August 2006 Outings
Sunday, August 20 — Shenango Reservoir
Dave Wilton and Steve Thomas will lead this outing to what has often been one of western Pennsylvania’s best locations for migrating shorebirds. Meet at 8 AM at the Golden Run Access area. Take I-79 north to the Grove City exit. At the exit turn left toward the Grove City Shops. Cross the bridge over I-79 and make an immediate right turn onto Route 258. Go approximately 9 miles to Mercer, then another 8 miles on Route 258 to the Shenango River Reservoir. Make a right at the Golden Run Access sign. The road will “T” after one-half mile. Turn right and go one-half mile to the end of the road. The parking lot is on your left. We will carpool from there. (If you miss the right turn to Golden Run Access, you will end up at Route 18 at the Tara restaurant, where you can turn around and return.) Bring lots of water, food, a wide-brimmed hat, and footwear for muddy conditions.
Tuesday, August 29 — Frick Park
Join leaders Jack and Sue Solomon (412-521-3365) for our first fall outing at Frick Park. The park is an excellent migrant trap that can sometimes have a great variety of warblers. Meet at the Frick Environmental Center parking lot off Beechwood Boulevard just north of Forbes Ave at 7:30 AM.
(Non-3RBC) Saturday, August 5 — Morning & Evening bird hike & at Todd Sanctuary (Todd Family Day - “Nature Fest”)
Time: 8:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. (the 7:30 p.m.
evening bird hike will segue into the Owl Prowl/Nighthike
which will include bats & lightning bugs, at 8:30PM.
Leaders: Brian Shema (morning) & Garrett Fabian
(evening)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE!
Location: Todd Sanctuary, Sarver, Butler County
Celebrate your family with ASWP's family! Join us for a fun-filled day of nature hikes and activities for all ages! Begin your morning with a bird hike or end your day with a twilight stroll through the sanctuary. Come early, come late, or stay all day. Bring a picnic lunch. Save this date and look for detailed information at Todd Sanctuary this summer.
(Non-3RBC) Monday, August 21 — Wissahickon Nature Club: Bird & Wildflower Outing at Raccoon Creek State Park
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Leaders: Esther Allen and Chuck Tague will guide this
late summer outing
We’ll look for Mountain Mint, Canadian Burnet, Tall Bellflower, Indian Plantain and Ginseng. Goldenrods will dominate old field habitats. Poison Ivy vines attract Yellow-rumped Warblers, Black-capped Chickadees and Tufted Titmice. Ring-necked Pheasants are a good possibility.
Wear a hat and sunscreen. Bring binoculars, field guides, water and a lunch. Call Susanne at (412)771-4737 or email natureob@city-net.com so we know you’re coming.
Directions: From Pittsburgh take the Parkway West (I-279 south/US 22-30). Exit the Parkway to continue on US 22/30 West. Exit US 22 at Florence, Route 18. Drive north to the town of Frankfort Springs. At the north end of town bear left onto PA Route 168. Drive 3.6 miles to Nichol Road. The trail and parking lot is on the right side of Rt. 168 just past a small church, just beyond a green, wooden cactus.
