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Wednesday, March 19th
Urban Fitness Hikes:
Topsy-Turvy Hike
North Side
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$5.00 member, 10.00 non-member
Saturday, March 22nd
Trip Leader Paddle Training
Sarah Heinz House
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$10.00 member, 20.00 non-member
Wednesday, March 26th
Doggie First Aid Clinic and Hike
VO Office
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$15.00 member, 25.00 non-member
Saturday, March 29th
Sushi & Sake Hike
Frick Park
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$35.00 member, 55.00 non-member
Long Distance Hikes
East Loop - Raccoon Creek State Park (9.44 miles)
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$5.00 member, 10.00 non-member
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods
Brady's Run Park
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$5.00 member, 10.00 non-member
Intro to Disc Golf
Schenley Park
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$8.00 member, 15.00 non-member
Sunday, March 30th
Doggie First Aid Clinic and Hike
Linn Run State Park
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$15.00 member, 25.00 non-member
Other Area Activities
To contribute an
event, e-mail
Lou.
Tuesday, March 18th
Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club: Cultivation Techniques
7:00 PM
Audubon Society
Wednesday, March 19th
Hike - Plum Creek Park
10:00 AM
Ramblers
Wednesday, March 26th
Hike - Kane Woods
10:00 AM
Ramblers
Thursday, March 27th
Outdoor Action Photography
7:00 PM
REI, Pittsburgh
Sunday, March 30th
Hike - Beaver Creek State Park
11:00 AM
Sierra Club
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Banff Mountain Film
Festival is Almost Here! |
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The
films at Banff vary from high-adrenaline,
beautiful landscapes and even wildlife
research, but all of the films share a
sense of adventure. They take you places you
normally don't get to see.
For a complete, up-to-date list of films
visit:
http://www.ventureoutdoors.org/banfffilms.asp
Tickets are $12.00 a night, or $20.00 for
both nights.
Special Offers:
Upgrade to VIP:
Premium seats, complimentary beverages, &
a VO pint glass
$35.00 each night
Grab Dinner Before the Show:
The Little Brown Jug is providing dinner
in Carnegie Library's Shuffleboard room.
All entrees are $18.00 and include an LBJ
yinzer salad.
Menu is available at
http://www.ventureoutdoors.org/banffoffers.pdf
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Tickets are available at REI, Trek of
Pittsburgh, or through Venture Outdoors.
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Thank you to our Sponsors:
Walls are Bad
Trek of PGH
DCNR
WYEP
Center for Environmental Oncology
Wilderness Voyager
Habitat Solutions
Exkursion Outfitters
REI
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Doggie First Aid Clinic and Hike
This class, taught by veterinarian Hank Croft, will discuss common problems one could experience along the hike, such as heat stroke, hypothermia, bee stings, cuts, eye injuries, fractured bones, as well as animal body condition, endurance levels, and breed limitations. He will also recommend supplies for treating your pet and how to use them.
Location:
Class Session: VO Office
Hike: Linn Run State Park
Time:
Class Session: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Hike: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 member, $25.00 non-member |
Long Distance Hikes
Spend a day on a trail with Kenn Howard and Nanci Goldberg as you explore some of western PA's longer trails. The Long Distance Hikes will be at least 10 miles and some will be a lot longer. These hikes are designed for advanced hikers who have lots of stamina. If you are looking for a great workout and want to cover a lot of trail in a day, then these are the perfect treks for you.
Location: East Loop - Raccoon Creek State Park (9.44 miles)
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 member, $10.00 non-member |
Intro to Disc Golf
Don't call it "Frisbee Golf," and for the love of all that's good, don't ever call it "Frolf!" Disk Golf is one of the most rapidly growing sports in the world! Join us for a great day of fun that virtually anyone can enjoy! The activity will be structured to familiarize people with the three main types of golf discs, understand the flight patterns of the various discs within those three categories, and effective methods for gripping and releasing the disc to maximize distance and minimize your score. Sponsored by our friends at the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society.
Location: Schenley Park
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $8.00 member, 15.00 non-member |
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Spring is around the corner, and the paddling season is almost here. Kayak Pittsburgh's Downtown and North Park locations open in May.
We're looking for Site Supervisors and Kayak Attendants. Want to spend some time near the water? This seasonal job is for you!
Trip
Leader Specialists
Lead organized trips for our private programs, including the Youth Outdoor Adventure Program and community/corporate groups. Summer is our busy season...we need your help!
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For job descriptions, vist:
http://www.ventureoutdoors.org/jobs.asp
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Rocky Mountain Kayak - Free Indoor
Roll Classes
Jeff Prycl will show you the ins and
outs of whitewater kayaking. These
free classes will prepare you for the summer
whitewater season.
More information at
http://www.rockymountainkayak.com
Steel City Showdown
March 22nd and 23rd
Murrysville and Downtown
The Steel City Showdown is the result of
a collaboration between the Carnegie Mellon
Cycling Club and the Panther Cycling Club.
Never before has a collegiate race of this
scale been held in Pittsburgh.
More information at
http://www.steelcityshowdown.com
Trek's Spring Super Sale
March 26th - 30th
Shadyside, Robinson, and Cranberry
Stock up on all your cycling gear at
Trek's annual sale.
Visit
http://www.trekofpittsburgh.com
Town
Hall Meeting on Hartwood Acres
Saturday, March 29th 10:00 AM
Hartwood Mansion
The Allegheny County Parks Action Plan
consists of a concise methodology to
transform and enhance recreational
opportunities at the County's nine regional
parks.
http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks/actionplan/meet.aspx
VO Website Woes
Our website suffered a series of
problems in recent weeks. We apologize
for the inconvenience this caused for many
of our participants, but rest assured the
site is up and running, and problem free.
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