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THIS WEEK: SEPT. 4 to 10, 2009
Watres Trail Hike, 7.5-mile loop on this new trail in the Pinchot Trail System. Meet at the Commuter Parking Area, Route 315 and Oak Street, Pittston. Saturday at 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Sierra Club. Free. 388-2338.
Atlatyl Action. Learn about this ancient weapon used by people all over the world, and then try your skill. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Saturday at 3 p.m. 696-9105.
The Frances Slocum Story, a living-history presentation about the park’s namesake. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Saturday at 7 p.m. 696-9105.
Pennsylvania Parks, a slide presentation. Campground Amphitheater, Lackawanna State Park, Route 407, Dalton. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Free. 343-5144.
Early Morning Bird Walk to seek out warblers, vireos and thrushes. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Sunday at 8 a.m. Free. Registration: 403-2006.
Watkins Glen Hike, eight moderate miles. Meet at the Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. Sunday at 9 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 825-7200.
Lenape Ridge Hike, five moderate miles at the Port Jervis site. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Sunday at 9:15 a.m. $5. 343-5144.
Salamander Meander, an afternoon searching for these slippery amphibians. Meet below the bird-feeding area. Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Sunday at 2 p.m. 696-9105.
Nature Bingo, fast-paced bingo action for the whole family while learning nature facts. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Saturday at 7 p.m. 696-9105.
Nature in Transition Walk, a hike with naturalist John Serrao to search for migrating songbirds and other animal life at the Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Moffett Estate, off Route 435 near Moscow. Tuesday at 6 p.m. $3. Registration: 842-1506.
North American Bluebird Society Conference, the 31st annual event with presentations by renowned authors and speakers, displays and demonstrations, entertainment by bluegrass band Crossroads, dinners and receptions, live auction, quilt raffle, vendors, tours and field trips. Holiday Inn, 604 Station Road, Grantville. Wednesday through Sept. 13. $40 per day; $60 for five days. 717-695-0700 or thebsp.org.
Hickory Run Hike, six miles along the Stage, Fourth Run, Stone and Boulder Field trails at Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Thursday at 9 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Old Stage Road. 443-0400.