CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Venture
Outdoors Activities
For more
information on any of our activities visit
www.ventureoutdoors.org.
TRIP CHANGE:
The PATH series has been postponed to start on Saturday, September
22. There is still time to sign-up if interested!
Every Tuesday!
Tyke Hike
Schenley Park Café
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$4.00 members and non-members
Every Wednesday!
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, September 10
Beginner Paddles
Kayak Pittsburgh - Downtown
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$25.00 member, $40.00 non-member
Tuesday, September 11
Stargazing Paddle
Kayak Pittsburgh, Downtown
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
$25.00 member, $45.00 non-member
Friday, September 14
Happy Hour Paddles
Kayak Pittsburgh
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
$12.00 member,$20.00 non-member
Saturday, September 15
Fine Wine and Filet Hike
*See Activity Spotlight*
Intro to Child Carriers Hike
*See Activity Spotlight*
Fly-Fishing: Intro 1
Ohiopyle State Park
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$60.00 member, $75.00 non-member
Sat., September 15 - Sun., September
16
Dolly Sods Backpacking Adventure
Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
9:00 AM Saturday - 2:00 PM Sunday
$35.00 member, $50.00 non-member
Sunday, September 16
Adventure Bike Tours
Montour Trail, Carnegie
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$18.00 member, $30.00 non-member
Monday, September 17
Beginner Paddle - North Park Lake
North Park Lake
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$20.00 member, $35.00 non-member
Thursday, September 20
Hike & Eat Locally
Schenley Park
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$12.00 member, $20.00 non-member
Saturday, September 22
Oktoberfest Hike
Riverview Park
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$25.00 member, $40.00 non-member
Trail Town Art Tour
Connellsville
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$25.00 member, $35.00 non-member
Hiking the PATH (1st session)
Three Rivers Rowing, Millvale
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$160.00 member, $210.00 non-member
Sunday, September 23
Advanced Paddle Series
*See Activity Spotlight*
Doggie Day Treks
Mingo Creek Park
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$8.00 member, $12.00 non-member
Other
Area Activities
If you or
your organization wants to contribute an event, e-mail
Tricia.
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, September 12
Ramblers Hike
South Park
10:00 AM
Keystone Ramblers
Thursday, September 13
Fledglings Children's Series
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
$8/pair member, $10/pair non-member
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Saturday, September 15
Hike
- John P. Saylor Trail
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Absorb the Forbes II
Laurel Mountain Ski Area just east of Laughlintown on Route 30
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Keystone Trails Association
Bicycle - Ghost Town Trail
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Harrison Hills Bird Outing
Natrona Heights/Freeport Area
8:15 AM
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Sunday, September 16
Hike - Bushy Run Battlefield
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Walks in the Woods
Highland Park Entry Garden
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Orienteering Meet with instruction
Hartwood Acres. Allison Park
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$4.00
Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club
Wednesday, September 19
Ramblers Hike
Duff Park
10:00 AM
Keystone Ramblers
Thursday, September 20
Piccadilly Herb Club Event
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
10:00 AM
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Friday, September 21
Sewickley Heights Borough Park Outing
8:00 AM
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Saturday, September 22
Hike - Roaring Run Natural Area
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike - Slickville to Saltsburg
10:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Sunday, September 23
Bicycle - Meyersdale to Frostburg
8:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike - Dunbar State Gamelands
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Walks in the Woods
Riverview Park Visitor Center
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
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In this issue:
1. Trail Mix -
Get to know your Pittsburgh Parks
2. Venture
Outdoors Activity Spotlight
3. Special Featured Event: The Great Race
4.
T-shirt Tuesdays at Kayak Pittsburgh
5. VO in the News
6. Outdoor
Announcements
1. Trail Mix - Get to know your Pittsburgh Parks
There are plenty of places to enjoy
the outdoors right in the city!
Here are just a few to mention:
Schenley Park - right behind Carnegie Mellon University and
extending through the neighborhoods of South Oakland, Squirrel
Hill and Greenfield.
Frick Park - on the other side of Squirrel Hill and Shadyside,
near Point Breeze and Regent Square.
Highland Park - in the neighborhood of the same name, north of
East Liberty, banking the Allegheny River.
Riverview Park - on the North Side to the northwest of Downtown
Grandview Park - on Mount
Washington with the best view of Downtown (now part of the
larger
Grand View Scenic Byway Park)
Point State Park is
undergoing renovations for the Pittsburgh 250 celebration next
year. You can find out more about the project at the event
listed below:
GREEN SIZZLE - The Revitalization of
Point State Park
Thursday, September 20, 2007 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Please join us for a private guided tour and lively reception,
featuring tour guide Lisa Schroeder, Executive Director,
Pittsburgh Riverlife Task Force
To make a reservation, sign up at
office@lpinc.org or call 412.392.4505.
$15.00 | includes hors d’oeuvres & cash bar
Visit our new blog to read more about Pittsburgh Parks
2. Venture Outdoors Activity Spotlight
Saturday, September 15
Fine Wine and Filet Hike
After a 7-mile hike we will relax on the patio of our trip
leader's
mountain home with a filet of steak tenderloin accompanied with
Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the perfect way to get out of the
city to a day in the mountains. Minimum Age 21.
Roaring Run
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
$40.00 member, $55.00 non-member
Intro to Child Carriers Hike
You and your
little one can join along with others for an outdoor adventure.
Frick Park
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$5.00 member, $12.00 non-member
Sunday, September 23
Advanced Paddle Series
This 3-part series will cover 7 to 8 miles to new and exciting
destinations. These trips are geared toward experienced
paddlers; Beginner instruction not included.
Pine Creek
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$20.00 member, $35.00 non-member
Membership Coordinator, Rebecca
Malena's cat, Wally (named Walt Disney for his familiar marking).
Read more about pet memberships at our blog here.
3. Special
Featured Event: The Great Race
(The
Great Race is this week's sponsor of Contours)
30th Anniversary
Join over 6,000 already registered runners in the
celebration of the Pittsburgh running tradition - The Richard S. Caliguiri
City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross
Blue Shield. This year's anniversary event is loaded with extras
for runners and their families before, during and after the
race.
Click here to register.
4.
T-shirt Tuesdays at Kayak Pittsburgh
Every Tuesday until the end of the season at both locations of
Kayak Pittsburgh,
get out on the water and grab our nifty tees for just 3 bucks.
Visit
www.kayakpittsburgh.org for hours and rates.
Want to submit your own photos?
Photo submission guidelines can be found here.
Send digital photos to
Tricia (tchicka@ventureoutdoors.org).
Next Contours photo deadline: Wednesday, September 19
5. VO in the News
Fitness for All: French have skinny on eating healthily
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Geocaching brings thrill of the hunt
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
- Friday, August 31, 2007
Water ride: Western Pa. rivers offer wide range of recreational fun
Altoona Mirror
- Sunday, August 26, 2007
Pittsburgh: An Expert's Guide (TriAngler mention)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Next Page
- Sunday, August 26, 2007
6.
Outdoor Announcements & Events
More Volunteer
Opportunities with Venture Outdoors
Pitt Goes Public:
A Non-Profit and Public Service Networking Event
September 19, 2007 | 4 - 7 pm
Posvar Hall Pavilion
Enjoy networking with Pittsburgh's finest non-profit and
government agencies!
Pitt Alumni are encouraged to represent Venture Outdoors at this
event.
If interested, contact
Rebecca Malena.
2007 Alternative Transportation
Festival
Friday, October 5 - South Side Works, Market Square, and
Schenley Plaza
Lunchtime (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) and After work (3 – 8 p.m.)
Ride, run, walk, peddle or paddle to the region's first festival
showcasing the use of "alternative transportation" – pubic
transportation, car-sharing, alternative fuels and human-powered
vehicles. Free activities include:
- alternative fuel vehicles (AFV), hybrid and "Smart Car" demos
- biofuel production and straight vegetable oil conversion
workshops
- advanced vehicle technology speakers and forum
- bicycle repair workshops and guided rides
- environmentally conscious art and music
- prizes, raffles and giveaways
Stay tuned for more information or visit
www.cleancities-pittsburgh.net.
Fishing Classes at
Kamsport
(with VO's own Karen Gainey)
Monday, September 10
Advanced Freshwater Fishing
(1st class)
King's restaurant at I-79N and Rt 910 (Wexford Exit)
7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
$85 for the entire 8-week session
Tuesday, September 11
Basic Freshwater Fishing
(1st class)
Carson Middle School in the North Hills
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$79 for the entire 8-week session
Richard
Louv at St. Vincent College -
Thursday, September
27, 2007
Richard Louv, the author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving
Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder, will give a talk
at 8 p.m. in the Robert S. Carey Student Center/Performing Arts
Center at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Admission is free,
but reservations are required -- call (724)537-4556 (1-4 p.m.
weekdays) or e-mail
threshold@stvincent.edu. Tickets are available now.
Environmental Book Club
The Environmental Book Club meets at Borders Book Store on
McKnight Road in North Hills on the first Monday of the month at
7:30pm. We usually hang out at the comfy chairs near the science
section behind the music. It is not compulsory to have read the
book or to have bought the book here. The discussion is informal
and often fun. Borders also makes these books available to us at
20% discount.
Due to Labor Day and other commitments:
WED., Sept. 12 - Better Off: Flipping the Switch on
Technology by Eric Brende
We return to Mondays in October - On October 1, we will
discuss The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. It is
464 pages according to Amazon, so we may want to read the first
half for the October meeting and the 2nd half for the November
meeting.
Preregistration is not required but if you have questions you
can contact Kim Metheny
kmetheny@hotmail.com. |
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