Hiking the PATH
Three Rivers Rowing, Millvale
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$160.00 member,$210.00 non-member
Fall Foliage Peddle and Paddle
North Park Boathouse
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$20.00 member,$35.00 non-member
Pancake Hike
Laurel Hill State Park
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$15.00 member,$25.00 non-member
Wilderness First Aid
*See Activity Spotlight*
Sunday, October 21
Riverview Escape Hike
Riverview Park
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$12.00 member,$20.00 non-member
Rock Climbing
Laurel Highlands
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$45.00 member,$65.00 non-member
Other Area Activities
To contribute an event, e-mail
Lou.
Every Wednesday!
Beginner Skate Start/Stop Clinic
Liberty School
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Three Rivers In-Line Club
Wednesday Walks
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
9:00 AM
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Wednesday, October 10
Ramblers Hike
Frick Park
10:00 AM
Ramblers
Sunday, October 14
Pittsburgh Step Trek
South Side Slopes
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southside Slopes Neighborhood Association
Hike
Indian Creek Reservoir to S. Connellsville
10:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike
Seldom Seen Greenway
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Wednesday, October 17
Ramblers Hike
Montour Trail
10:00 AM
Ramblers
Saturday, October 20
Hike
Roaring Run Natural Area
10:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Sunday, October 21
Hike
Northmoreland Park
10:00 AM - Mid afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
.Hike
Laurel Hill State Park
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Bicycle
West Penn Trail
8:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group |
In this issue:
1. Trail Mix -
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the
Woods Series
2. Venture
Outdoors Activity Spotlight
3. Office Volunteers Needed
4. VO in the News
5. Outdoor Announcements
1. Trail Mix -Saturday
Afternoon Hike in the Woods Series
Want to add variety to
your weekend hikes? Join us for the Saturday Afternoon Hike in
the Woods series. In this series of six hikes, we will explore a number of local
trails in nearby parks every
fourth Saturday of the month. The focus of these hikes is
to learn about our environment, enjoy the company of new friends
and get a great workout!
These are moderate to difficult hikes
ranging between 6-8 miles on a variety of terrains. Expect to
spend about 3-4 hours outdoors and hikes will take place in ALL
weather so please dress accordingly!
There will be an option to rendezvous at a local establishment
for nourishment and libations afterwards. Participants must be
over 18.
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods:
Hike #1:
Raccoon Creek State Park, Beaver County
Start Time: 11 A.M. Saturday, October 27th
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods:
Hike #2:
Riverview Park Observatory Hill, Allegheny
County
Start Time: 11 A.M. Saturday, November 24th
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods: Hike
#3:
Moraine State Park, Butler County.
Start Time: 11 A.M. Saturday, December 22nd
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods:
Hike #4:
McConnell's Mill State Park, Lawrence
County.
Start Time: 11 A.M. Saturday January 26th, 2008
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods:
Hike #5:
Raccoon Creek State Park, Beaver County.
Start Time: 11 A.M. Saturday February 23rd, 2008
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods:
Final Hike #6:
Brady's Run Park: Beaver County.
Start Time: 11 A.M. Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
2. Venture Outdoors Activity Spotlight
Sunday, October 14th
Advanced
Paddle Series
Join Venture Outdoors on our first Advanced Paddle Series.
This 3-part series will cover 7 to 8 miles to new and exciting
destinations. You will get your arms pumping and your body
wanting more as we paddle up the Monongahela to the Hot Metal
Bridge, up the Allegheny River to Pine Creek and down the Ohio
River to Brunots Island. These trips are geared toward
experienced paddlers; Beginner instruction not included.
Brunots Island, Allegheny & Ohio Rivers
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$20.00 member,$35.00 non-member
Sunday, October 14th
Natural Reflections
Whether we need to process a situation, re-connect with our
spirituality, make an important decision, learn about our
self-care, or re-coup our energy, nature is there to inspire and
support us. Good company, provocative conversation, guided
meditation, quiet contemplation, light exercise, and lunch --
all provide a natural retreat spot from our busy lives. For more
information, go to
www.RetreatSpot.com/naturalreflections
Todd Sanctuary
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$28.00 member,$40.00 non-member
Saturday October 20th - Sunday October 21st
Wilderness First Aid
This 16-hour course in Wilderness
First Aid is taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of
NOLS. This interactive course is designed to provide outdoor
leaders, guides and rangers with an introduction to First Aid
and patient care in remote settings. Emphasis is placed on
principles of treatment and decision-making, not the
memorization of lists. All levels of training and experience are
welcome. Lodging options are available for $15 per evening in a
dorm bed. Camping is free and everyone has access to bathrooms,
showers and kitchen.
Environmental Learning Center at Crooked Creek
8:00 AM Saturday - 5:00 PM Sunday
$150.00 member,$170.00 non-member
3.
Office Volunteers Needed
Venture Outdoors currently has over 2000 members and we need
some office help. We are seeking weekly office volunteers to
help with various office
tasks. If you're a fan of VO and can come to the office to
assist us, we would like to know. Please contact Lou DeVito at
(412) 255-0564 x 24 or
ldevito@ventureoutdoors.org with your availability and to
discuss this volunteer opportunity.
4.
VO in the News
1.
Allegheny County unveils vision for regional parks
Pop City - Pittsburgh, PA
October 3, 2007
2.
Visitors venture out for paddling, and patties in Millvale
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh, PA
September 27, 2007
3.
VO bike tour spotlights Pittsburgh's green buildings and outdoor
...
Pop City - Pittsburgh, PA
September 26, 2007
5. Outdoor
Announcements & Events
Help Climb
for Hope Reach the Summit!
Every three minutes, a woman is diagnosed with
breast cancer in the United States. Last year 50,000 women
died of this disease. There is still no cure, and federal funding falls short in
supporting vital research that could save lives.
In honor of
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, REI has
joined with Climb for Hope’s Team Pittsburgh to raise money for
innovative breast cancer research. When you come into the store
and make a tax-deductible gift to Climb for Hope, a card with
your name is added to the Pinnacle.
Help cover the
Pinnacle with cards and get the team to the top! Help Climb for Hope/Team Pittsburgh
reach the top of REI’s Pinnacle and cure breast cancer in our
lifetime! For more information:
www.ClimbForHope.org
Come and visit the Farmers Market at GoodTaste! Pittsburgh
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Pittsburgh ExpoMart
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
GoodTaste! Pittsburgh is a Food & Cooking Expo. Check out
GoodTastePittsburgh.com
for additional details.
Get Your Bike Maps!
Bike Pittsburgh just published the first on-street bike map of
Pittsburgh in 15 years. With the help of the Heinz
Endowments and DeepLocal,
this is the definitive bike map of the city. You'll soon be able to stop by
your local bike shop to pick one up. Check out
www.bike-pgh.org
to learn more or stop by the Venture Outdoors office to see a
copy.
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