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THIS WEEK: DEC. 18 to 24, 2009

Christmas Bird Count, the annual holiday get-away to take part in the National Audubon Society’s traditional bird count. Headed by birder Pete Wulfhurst. Pocono Environmental Education Center, off Route 209, Dingmans Ferry. Sunday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration: 828-2319.

Frances Slocum State Park Hike, six moderate miles on the Deer and Mocanaqua trails. Meet at the park office, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Sunday at 12:45 p.m. Wear boots. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 288-2733.
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Susquehanna Trailers Hike, nine moderate miles on Broad Mountain at State Game Land 141. Meet at the Park and Ride, Route 309 near Blackman Street, Wilkes-Barre. Dec. 27 at 9:45 a.m. Bring lunch and water. 825-7200.

New Year’s 5K Race through downtown Bloomsburg. Walkers welcome also. Bloomsburg Area YMCA, 30 E. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. 387-0188.

Tusten Mountain Hike, three steep miles in Hawley to watch eagles and enjoy the traditional New Year’s Day hot-dog roast. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Jan. 1 at 9:15 a.m. $5. 343-5144.

Snow Soup, a hike with naturalist Jen Naugle to discuss how wildlife adapts to winter’s harsh conditions. Followed by a lunch of homemade soup and fresh bread. Lacawac Sanctuary, southern tip of Lake Wallenpaupack, off Ledgedale Road. Jan. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10. Reservations: 689-9494.