Outdoors calendar for the week starting Sept. 22

The Outdoors Calendar publishes submitted information on hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoors events. Email details to ; send to LNP, Attn: Sports, P.O. Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608-1328; or call 717-291-8666.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

• Governor Dick seniors hike: The Golden Eagle hikers will meet for a slower-paced 2- to 3-mile hike starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna. Call 717-964-3808 or email to register, or visit parkatgovernordick.org for additional information.

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club:At 1 p.m. (departure at about 1:15 p.m.), meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, for a hike at Lancaster Junction Trail. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com .

• Lancaster County Bird Club: For the Ironville Park Raptor Watch, participants should meet at 9:30 a.m. at Ironville Community Park, 711-725 Prospect Road, Columbia. Bring chairs and a lunch. The site has public restrooms and a pavilion. Target species will include broad-winged hawk, American kestrel, osprey, bald eagle and sharp-shinned hawk. The watch will continue until the flight ends. Feel free to come and go as you wish. Binoculars are needed and a spotting scope is helpful. Contact Carl Groff at 717-471-9969 or by 6 p.m. Sept. 21 if you plan to attend. For more information, visit lancasterbirdclub.org .

• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: The group will participate in the "Birding on the Habitat Hayride" as part of the Middle Creek Outdoor Explorer Series. Seating is first-come, first served for this free event. Numerous hayrides will be offered throughout the day, beginning at 11 a.m., but the event will be canceled in the event of rain. For more information and updates go to the QAS website at qasaudubon.org or contact Middle Creek at 717-733-1512 or .

• Southern Lancaster County Farmers-Sportsmen's Association: A 3-D archery shoot will be held at the club, 742 Hollow Road, New Providence. The course set up has three shooting postions at each target. Shoots will have 30-35 targets. The distances are Youth - 0-20 Yards, Hunter - 0-35 yards and Pro - 0-50 yards. The Cost for adults is $10. Youth 17-and-younger are free with a paying adult. Sign up is from 7:30-11 a.m. No crossbows allowed.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

• Southern Lancaster County Farmers-Sportsmen's Association:A trap shoot will be held from 2-7 p.m. every Tuesday at the club, 742 Hollow Road, New Providence. Open to the public and members, each round is $5 and consists of 25 shots (five shots from each position). On the range, eye and ear protection is required at all times by both participants and observers. For more info, call J.D. Taylor at 302-423-2104

• Southern Lancaster County Farmers-Sportsmen's Association: Indoor archery will be held from 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday at the clubhouse, 742 Hollow Road, New Providence. Open to the public and members. Bring you own equipment (no crossbows). The club will provide targets. The cost is $5. Free for those under 18.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25

• Columbia Fish and Game:The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold weekly public trap shoots from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday. The range consists of three well-illuminated trap fields. All fields are equipped with "Pat Trap" automatic traps and wireless voice calls. For information, visit the club's website at columbiafishandgame.org .

• Conewago Rod & Gun Club:The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club's website at conewagogunclub.org .

• Manheim Sportsmen's Association: Public trap shooting practice will be held each Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the club grounds at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. For information call 717- 773-3183 or 717-725-4582.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

• Conewago Rod & Gun Club:The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club's website at conewagogunclub.org .

• Paradise Sportsman's Association:The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 4-7 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com .

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

• Conewago Rod & Gun Club:The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club's website at conewagogunclub.org .

• Lancaster County Bird Club: For the Noel Dorwart Park Field Trip, participants should meet at 8 a.m. in the park's parking lot on Good Drive, which is located just north of the railroad crossing and south of Harrisburg Pike. Participants will look for fall migrants at this popular suburban birding location. The park, in East Hempfield Township, is easy walking on well-maintained trails. Contact John Lahr at 717-205-3030 or by 6 p.m. Sept. 27 if you plan to attend. For more information, visit lancasterbirdclub.org .

• Manheim Sportsmen's Association: Public trap shooting practice will be held each Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. on the club grounds at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. For info call 717- 773-3183 or 717-725-4582.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: At 8 a.m. (Note early start time), meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to travel for a hike at the Mason-Dixon Trail. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com .

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

• Paradise Sportsman's Association:The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, holds its regular membership meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com .

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

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SUNDAY, OCT. 6

• Governor Dick Music on the Porch Bluegrass Jam:Pickers welcome. Bring your instruments and a lawn chair. At the Environmental Center (3283 Pinch Rd., Mount Gretna) from 1-4 p.m. Call 717-964-3808 or email for more information and to register.

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: At 1 p.m. (departure at about 1:15 p.m.), meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, for a hike at the Lebanon County Rail Trail. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com .

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

• Manheim Sportsmen's Association:The club, at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, will hold its monthly meeting (scheduled for the second Thursday of each month), beginning at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. For questions, call either 717-665-7729 or 717-587-6957.

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

• Paradise Sportsman's Association:The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com .

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MONDAY, OCT. 21

• Columbia Fish and Game:The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold its monthly membership meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit the club's website at columbiafishandgame.org .

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MONDAY, NOV. 18

• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold its monthly membership meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit the club's website at columbiafishandgame.org .