Tag Archives: hikes

Are you a Bird Nerd?

Bird - Blue Jay

Bird - Blue Jay (Photo credit: blmiers2)

I would not really describe myself as a birder – but I have a few friends who are – and I have to say the bird watching stuff sort of rubs off on your. My sister and her good friend were visiting in Florida and have gone out of their way to look for certain birds.  I have joined in on a few of these trips – I was more excited about seeing a dolphin than the pelicans.  Last year when we were visiting some family in Florida, we went to the store (aka took a break from the family) – on our way to Target my sister shrieked and I almost ran the car off the road – turn out the elusive crane she had been hunting for just chilling in the Target parking lot.

And if you really, REALLY, really like birds and you find yourself in Venice, FL – you should stop and see the Venice bird rookery.

Anyhow, if you are a bird nerd or tend to hang around with bird nerds – then you might be interested in some of these events for the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Just want to check out some birds from your computer screen?

The Audubon Society of Western PA has a Live Bird Feeder Camera here.

Radio Round Up – February 22, 2008

80s Bowling

  • Every Thursday night at Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville

Blogfest 13

  • Friday, Feb 22 5:30-9:30
  • Finnegan’s Wake near PNC Park
  • All local bloggers and podcasters are welcome

Dance Party – soul is back

  • Socialism is back as The Viper Soul Club
  • Saturday, Feb. 23 10pm @ The Shadow Lounge (Corner of Highland and Baum in East Liberty)
  • DJs Juddy & Gordy spinning.. 1960s R&B, Motown and Northern Soul

Venture Outdoors Hikes

  • Lots of Tasty Hikes this weekend and nexts
  • Soup, Hot Chocolate, Tea and more
  • Saturday, February 23 – Hot Chocolate Hike

Last weekend to check out Chihuly at Phipps

PUMP Quiz Night

  • Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7pm
  • Claddagh Irish Pub, Southside Works
  • Free, Teams of 4 bring your thinking cap

Tasty Hikes

Oh I know it is cold outside – you want to stay inside, eat pizza be lazy. Venture Outdoors has the solution – hiking with treats. So now can enjoy the great outdoors and some tasty treats. You will feel better if you get some fresh air. Here are just a few of the upcoming hikes. Venture Outdoors has many other trips – snow shoeing, skiing, camping, and more – details are available at www.VentureOutdoors.org.

  • Saturday, February 23 – Hot Chocolate Hike
  • Sunday, February 24 – Soup of the Month Hike
  • Sunday, March 2 – Chocolate Tasting Hike
  • Saturday, March 8 – Hot Tea Tasting Hike

Venture Outdoors hikes are led by trained guides, no outdoor expierience necessary – all you have to do is show up.

To sign-up for a hike contact Venture Outdoors 412-255-0564 or www.VentureOutdoors.org

* This picture was taken on the recent Venture Outdoors Member’s Day – thanks to shultzlabs for sharing this picture on Flickr.