Join our Public Lands Action Team in a two day camping, hiking, and river float outing to educate volunteers on issues, enjoy the onset of Summer, and to document and celebrate Photinus Carolinus and other firefly species in Kelletville and along the North Country National Scenic Trail. Organized by the Allegheny Defense Project. Meet at 3 pm, Friday June 21 at the Sierra Club office parking lot, N. Craig Street. For details contact Matt Peters at < mattnedludd at gmail dot com >.

The PA Division of Forestry has given 130 acres of state forest in Westmoreland County to a limestone mining company. Adjacent lands are managed as private nature preserve for its high-quality forest habitat, and the area is riddled with caves that bats rely on for winter hibernation. We will hike in and assess the condition of the area, at times probably off-trail. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants for protection from ticks and brambles. Bring water and a snack.

We will meet to carpool/caravan 10:00 AM Sunday, May 12 at the parking lot of the Sierra Club office, 425 N Craig Street 15213.

For more information contact Matt Peters at ( mattnedludd at gmail dot com )

A backpacking trip is planned for the Minister Creek area of the Allegheny NF. Part of the time will be spent maintaining the North Country National Scenic Trail that passes through the area.

Sponsored by the Student Conservation Association and the North Country Trail Association. For more information contact Matt Peters at ( mattnedludd at gmail dot com )

To be announced.

Janet Hartz-412-889-7561

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Don Harrison Trail from the Library in Murrysville to an old stone ruin. This is  the walk that was canceled last fall.  Bag lunch.

Joan Roolf

412-496-4925

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To be announced

This Ramble is not connected with the Sierra Club. Sierra Club takes no responsibility, and makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of this trip. It is published here as a public service.

To be announced

Jim Ritchie-412-828-0210

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Don Harrison Trail-Murrysville

Ed and Pat Appleby-724-834-5077

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To beannounced

Mary Ruth Aull-412-795-7078

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Summerset –new parts

Linda Binstock-412-244-1332

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Harrison Hills and Rachel Carson Trail, nature center

Jim Ritchie-412-828-0210

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Spring Wildflower Walk

Jim and Judy Stark-412-363-0462

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Botanical Gardens

Judy Koslow-724-327-8707

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New Riverside walk-Oakmont- Bag lunch at Sylvan Canoe Club-River Ave- Verona-

Ed Divers-412-828-5154

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To be announced, contact:

Nancy Crago-412-877-5745

This Ramble is not connected with the Sierra Club. Sierra Club takes no responsibility, and makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of this trip. It is published here as a public service.