Times Leader
THIS WEEK: JUNE 1 to 7, 2007
Birds and Breakfast. Join experienced birder Peter Wulfhorst for a spring walk in search of songbirds. Followed by breakfast in the historic Adirondack-style lodge at Lacawac Sanctuary, off Ledgedale Road near the southern tip of Lake Wallenpaupack. Saturday, 7 to 9 a.m. $10. 689-9494.
Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Sanctuary Field Trip, sponsored by the Lackawanna Audubon Society. Meet at Davan’s Store, Route 29, six miles north of Tunkhannock. Saturday at 8 a.m. 836-1481.
Hikin’ the Hickory, a variety of hikes varying in length and difficulty offered throughout the day to celebrate National Trails Day. Hickory Run State Park, Route 534 near White Haven. Stop by the pavilion at Sand Spring Lake for a list of hikes. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-2006.
Trails Day Bike Ride, easy nine-mile downhill one-way ride from the boat launch of Frances Slocum State Park, Carverton Road, Trucksville, to Nesbitt Park in Wilkes-Barre. Wear a helmet. Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Back Mountain Trail Association. 430-0912.
Hike the Mocanaqua Loop, a two-hour trek over varied terrain with the Earth Conservancy group. Saturday at 9:45 a.m. Meet at the trailhead, off Route 239. Details at 823-3445.
Pasture Interpretive Walk to explore the ecology and agricultural uses of meadows in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the rich diversity of meadows species. The Lands at Hillside, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. $5. 696-2881.
Paddle Lake Lacawac. Explore the lake and discover its ecological importance. Lacawac Sanctuary, off Ledgedale Road near the southern tip of Lake Wallenpaupack. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Boats and life jackets provided. $15. 689-9494.
Greater Hazleton Rail Trail Hike and Bike followed by a free picnic. Meet at the Route 93 trail access parking lot. Saturday at 10:45 a.m. Details at 455-1508.
Trail Dedication, a ceremony to open Luzerne County’s newest trail extending south almost two miles from Pittston’s Riverfront Park and passing the Knox Mine Disaster site. Meet at the trail access point behind Cooper’s Restaurant in Pittston. Saturday at 11 a.m. 655-3376.
PPL National Trails Day Hike, three moderate miles on a wildflower walk at Shuman Point along with a geocache. Meet at the trailhead on Route 590 in Hawley. Saturday at 1:30 p.m. 343-5144 or hikingjane.com.
West Side Trail Walk, 1.5-mile one-way trek from Sabatini’s Pizza, 1925 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, to the Swetland Homestead in Wyoming. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. 654-0933.
Watkins Glen Hike, six moderate miles at the New York scenic area. Meet at the Dough Company, Dallas. Bring lunch and water. Sunday at 8:45 a.m. 825-7200.
Archbald Pothole State Park Hike, three moderate miles through the Eynon park to observe pink lady slippers in bloom along with tadpoles and bird species. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Sunday at 9:15 a.m. $5. 343-5144 or hikingjane.com.
Sundays for Singles Hike. Need a hiking buddy? Enjoy the great outdoors with others while learning about the natural world. Pocono Environmental Education Center, off Route 209, Dingmans Ferry. Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon. $5. Over age 18. Bring a bag lunch. 828-2319 or peec.org.
Backpacking in the 21st Century, a session on backpacking know-how, hiking tips and equipment demonstrations with Brian Vargo who completed an end-to-end through-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Susquehanna Riverlands, Route 11, near Berwick. Sunday at 2 p.m. Free. 542-2306.
Senior Stroll through Mellow Park in Peckville. Meet at the main entrance parking lot. Tuesday at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Lackawanna Audubon Society. 883-7543.
Invasive Pests, an evening forum on keeping trees free of invasive pests. Lacawac Sanctuary, off Ledgedale Road near the southern tip of Lake Wallenpaupack. Wednesday at 7 p.m. $5. 689-9494.
Senior Citizen Outing, three moderate miles through Frances Slocum State Park in Kingston Township. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Thursday at 9 a.m.. $5. 343-5144 or hikingjane.com.
An Evening in the Garden, a walk and talk to learn about managing garden pests and to observe new plants and their growth habits. 105 Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman Township. Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. Reservations (by June 1): 825-1701.
Landscaping for Birds. Double or even triple the different species of birds by using landscaping tips to turn your back yard into a thriving oasis for the birds. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 675-9900.
