Past events

  • 2006-05-13T16:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-05-13T17:00:00+04:00
May200613Saturday

May 13, 2006 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM
North Park boathouse, second floor

Learn about the progress the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy has made toward its goals and about the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge and the Baker Trail UltraChallenge for both participants and volunteers. Free and open to all! We'll also be accepting advance registrations for the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, subject to our registration limit. Registration forms will be available at the meeting for you to fill out and payment must be made at that time.

  • 2006-05-13T12:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-05-13T15:00:00+04:00
May200613Saturday

May 13, 2006 from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
North Park boathouse, second floor

Calling all volunteers! If you participated in a trail work crew, or helped out on the Challenge or UltraChallenge, or any other activity related to our trails or would like to, then please attend our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic! There'll be food and drink and lots of discussion about trail related topics. Takes place prior to our Annual Public Meeting.

  • 2006-04-22T11:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-04-22T12:00:00+04:00
April200622Saturday

Apr 22, 2006 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Downtown Pittsburgh (near the David Lawrence Convention Center)

Allegheny County, Chatham College, and the Rachel Carson Homestead invite you to celebrate the dedication of the Rachel Carson Bridge (formerly the Ninth Street Bridge) at Ninth Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard.

  • 2006-04-22T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-04-22T16:00:00+04:00
April200622Saturday

Apr 22, 2006 from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Log Cabin Road

Venture Outdoors, in conjunction with the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy, has planned a maintenance day on the Rachel Carson Trail in preparation for the 34 mile Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. The upcoming Challenge will be the 10th anniversary, so let's put the trail in the best shape it's ever been. Tasks include painting blazes, pruning branches, cutting limbs, removing fallen trees, and clearing undergrowth. If you have your own tools, please bring them as we may not have enough to go around. Tools to bring: BOW SAWS OR PRUNING SAWS, long handle LOPPERS, WEED WHIPS, MACHETE, and the old manual HEDGE TRIMMER. A pick and shovel could come in handy. Please let Don know you'll be attending.

  • 2006-04-02T09:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-04-02T15:00:00+04:00
April20062Sunday

Apr 02, 2006 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
HT northern terminus

Spring maintenance on the Harmony Trail. We will be digging out a clogged culvert that crosses the trail. Meet at Route 910 parking area in the valley a half mile west of Route 19, Wexford. Bring shovels and other digging implements if you have them; we have extras but it may not be enough to go around.

  • 2006-03-22T19:00:00-04:56
  • 2006-03-22T20:30:00-04:56
March200622Wednesday

Mar 22, 2006 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
REI Pittsburgh

Here in Southwest Pennsylvania we have some of the best trail networks in the country with three National Trails right in our back yard - but they need your help. Bob Tait, the founder of the Butler Outdoor club, and Patty Brunner, Chair of the Baker Trail, will lead this FREE informative clinic aimed to teach you how to get involved and what to expect at your local trail service project. And while you’re at REI, sign up for REI’s Earth Day service project in Frick Park!

  • 2006-03-11T09:00:00-04:56
  • 2006-03-11T16:00:00-04:56
March200611Saturday

Mar 11, 2006 from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Milton Loop campground

Help us re-route the Baker Trail! Our plan is to put the trail back down by Mahoning Creek (where it was a long time ago) and keep the road, Rt. 839, marked as an alternative to high waters. There is a good bit of work to do. Bring a lunch, water and lots of layered clothes. The focus will be clearing the trail -- there are a lot of downed trees, so chain saws are welcome. We'll also be collecting lots of trash deposited by high water during recent storms. Blazing is possible if the temperature permits. Contact Patty for more details.

  • 2006-02-04T13:00:00-05:51
  • 2006-02-04T15:00:00-05:51
February20064Saturday

Feb 04, 2006 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
HT northern terminus

Celebrate Groundhog Day with us! Ski, snowshoe, or hike and admire the pristine valley where the trolley used to run, now a retreat for the wildlife. Hot tea, cocoa, and treats afterwards. Call or email for details and to sign up. FREE and open to all!

  • 2005-12-29T10:00:00-04:56
  • 2005-12-29T12:00:00-04:56
December200529Thursday

Dec 29, 2005 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
TBA, around Crooked Creek

A winter stroll on the Baker Trail in the Crooked Creek area, 5-8 miles. Please contact Patty to verify time and location.

  • 2005-12-14T19:00:00-04:56
  • 2005-12-14T21:00:00-04:56
December200514Wednesday

Dec 14, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting.

  • 2005-11-10T19:00:00-04:56
  • 2005-11-10T21:00:00-04:56
November200510Thursday

Nov 10, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting.

  • 2005-11-05T08:30:00-04:56
  • 2005-11-05T16:00:00-04:56
November20055Saturday

Nov 05, 2005 from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Creighton

Venture Outdoors, in conjunction with the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy, is organizing a Maintenance Day on the Rachel Carson Trail. Tasks include painting blazes, pruning branches, cutting limbs, removing fallen trees, and clearing undergrowth. Meet in the parking lot behind the Sheetz at the bottom of the Route 28 Exit 13 ramp.

  • 2005-10-12T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-10-12T21:00:00+04:00
October200512Wednesday

Oct 12, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting.

  • 2005-09-14T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-09-14T21:00:00+04:00
September200514Wednesday

Sep 14, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting.

  • 2005-08-10T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-08-10T21:00:00+04:00
August200510Wednesday

Aug 10, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting.

  • 2005-07-13T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-07-13T21:00:00+04:00
July200513Wednesday

Jul 13, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting.

  • 2005-06-13T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-06-13T20:30:00+04:00
June200513Monday

Jun 13, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
North Park Beaver Shelter

All Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers are requested to attend this meeting. Final instructions and last minute changes will be provided. Supplies will be distributed to Checkpoint Supervisors.

  • 2005-06-08T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-06-08T21:00:00+04:00
June20058Wednesday

Jun 08, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting.

  • 2005-06-06T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-06-06T20:30:00+04:00
June20056Monday

Jun 06, 2005 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
North Park Beaver Shelter

All Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers are requested to attend this meeting. Discussion of the Challenge, what to do, what to bring, and what to expect. Maps and volunteer guides will be distributed.

  • 2005-06-05T08:00:00-04:56
  • 2005-06-05T12:00:00-04:56
June20055Sunday

Jun 05, 2005 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Harrison Hills Park

Last of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 5, 7 miles.

  • 2005-06-04T08:00:00-04:56
  • 2005-06-04T12:00:00-04:56
June20054Saturday

Jun 04, 2005 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tarentum

Third of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 6, 8.5 miles.

  • 2005-05-29T08:00:00-04:56
  • 2005-05-29T12:00:00-04:56
May200529Sunday

May 29, 2005 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Springdale

Second of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 8, 9.5 miles.

  • 2005-05-28T08:00:00-04:56
  • 2005-05-28T12:00:00-04:56
May200528Saturday

May 28, 2005 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Dorseyville

First of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 4, 8.5 miles.

  • 2005-05-11T18:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-05-11T21:00:00+04:00
May200511Wednesday

May 11, 2005 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
The Cabin, North Park

Learn about the progress the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy has made toward its goals and about the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge for both participants and volunteers. The meeting begins at 7 PM, but come at 6 PM with food for a potluck!

  • 2005-05-07T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-05-07T16:00:00+04:00
May20057Saturday

May 07, 2005 from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
To be determined

Work crews will be deployed to various places along the trail for maintenance work. Any and all are welcome to lend a hand. There's plenty of storm damage from last year that needs to be repaired. No experience necessary and no salesman will call!

  • 2005-04-30T07:00:00+04:00
  • 2005-04-30T16:00:00+04:00
April200530Saturday

Apr 30, 2005 from 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Crooked Creek Lake office

Baker Trail maintenance day with the Seneca District Boy Scouts. All volunteers are welcome to camp Friday and/or Saturday night at Crooked Creek.

  • 2005-04-12T17:30:00+04:00
  • 2005-04-12T21:00:00+04:00
April200512Tuesday

Apr 12, 2005 from 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Chambers Design Associates

Monthly Board meeting. Gather at the Brush Creek Inn 1/4 mile down the road for strategic discussion.