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Saturday, November 10
Day Treks
Mt. Davis
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$5.00 member, $10.00 non-member
Winter Warmer Beer Hike
Boyce Park
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$25.00 member, $40.00 non-member
Sunday, November 11
Doggie Day Treks
South Park
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$8.00 member, $12.00 non-member
Saturday, November 17
Pancake Hike
Laurel Hill State Park
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$15.00 member, $25.00 non-member
Holiday Pie Hike
South Park
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$12.00 member, $20.00 non-member
Sunday, November 18
Downtown Urban Escape Hike
Downtown Pittsburgh
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$12.00 member, $20.00 non-member
Other Area Activities
To contribute an event, e-mail
Lou.
Wednesday, November 7
Ramblers Hike
Kellman Nature Reserve in Murrysville
10:00 AM
Ramblers
Sunday, November 11
Hike - Raccoon Creek State Park
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike - Rachel Carson Trail
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike - Pine Ridge Park
10:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Wednesday, November 14
Ramblers Hike
Beechwood Farm
10:00 AM - Undetermined
Ramblers
Saturday, November 17
Bicycle -Confluence to Meyersdale
8:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Sunday, November 18
Hike - Bear Run Nature Reserve
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike - Blue Spruce Park
9:30 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
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| YOAP's Impact in the Community |
The Youth
Outdoor Adventure Program (YOAP) impacted 1,884 participants from
January 1 to November 1 through excursions such as biking, caving,
fishing, kayaking, canoeing, geocaching, fishprinting and specialty
hiking. A total of $3,570.50 has been given out in scholarships
this year to get youth on the waters and in the woods.
After only a few hours kayaking on the rivers or geocaching for a
treasure, youth develop new recreational interests and skills. They
learn about themselves and their roles and in the community, build
self-confidence and improve peer dynamics. In addition to gaining a
better appreciation for these fun and exciting opportunities,
participants foster a greater understanding of environmental issues and
ethics.
The programs introduce participants involved in a variety of community
organizations to what may very well be their first time looking at the
environment and nature as a valuable resource. YOAP, comprised of youth
ages 10 to 17, has served members of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Carnegie
Science Center's Mission Discovery Program, City High Charter High
School, Hazelwood YMCA Little Darlings, Hilltop Health Ministries,
Peabody High School's Kidz-E-Festival, Pittsburgh Project and more.
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To register a group for a YOAP program, contact Jeremiah Morrison, Program Coordinator, at 412.255.0564 ext. 33 or email at jmorrison@ventureoutdoors.org
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Day Trek
Spend a day in the woods,
explore a trail, get some exercise and
discover something new about the world all
around us. Day Treks vary in length and
difficulty, but all are designed to showcase
some of the best hiking in western
Pennsylvania.
Mt. Davis
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$5.00 member, $10.00 non-member |
Winter
Warmer Beer Hike
As the days get colder and
darker, we'll focus on winter dark beers -
porters, stouts and winter seasonals - to
ward off the chill. These hearty brews,
accompanied by warm breads and snacks, will
take the chill off after our 3 to 4 mile
stroll through the winter woods. Don't be
afraid of the dark!
Boyce Park
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$25.00 member, $40.00 non-member |
Holiday Pie Hike
It's that time of year and the
holiday pies are getting ready to go in the
oven. Before you bake, join us for a few
delectable pie samples prepared by Mary
Brenholts. The samples you will indulge in
include, but are not limited to, Sweet
Potato Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Lemon Pie, with
fresh ingredients from the East End Food
Co-op. We will also head out for a short
hike in South Park before the pie-tasting to
get our bellies rumbling.
South Park
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$12.00 member, $20.00 non-member |
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This holiday season, Venture Outdoors
Memberships will be available for purchase
as gifts or as personal
memberships/renewals.
10) A VO Membership (used properly) helps to
keep you fit. A big box of candy does not.
9) This way, you know your gift won’t be
re-gifted.
8) A VO Membership fits wonderfully inside a
stocking.
7) No pesky gift-wrapping necessary - need we
say more??
6) No worrying about size or color
preferences.
5) Nana can send a VO Membership instead of
those slipper-socks she sends year after
year.
4) You don’t have to battle the Black Friday
shopping crowd to get a great deal on one.
3) You can knock out an entire household’s
gifts in about five minutes!
2) A VO Membership gets more use in a year
than a sweater with snowmen all over it.
(But does it last longer than Auntie Pearl’s
fruitcake?)
1) Gives you a jump-start on the New Year’s
Resolution to try more outdoor activities.
(Because we know that’s at the top of
everyone’s list!)
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To join, visit
http://www.ventureoutdoors.org/givemembership.asp
or call Becca at 412-255-0564 x 29. |
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America
Recycles Day
Thursday, November 15th
ARD is the only nationally recognized day
dedicated to encourage Americans to recycle
and buy recycled products.
For more info:
http://www.nrc-recycle.org/americarecycles.aspx
GrandviewParkBARK!
Saturday, November 3rd
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come “Strut Your Mutt” in Beautiful
Grandview Park
Mt. Washington/Allentown - 499 Bailey Avenue
FREE EVENT!
Urban Apple Festival
Saturday, November 10th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Union Project
Fun and Food for All Ages |
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