
Aug. 29 8-mile Loop Hike. Roaring Run Natural Area. Enter through Pike Run entrance, moderate pace, may bushwhack on old logging roads. Meets 9 a.m. Gateway Middle School, Monroeville. 412-576-0849.
Sept. 4-6 Backpacking Monongahela National Forest. West Virginia. Spectacular 16 miles on rugged Eastern Continental Divide. Not for beginners. $25 carpool from Monroeville. 724-327-8737, bsundquist1@windstream.net.
Daily. Outdoor birding walk. National Aviary. Meets 10:30 a.m. at Atrium. 412-559-3519.
Aug. 22 Intro to Orienteering. Keystone State Park, New Alexandria. Meets 1 p.m. Boat House. Preregister 724-668-2939.
Aug. 27 Incredible Edibles. Keystone State Park, New Alexandria. Walk Spring House trail, identify edible plants and how to harvest, prepare for meals. Meets 3 p.m. at Visitors Center. 724-668-2566.
Aug. 28 Wild Food Fest. Keystone State Park, New Alexandria. IDing edible plants, harvesting, preparing, tasting session. Meets 7 p.m. at Visitors Center. 724-668-2566.
Aug. 28, Steelhead casting
Sometimes the best way to sink a hook into those wily steelhead trout -- particularly on big water -- is by spey casting with a two-handed or switch rod. International Angler will hold a free spey/switch rod workshop that meets 10 a.m. at Riverview High School in Oakmont before moving to the river. Bring waders, some loaner rods available. 412-788-8088.
Sept. 11 and Sept. 18 American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Class. Red Cross Pittsburgh Office. Learn How to Give Care in Isolated Areas Lacking Immediate EMS Response. 8 a.m.- 5p.m. 412-263-3100.
Daily. Van Tours of Johnstown Flood National Memorial. St. Michael $4 entrance fee, children 15 and under free. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Meet a visitor center. 814-495-4643.
Aug. 28 Home and Garden. Fern Hollow Nature Center. Sale of home and garden items benefits center. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 412-724-6136
Aug. 28 Tree Care Workshop. Pittsburgh Urban Forest. Chautauqua Street. 10 a.m.-noon. Sallyjoe@pittsburghforest.org.
Sept. 11. Tree Care Workshop. Pittsburgh Urban Forest. Troy Hill. 9 a.m.-noon. Sallyjoe@pittsburghforest.org.
Sept. 19 Gravity Race. Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Events on four separate courses determine the fastest person down the mountain. Register at Adventure Center, race 4-6 p.m. Under age 18 needs parent's signature. $20 per race. 800-452-2223.
Oct. 24 Gravity Race. Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Events on four separate courses determine the fastest person down the mountain. Register at Adventure Center, race 4-6 p.m. Under age 18 needs parent's signature. $20 per race. 800-452-2223.
Aug. 24. Tree Care. Wilkinsburg High School. An evening of watering, weeding, and mulching of tree pits. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. 412-371-8779 ext. 117
Fridays Kayak and Coffee Float. Franklin. French Creek or Allegheny River, weather depending. Short paddle followed by breakfast. 8:30 a.m. Meet at 250 Elk St., Franklin (across from the 3rd St. Playground). 814-388-9122.
Wednesdays Through September. Downtown TriAnglers. North Shore Riverfront Park. Fishing license rules apply. Season $20, $15 Outdoors members, $12 kids under 18, seniors over 65, includes bait and rods. Day pass $5. 11:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. 412-255-0564, www. outdoors.org.
Aug. 22 Fly Fishing Basics. Keystone State Park, New Alexandria. Basic knots, casting techniques and flies. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fishing license requirements apply. $45. Preregister at 724-668-2939.
Aug. 28 Ohio River Catfish Tournament. Pittsburgh to Wheeling, Sat., 7 p.m.-Sun., 7 a.m. 304-387-3982.
Aug. 28. Steelhead Seminar. Riverview High School. Spey casting and switch rod instruction. Free, 10 a.m. 412 788-8088.
Sept. 11. Bowhunting Courses. Rochester Sportsmen's Club. Online Registration Online. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 724-378-9987
Aug. 28 4th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot. Hunting Hills Sporting Clays Course. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 100 target shoot, steak dinner, and door prizes. 412-296-1178
Sept. 9 Erie Chapter Ruffled Goose Society 12th Annual Sportsmen's Banquet. Erie Maennerchor Club.6 p.m start. Live entertainment and live and silent auctions. Michelle at 814-774-9621 or Wingerter at 814-434-5272 after 5 p.m.
Oct. 10 Cable Restraint Class. Connellsville Sportsmen's Association 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Pre-registration required
Allegheny County
Aug. 28-29 Logan's Ferry Sportsmen's Club. Saturday, Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration required. 724-335-1005, 412-795-1022.
Sept. 10 6 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sept. 11 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club. Online Registration Only 412-241-2879
Sept. 18 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. And Sept. 19 12:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course Richland Sportsmen's Club. Online Registration Only 724-443-9094 or 724-494-1669
Sept. 18-19 .Monroeville Municipal Building. 9 a.m.-4.p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course Online Registration Only 412-856-3369 or 412-856-3387
Sept. 25-26. Coraopolis Sportsmen's Complex 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 412-221-1010
Oct. 2-3. Eastern Monongahela Sportsmen's Association. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 412-952-9023
Armstrong County
Sept. 24 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. And Sept. 25 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-294-3005 or 724-882-3780
Sept. 25-26. Apollo-Spring Church Sportsmen's Club. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-478-1248 or 724-826-0026
Oct. 23-24. Apollo-Spring Church Sportsmen's Club 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only 724-478-1248 or 724-826-0026
Nov. 13-14 Apollo-Spring Church Sportsmen's Club 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only 724-478-1248 or 724-826-0026
Beaver County
Aug. 20 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Aug. 21 9 a.m-5 p.m. Midland Sportsmen's Complex. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-775-3563 or 724-643-8448
Aug. 27 5:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.and Aug. 28 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aliquippa Bucktails. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-775-3563
Sept. 10 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and Sept. 11 9 a.m. -5 p.m. St. Burry's Church. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-775-3563
Sept. 17 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 18 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hopewell VFW Club. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-775-3563
Sept. 24 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 24 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rochester Sportsmen's Club. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-775-3563
Sept. 28-29. Beaver Valley Sportsmen's Club. 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-775-3563 or 724-728-5235
Cambria County
Fayette County
Sept. 17 5 p.m.- 10p.m. and Sept. 18 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Indiana Creek Valley Sports Association. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-455-4589 or 724-455-3897
Sept. 24 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sept. 25 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Critchfield Alliance Church. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-455-7524
Oct. 1 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Oct. 2 9 a.m- 4 p.m. Star Junction Fish and Game Club. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-736-8170
Greene County
Aug. 20 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m and Aug. 21 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Hunter Trapper Education Course. Online Registration Only. 724-451-8481
Indiana County
Aug. 27-28 Marion Center Park Hall. Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration required, $3 lunch. 724-463-3843.
Westmoreland County
Aug. 27-28 East Huntingdon Sportsmen's Association. Fri. 6-9:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 724-887-4103.
ALIQUIPPA BUCKTAILS Skeet and trap, Wednesdays 6 p.m. and Fridays 5 p.m. Call 724-378-1450 or visit www.bucktails.us.
ALLEGHENY COUNTRY RIFLE CLUB Saturdays and Sundays: ATA registered trap, 10 a.m. Call 412-821-9828.
ALL SEASONS TRAP AND SKEET Wednesdays: Open shoots, 5 p.m. Call 814-590-3777.
AMBRIDGE DISTRICT SPORTSMENS CLUB 3-D Archery Shoots, Aug. 22, Sept. 26,2010, Women and children under 12 shoot free. 2900 Ridge Rd. Ext., Baden Pa. 724-869-9749.
CALIFORNIA HILL Sundays: Sporting clays and five-stand, 9 a.m. 724-938-3480 or 724-938-3477.
CANONSBURG SPORTSMEN ASSOC. Trap open to public and members Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and third Sundays, noon. 724-745-4507.
CARRICK SPORTSMEN Sundays: Traps, 1 p.m. Junior rifle and traps programs, personal protection/firearms safety, hunter safety courses. Call 724-348-5354 or visit http://www.carricksportsmen.com.
CLAIRTON SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Muzzleloader shoot first Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. Public welcome. Serviceryfle@aol.com, www.clairtonsc.org.
CLAYBUSTERS Sundays: Sporting clays, five stand, skeet and trap, 9 a.m. and Thursdays 1 p.m. Call 814-437-3252 or 814-437-3428.
CONNELLSVILLE SPORTSMEN Tuesdays: Trap practice and skeet shooting, 5 p.m.
CORAOPOLIS Sundays: Junior Olympic archery development, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Indoor archery, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Informal combat, 7 p.m. Call 412-264-9920, 412-793-7692.
CROWFOOT ROD & GUN CLUB Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays: Public trap practice, 7 p.m. Call 724-327-9315 or 724-327-0592.
DORMONT-MT. LEBANON SPORTSMEN Third Sundays: Civilian Marksmanship Program 9:30 sign-up, 11 a.m. Mondays: outdoor pistol, NMC, MPRL 6 p.m. Tuesdays: trap 7-10 p.m. 412-531-5043, www.mdi.net/dml.
EAST MONONGAHELA SPORTSMEN 40-target course, registration 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $10, Aug. 22, Sept. 12, 412-384-4747. Thursdays trap, $2.50 a round. Pistol range 50-yard pin shoot, $6, 6:30 p.m. Elizabeth, 724-483-5063.
ELRAMA SPORTSMEN Mondays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 412-384-8896.
FALCON ARCHERS 3-D Shoot Aug. 1. Dick Zorn Shoot Sept. 11-12. http://falconarchers.hypermart.net.
FIVE POINTS HUNTING CLUB Hopewell. 3-D shoot Aug.8. Mondays: Trap practice, 5:30 p.m. 724-375-7381, 724-457-0315, www.fivepointshuntingclub.com.
FORD CITY SPORTSMEN Wednesdays: Skeet practice, 6 p.m. Fridays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 724-763-3136.
FOREST GROVE SPORTSMEN Mondays: Trap, 6 p.m. Thursdays: Combat pistol shoots, 4 p.m., Third Wednesdays: Membership meetings, 7 p.m. Third Sundays: Muzzle-loaders shoots, noon. 412-269-0942.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Wednesdays: Trap/skeet shoot, 5 p.m. 5-stand, 5 p.m. Thursdays: 5 p.m.; Sundays: Sporting clays, 9:30 a.m. 5-stand, 9:30 a.m. 724-652-1075.
LIBRARY SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION Thursdays: Trap, skeet, 6 p.m. 412-835-9812, www.librarysa.com.
LOGANS FERRY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB NRA basic pistol courses. Plum. 724-339-5550.
LONG BRANCH SPORTSMEN Tuesdays: Indoor NRA 50-foot small bore pistol league, 7 p.m. 724-925-2919, 724-333-4408, www.bloomautomatic.com/lbsc
McDONALD SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap and skeet, 7 p.m. 724-796-2271, bcmazr@aol.com, www.mcdonaldsportsmen.com.
McKEESPORT SPORTSMEN Skeet practice, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cast bullet matches next to last Saturdays, 9 a.m., three classes, public welcome. 412-271-2144, 412- 824-7566.
MILLVALE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Wednesdays: evening leagues, practice 6 p.m. Saturdays: registered targets 9 a.m. 724-935-9963, www.millvalesportsmens.org.
NORTH BUFFALO SPORTSMAN'S Second Sundays: Action pistol, rifle. Third Sundays: Hunters trail shoot. Last Saturdays and Sundays: 3-D archery. 724-353-2444, 724-664-0513.
NORTH SIDE SPORTSMEN Wednesdays: Skeet, 6 p.m. Trap, 6 p.m. Sundays: Trap, skeet, 11 a.m. 724-935-9884, www.nssa.ws.
PITCAIRN-MONROEVILLE SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap, practical pistol practice, 6 p.m. Saturdays: Trap practice, 10 a.m. Sundays: trap practice, 1 p.m. 412-824-3790, www.pmsconline.com.
POSSUM HOLLOW SPORTSMANS CLUB 3-D outdoor shoot field days Aug. 7-8, includes pig roast. $10 one day, www.possumhollowsportsmansclub.com.
RICHLAND SPORTSMEN'S ASSOC. Thursdays: Archery. Alternate Mondays: Junior rifle. 412-486-7820, wolfgang5@comcast.net.
ROCHESTER SPORTSMANS CLUB Trap Practice: Wednesdays 6 p.m. Sporting Clays: Tuesdays 6 p.m. Rte. 989, New Sewickley Twp. 724-495-9900.
ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN Practice trap, pistol and 3-D archery. 724-872-4399.
RUFFSDALE GUN Sundays: Trap practice, noon. Saturdays, 10 a.m.
SALTSBURG SPORTSMEN Paintball shoot second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 724-845-6936.
SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT Champion. NSCA-sanctioned Sporting Clays. Registration 8 a.m., 9 a.m. European start, 100-target main event $75. 800-452-2223 ext. 7899.
SHANER SPORTSMEN Fridays: Trap. 724-494-6834, 412-417-3744.
SINNAMAHONING SPORTSMEN Paint ball shoot second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 724-845-6936.
SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT Champion, Pa. General: sporting clays, two standard courses and one sub-gauge course with multiple stations, practice area with two heated five-stands. Year-round 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 800-452-2223 ext. 7899, MMohr@7springs.com.
STONYCREEK SHOOTING CENTER 326 Vanyo Road, Berlin, Pa. 814-946-4349
SUTERSVILLE SPORTSMEN Trap practice: Mondays, 6 p.m., Tuesdays 10 a.m. 412-872-0989.
TARENTUM SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Skeet practice, 5:30 p.m. 724- 353-1216.
TRAFFORD SPORTSMEN Indoor pistol: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m. Trap: Wednesdays 10 a.m.; Fridays 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Archery practice, evenings; Bowling pin shoot: First and third Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 412-372-3820.
VICTORY HILL GUN Tuesdays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 724-258-9871.
WASHINGTON SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap, wobble trap, skeet, 6 p.m. 724-222-0651.
WEST PENN SPORTSMEN Five-stand: Sundays, 10 a.m., Thursdays, 4 p.m. Trap: Thursdays 4:30 p.m.
WHITE OAK ROD AND GUN CLUB North Huntingdon. Sporting clays and 5-stand, sign-in 9 a.m.-1 pm., first and third Sundays, $25. Skeet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays. 724-863-9941, www.worgclub.com.
YOUNGWOOD Trap: Sunday 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
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