Saturdays Winter Nature Hikes. Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1847 Rte. 381, Rector. 1 p.m. guided hikes. 724-593-6105.

March 21 Talk 'n Walk Series EcoHiking. 2-4 p.m.. Regional Environmental Education Center, Boyce-Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair. 412-838-0064, www.regionaleec.org.

March 21 Allegheny Cemetery Walk. Allegheny Cemetery. Take a walk to explore the "home" and history of the famous people resting in the cemetery. 2-5 p.m. $12, $8 Venture Outdoors member, $6 kids. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 24 High-Energy Hike at Highland. Highland Park. Take a 4-6 mile hike to see the beautiful city park in the evening. 6-8 p.m. $8, $5 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 27 Day Trek: Lite. Round Hill Park. Take an easy 5 mile afternoon hike through a nearby park exploring and learning about the nature that surrounds it. 1-4 p.m. $8, $5 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 27 Early Spring Hike and Fire Circle. Hidden Valley. Enjoy a 6-9 mile hike through the Hidden valley area into Forbes State Forest. Then return to relax around the fire and have some grilled favorites and chili. 1-7 p.m. $27, $20 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 27 Hot Cocoa Adventure. Allegheny Commons. After taking an easy walk through the park enjoy some of your favorite hot chocolate in several different types. 1:30-3 p.m. $5, $5 Venture Outdoors member, $5 kids, $20 family. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 28 Long Distance Speed Hikes. Raccoon Creek - East Backpacking Loop. For all advanced hikers, spend time on some of the longer trails of western PA. The hike itself is 10-12 miles. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $8, $5 Venture Outdoors Member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 28 Coffee Tasting Hike. Strip District. Walk around Downtown starting in the Strip District for a coffee class from La Prima Coffee with samples provided. After coffee, take a 4-mile hike through Downtown and Polish Hill. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $27, $20 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 28 Fall Run Park Hike. Fall Run Park. Take an easy 2-mile walk through the park, taking a break at Fall Run waterfall. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $8, $5 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 30 Moonstruck Full Moon Hike. 8-9 p.m. Regional Environmental Education Center. Boyce-Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair. 412-838-0064, www.regionaleec.org.

March 30 Full Moon Hike. Boyce Park. Moderate 4-5 mile, evening hike observing the stars and the night critters. 7-10 p.m. $8, $5 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

April 1 April Fools Hike. Downtown Pittsburgh. Enjoy a mystery 4-mile hike around Pittsburgh. 6-9 p.m. $10, $6 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

April 3 Catskills Hike and Rappel: Panther Mountain, New York. Six miles, sweeping Catskill Mountain views, variety of terrain and rappelling off 100-foot cliffs. For experienced climbers. $129. www.outdoorbound.com.

April 3 Easter Egg Decorating Hike. Frick Park. Kids of all ages hike around Highland Park for treats and crafts. Also collecting objects from nature. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $5, $5 Venture Outdoors member, $5 kids, $20 family. 412-255-0564, http://www.ventureoutdoors.org

March 25 Crayfish Conservation Status. Wissahickon Nature Club, Fern Hollow Nature Center, Sewickley. Free, 7:30 p.m., www.wissahickonnatureclub.com.

March 31 LHHT Quest Classroom Session. REI, Settlers Ridge. Relaxing class session with Kenn Howard explaining how to complete all 70 miles of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is free. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 21 Family Geocaching. Mellon Park. Take the family on a "treasure hunt" using a hand-held GPS. Quick lesson on use of the GPS, then start your hunt. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is free. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 26 Family Fun Fridays. Kingsley Association. Kayaking and other gym and pool activities. Parents must accompany kids. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 28 Maple Sugaring. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. 2 p.m. Free, no registration. 724-794-6011.

April 3 Easter Egg Geocaching. North Park. Follow the 2-3 mile trail to the Easter Bunny's baskets of eggs using a GPS. 1-4 p.m. $18, $12 Venture Outdoors member, $8 kids. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 21 Highland Park. Trail repair, work pants, gloves and hard-toed shoes. Meets 10 a.m. Lake Drive at grove across from pool. ecopeland@pittsburghparks.org.

March 27 Frick Park Work Day. Nine Mile Run Watershed Assoc. and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy sponsored. Meets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lower Frick Park soccer field, Lancaster Avenue entrance. 412-371-8779 ext.115, lisa@ninemilerun.org.

March 21 Boating and Water Safety Awareness. Sarah Heinz House, North Side. Work will be done in classrooms and water with an examination at the end. Free unless you want a certificate, send a $10 check to Pa. Fish and Boat Commission in Harrisburg. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

March 28 Intro to Kayaking. Sarah Heinz House, North Side. Learn basics of kayaking, easy and safe, in an indoor swimming pool provided with boats, paddles, PFDS and lots of water. 2-5 p.m. $18, $12 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org. FISHING

Wednesdays Through April 28. Fly Tying, Fly Fishing Classes. Beginner's and intermediate sponsored by Family Tyes at Harrison Middle School, 129 Windvale Dr., Baldwin. 7:15-9 p.m. $20 per family. Tool kits, materials available for sale. 412-780-3787.

March 28 Ice Out Party. Erie. S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie event 1-5 p.m. Cauley memorial Auditorium, 215 E. 4th St., Erie. $8, $5 under 12. 814-453-2270.

April 3 Fish Hatchery Open House. Linesville, Pa. Walleye spawning process, 10,000-gallon fish viewing tank, fly tying/casting, Kids Casting Area, etc. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 13300 Hartstown Rd., Linesville. 814-683-5126.

March 22 Deer Survey Results. Biologist Jeff Krause outlines U.S. Army Corps deer study. 7-9 p.m. Richland High School, Johnstown. 814-659-1280.

April 3 Fly Fishing: Intro. Ohiopyle State Park. Basics about fly-fishing from rods to flies. Bring waders. Pa. fishing license requirements apply. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $80, $60 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org.

Allegheny County

April 9-10 Carrick Sportsmen's Club. Fri. 6-10 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration required. 412-979-0145, 412-398-9599.

Armstrong County

April 9-10 Templeton Rod and Gun Club. Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 724-868-2551, 724-868-2520.

Beaver County

March 30-April 1 Ambridge Sportsmen's Club. Tue., Wed., Thu. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Registration required. 724-869-3949.

Cambria County

March 26-26 Benshoff Hill Rod and Gun Club. Friday 4-8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 814-535-3893, 814-536-6621.

Fayette County

March 26-27 Critchfield Alliance Church. Fri. 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 724-455-7524.

April 9-10 South Connellsville Rod and Gun Club. Fri. 6-10 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 724-628-4091.

Greene County

April 9-10 Franklin Grange. Fri. 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 724-852-3155.

Indiana County

April 8-9-10 Burrell Rod and Gun Club. Thu.-Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 724-459-5468.

Westmoreland County

March 27-28 Irwin Sportsmen's Assoc. Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 724-744-1730.

For a more complete shoots listing, visit www.post-gazette.com/sports/huntingfishing.

BUFFALO VALLEY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB March 21 3-D Archery Shoot, crossbows welcome. 11 years and younger, free, 12 years and up $8. Morning-2 p.m. Worthington, Pa. 724-297-3662, 724-545-9889.

EAST MONONGAHELA SPORTSMEN 40-target course, registration 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $10, March 21, April 11, 412-384-4747. Thursdays trap, $2.50 a round. Pistol range 50-yard pin shoot, $6, 6:30 p.m. Elizabeth, 724-483-5063.

FIVE POINTS HUNTING CLUB Hopewell. 3-D shoots March 28, April 18. 724-375-7381, 724-457-0315, www.fivepointshuntingclub.com.

ROCHESTER SPORTSMANS CLUB Ham/Meat Shoot March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10. Ammo, lunch provided. Sign up starts noon. New Sewickly Twp. 724-495-9900.

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