September 5-Bulgarian Club Homestead:

Contact Albert Farhy-412 521 8226

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.

September 12-Highland Park-Amanda Haney-412-363-0895

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.

The western PA orienteering club will host a meet at Deer Lakes county park (Allegheny county) on Sunday Sept 16, starting at 11 AM and ending at 3:30 PM, with last registration allowed at 2 PM.

Orienteering is a map-based sport in which participants look for and find flags in the woods.

Instruction available to beginners on location.

The event is free for those that have never done this before (this specific event is a promotional event to attract new people in the sport).

For all others, the cost is $5/map. If group/family shares the one map purchased, cost for entire group/family is still just $5.

www.wpoc.org

Contact: Alexis Rzewski: arzewski@hotmail.com

ALCOSAN is hosting a series of public meetings to present an overview of the draft Wet Weather Plan and provide an opportunity for public comments regarding the Plan and its cost. Let ALCOSAN know that you want a ‘green’ solution to the problem of storm water overflowing into our sewer system

6:30 to 9:00 pm,  Tuesday, September 18
IBEW Circuit Centre
5 Hot Metal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

6:30 to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, September 19
Sharpsburg Borough Social Hall
1611 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

All meetings are FREE and open to the public, and reservations are not required. Comments will be accepted both in writing and/or orally. Refreshments will be provided.

September 19- Powdermill Nature Preserve.

Contact: Connie Black – 412 371 1062

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.

The newly formed Environmental Justice Committee of the Thomas Merton Center invites the public to its “coming out” event entitled “What on Earth? ” featuring food, art, music, games, and creativity.

2 pm till 5 pm, Sunday, September 23,
Friends Meeting House
4836 Ellsworth Avenue in Oakland,
Pittsburgh PA 15213

Bring food, if you wish, a musical instrument, if you play, your dreams and, above all, yourself. Children are welcome. RSVP to (patBuddemeyer at gmail dot com) or 412-441-6593.

September 26-TBA-Albert Farhy-412-521-8226

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.

The Allegheny Defense Project (ADP) is holding its 19th Annual Fall Gathering at the homestead of Bill and Mary Belitskus near the Allegheny National Forest .

This Fall Gathering is a family-oriented event providing time for ADP members, supporters and “environmentally conscious” individuals to come together in the fall to camp, hike, eat and learn about issues impacting the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania’s only national forest. The theme this year is “Defend Your Place.”

To obtain directions and help food planning it is necessary to RSVP. For details of the program and to RSVP, click HERE.

Call Cathy Pedler 814-454-7523 if you need more information.