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Alpine Club Of Williamsport and the Loyalsock Trail P.O. Box 501 Williamsport, PA 17703 Contact: Ruth Rode (570) 322-5878 Or Email		PA Rec & Park Association Contact: 814-234-4272, prps@vicon.net
		Pennsylvania Native Plant Society PO Box 807 Boalsburg, PA 16827 Email
Bald Eagle Creek Trout Tournament Association Contact: Bryce, 814-692-8551 (Evenings)
Bellefonte Garden Club Contact: 814-355-7577 or 355-3192		Port Matilda Sportsmen's Club PO Box 35 Port Matilda, PA 16870 Contact: (814) 692-7554
Boalsburg Garden Club Contact: Elsie Hall 814-364-1628
Center for Sustainability Volunteer Workdays: at The Garden Site adjacent to the field parking off of Porter Road.Volunteers are needed for these workdays to support projects that showcase alternative construction and design that focuses on long term environmental impact Contact: Jim, 814-865-2224 Notes: every Saturday thru December weather permitting. A free organic lunch will be provided. No experience necessary		Quehanna Trails Club Contact: Rose Cheatle of St Marys, at roswitha@ncentral.com. Contact: Ralph Seeley - recruits and monitors trail maintainers for the trails in the Quehanna area, and the Allegheny Front Trail. Email or Phone: 814-355-2933 Greate Buffaloe Swamp by Ralph Seeley and published by George Lockey is a fund-raiser for the Quehanna Area Trails Club.
		Ridge & Valley Outings Club The Ridge & Valley Outings Club was formed in 1991 with the following statement of purpose... ". . .to promote the enjoyment of the natural and cultural environment by non-competitive outings events." All activities are open to the public. Join the fun with our outings for everyone: hiking, backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, trail work, canoeing, mountain bicycling, birding & wildflower walks Most of our trips are on weekends, with longer Saturday trips and easier Sunday trips, plus a few 2- or 3-day backpacking weekends. Tuesday evening hikes are popular in spring, summer, and fall. Trips suited to all ages and ability levels can be found. Occasionally members schedule a social gathering, such as a picnic or potluck, or campout. Please go to our web site for contact information.
Central Pennsylvania Observers Amateur Astronomy Club - If you are planning to attend a meeting for the first time, please contact Carol Tancibok (CPO President) at 814-237-9865
Centre Region Senior Center Hiking Group For those over 50 Contact: 814-231-3076
ClearWater Conservancy 2555 N. Atherton Street State College, PA 16803 Contact: (814) 237-0400 or email Sara

		Senior Hikes: Tuesdays - all those over 50 yrs of age are welcome. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sponsor: Centre Region Senior Citizens' Center at 814-231-3076
		Sierra Club/Moshannon Group Sierra Club Moshannon Group: join us for hikes, canoeing, cross country skiing. Each April we sponsor the best in mountain films—the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. www.sierrams.org includes details on outings, speakers, events as well as an archive of On The Trail columns that provides detailed directions and descriptions of outings through the four seasons throughout Central PA. For information call Gary Thornbloom, 814-353-3466.
Garden Conservancy Contact: Richard Morgan, 814-364-1527
Keystone Trails Association 101 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone: (717) 238-7017 Or Email
Linden Hall Garden Club		Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Association
Loyal Sock Creek Watershed Association PO Box 216 Montoursville, PA		Spring Creek Watershed Community Find out how daily actions affect the hydrologic cycle in the Spring Creek Watershed Notes: The Web Site provides research tools such as a Searchable Annotated Bibliographic Database, and links to relevant sources of information
Mid-State Trail Association State College Region Contact: Tom Thwaites, 814 237-7703 Or Email
Mount Nittany Conservancy P.O. Box 334 State College, PA 16804 Contact: (814) 237-0400 or Email		Standing Stone Trail c/o Rich Scanlon, Treasurer 27 Sandy Lane, Suite 206 Lewistown, PA 17044
National Wild Turkey Federation (Nittany Valley Longbeards) Sponsor: Mill Hall Chapter Contact: Phillip Ferrare, 814-796-6983 Or Email		State College Bird Club For more information contact the President of the Club
		State College Singles Club We sponsor a variety of events where single adults, age 21 and over, can socialize and make new friends in an informal atmosphere. We welcome members from the entire Centre County area. New activities are always sought and encouraged. Contact: Perry, 814-355-1697.
Nittany Mountain Trailrides Contact: R B Powell, 814-880-5100 Or Email
Nittany Nomads - part of American Volkssport Assoc. Contact: 814-238-1039		Susquehanna River Greenway project The Susquehanna Greenway will be developed along all 500 miles of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, linking existing greenways, water trails and other scenic and historic or cultural places. Contact: 570-524-4491, greenway@seda-cog.org
Nittany Wildlife Refuge, Ltd. Contact: Susan L. Pochyba, 814-364-2829 Notes: Bird of Prey only.
PA Chapter, Nat'l Wild Turkey Federation For more information, visit the website		University Women's Club Hiking Group Contact: Falene Hamilton 814-238-5695 and Ann Hetmansperger 814-238-6482
PAHikes.com On this web site you will find detailed maps for hikes as well as hiking information such as length, elevation traversed, hiking times, as well as direction and coordinates to the trailhead		University Women's Club Walking for Fun Contact: Geetha Ramani, 814-237-6062 and Mytri Acharya 814-238-8728 or 308-2875 or Email

Penn State Astronomy Club For info events call 814-863-1234, ext. 7 after 5 pm.
Penn State Outing Club The purpose of PSOC shall be to stimulate an appreciation of outdoor activities and an awareness of the need for conservation of our natural environment, to teach the skills needed for the safe enjoyment of these activities, and to develop leadership and an understanding for group responsibility among its members. Contact our president, Sam Carpenter at sdc5013@psu.edu
		Warriors Mark Shooting Preserve, Kennels & Archery Contact: 814-378-8380, Or Email 3-D Archery: $10 for 40 targets, $8 for 30, $5 for 20, $3 for 10; Youth 1/2 price (Members $8, $6, $4, & $2). Hours October 1-April 30, Mon.-Sat., by Apt., Sun. 9am-5pm., May 1 to Sept. 30, Mon,-Fri., by appt, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Contact: 814-378-8380, Or Email Bird Hunting: Monday - Saturday by appt. only. (Sun. members only) Sept. - April Contact: 814-378-8380, Email Sporting Clays: $15 for 50 shots, $25 for 100 shots (Members $13 and $22) Youth (15 & under) $10 and #20. Contact: 814-378-8380, wmsp@warriorsmark.com
Penn State Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society Meet every Thursday (Sept-April), 6pm in 210 Ferguson Bldg. Cost: Dues: $7/college yr, or $5/semester. Contact: 814-235-3024 Notes: Society membership open to Penn State students, nonmembers welcome to attend meetings