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Sunrise Paddle

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Sunrise Paddle Wake up early to see the city like you've never seen it before. Watch the sun rise over the Allegheny River from the seat of a kayak. There's no better way to start your day. CEO Valerie Beichner will be one of your instructors for this trip, so be sure to ask her…

$20.00 – $25.00

Beginner Stand Up Paddleboarding

Kayak Pittsburgh - North Park 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park, PA, United States

Beginner Stand Up Paddleboarding Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. We'll begin with a short land-based instruction, and then have you gliding on the water in no time! This great full-body workout is perfect for all ages and levels of ability. Minimal physical conditioning is…

$20.00 – $25.00

Summer Birding

North Park 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Let's go on a birding adventure! Many of the species appended below are migratory, but you may see Red-tailed Hawks, Yellow-bellied sapsuckers, Piliated, Hairy, Blue Jays, Dark-eyed Junco, Chickadees, Cardinals, Wild Turkey, Mockingbird, Bluebirds, Downy, Hairy, Kingfisher, White Throated Sparrows, Towhee, Titmouse, Crow, Robin, Song Sparrow, Goldfinch and Red Bellied Woodpecker. We may also see…

$8.00

On The Move (ages 50+)

Cathedral of Learning 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Stay Active and Well as We Age This class will teach participants over 50yrs old to enhance the timing and coordination of walking, as well as basic exercises for a lifetime of movements. The exercise involves varied and progressive stepping and walking patterns to challenge your brain to improve the smoothness and efficiency of walking,…

Free

Hike + Meditation

Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, United States

Hike + Meditation Take a moment to be present. Take a guided hike through Frick Park and end with a guided mindfulness meditation. You'll go home feeling calm and aware of your body and surroundings. This event is part of Big Day Aht celebrating 20 years of Venture Outdoors

$5.00 – $8.00

Beginner Kayaking

Kayak Pittsburgh - North Park 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park, PA, United States

Beginner Kayaking If you're new to kayaking and want to learn how to effectively and efficiently paddle, this is for you! Certified Paddle Instructors will walk you through different strokes, how to properly launch, and more. With multiple instructors and a small class size we can take time for individual attention as needed. Before you…

$20.00 – $25.00

Survival Skills Workshop

August Wilson Park 1803 Cliff St, Pittsburgh, PA

Survival Skills Workshop Prepare yourself with the basics of outdoor survival skills. We'll teach you and the kids how to build fires, tie perfect knots, and build a shelter. This…

Free

Outdoor Yoga & Meditation

West End Overlook

Take a deep breath and clear your mind. Participants will be lead through an outdoor yoga class followed by a loving kindness meditation session. Please bring: Yoga Mat or towel…

$15.00 – $20.00

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Stewardship

Plain Grove Fens Natural Area, Lawrence Co. Georgetown Rd, Slippery Rock, PA, United States

Get your hands dirty and help with stewardship and management activities at two Western Pennsylvania Conservancy preserves in Lawrence Co. At Fringed Gentian Fen Natural Area, invasive plants such as…

Free

Tyke Hike

Highland Park Super Playground Reservoir Drive, Pittsburgh, PA

Tyke Hike Take a walk with the whole family through iconic Highland Park. Our Outdoor Educators will lead you and the kiddos out to explore nature and learn some fun facts along the way. We'll end with a craft and snack. This 1-2 mile, easy hike is stroller friendly and appropriate for people of all…

Free

Outdoor Chess

Venture Outdoors Office 317 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Outdoor Chess Want to practice your skills? Learn some new moves? Let's play chess while we soak up some sun outside.   This event is part of Big Day Aht…

Free

Outdoor Writing Workshop

Highland Park

Hike + Instagram Poetry Take a hike through Highland Park to gain inspiration. Take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings that come up in nature. As we head back to our starting point, sit back with Professor Nicole Peeler for a writing exercise. Nicole will walk a through an instagram poetry exercise. This event…

Free

Walk through Pittsburgh’s History

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA

Walk through Pittsburgh's History Take a guided hike through the city ending at Heinz History Center to learn about Pittsburgh history. The Senator John Heinz History Center is the Smithsonian's home in Pittsburgh. Discover 250 years of Pennsylvania's history including exhibits on Heinz, Mister Roger's Neighborhood, Pittsburgh Innovations, AND a fun spot to learn your…

$20.00

Walk Through Prehistory

Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village 2759, 401 Meadowcroft Rd, Avella, PA

Walk Through Prehistory Travel through time on a 2-mile hike in the footsteps of our hunter-gatherer predecessors.  Learn about the flora and fauna the prehistoric people used as a source…

$20.00

TriAnglers Fishing

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Post up along the North Shore Trail to get the best view of the city while we fish along the Allegheny. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River – smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. We’ll provide the rods, bait, and instruction No prior fishing experience needed. No…

Free

Geocaching Adventure

Peters Lake Park 560 Center Church Rd

Geocaching Adventure Bring the whole family out for a high-tech scavenger hunt. Our delightful Outdoor Educators will teach you and the kids how to use GPS units to find hidden…

$6.00

Doggie Adventure Hike

Participants will get to explore a portion of the 5,100 acres of the Bear Run Nature Reserve, with ample opportunities for doggie participants to take a dip in Bear Run to cool down along the way. Afterwards, everyone is invited to enjoy a beverage outdoors at the dog-friendly Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle. Bear Run…

$8.00

Intro to Camping

3 Rivers Outdoor Co. 1130 South Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh

Time to get outside so let's get to 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. for an informative lesson in camping. What supplies do you need? How will you survive overnight without McDonalds? Do owls sense fear? Get ALL of your questions answered here!

Free

Peak Cycling in Butler

Butler Freeport Trail 16 Main Street

Peak Cycling in Butler Cyclist, Fred Zelt, is taking a group of bicyclists out for a leisurely adventure on a very nice segment of a lovely, fairly flat rail trail.  Bike to the most picturesque trail points in Butler. Gravel, mountain, trail, touring, hybrids, and multipurpose bikes are all welcome. This event is part of…

$12.00 – $15.00

Bike Braddock to Banff

Braddock Brew Gentlemen 512 Braddock Ave, Braddock, PA

Bike Braddock to Banff Bike through Braddock and neighboring communities on a 10-12 mile no-drop ride (meaning: no one gets left behind). Start and end at Brew Gentleman with the option to continue on and bike to Carrie Blast Furnaces to watch the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour or stick around for a…

$5.00

Biking the North Shore

Biking the North Shore No bike? No problem! We'll bring along our yellow cruisers for you and the family to ride. Helmets too! We'll kick off from the North Shore and ride along at a slow family-friendly pace to Millvale and back. This event is part of Big Day Aht celebrating 20 years of Venture…

$12.00

Women’s Beginner Stand Up Paddle Board

Kayak Pittsburgh - North Park 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park, PA, United States

Women's Beginner Stand Up Paddle Board Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. We'll begin with a short land-based instruction, and then have you gliding on the water in no time! This great full-body workout is perfect for all ages and levels of ability. Minimal physical…

$20.00 – $25.00

SUNSET PADDLE

North Park 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Take in the sunset from the water! We'll take a relaxing paddle at our North Park location enjoy the lake. Previous paddling experience required and only solo kayaks are available for this outing.   REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES AT NOON ON FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH.

$20.00 – $25.00

Stewardship Tuesdays with Grow Pittsburgh

Braddock Farms

Get outside and give back to the community! We'll help Grow Pittsburgh get ready for the harvest and maintain the gardens at Braddock Farms. We'll provide work gloves. Stewards should wear clothes that can get dirty. All you need to bring is a good attitude and desire to help keep our gardens growing! No heavy…

Free

Wednesday Wake Up Paddle

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Welcome back to Wednesday Wake Up Paddle! This moderate paddle provides views of the city and sun rise, while paddling at a steady pace. The route and length vary weekly due to weather and river conditions. Tandem kayaks are not available for these outings. Previous paddling experience is required for this outing.

$15.00 – $18.00

Trianglers Lunchtime Fishing

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…

Free

Trianglers Lunchtime Fishing

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…

Free

Peak Cycling – Top of the GAP

The Great Allegheny Passage is an outstanding, world-famous rail trail with many beautiful segments between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland. In this excursion, we make the highest and very best part of this wonderfully photographic trail accessible to everyone who can pedal a bike on a nearly flat, road-free route for 6 miles. We will be…

$8.00 – $12.00

Stewardship with Grounded Strategies

Homewood

Let's tend to the vacant lots in our Homewood on this beautification project with Grounded Strategies. Remove trash, trim hedges, and remove weds. Expect to spend about 45 minutes engaged in fun and about 90 minutes engaged in stewarding. No heavy lifting is required. Venture Outdoors will provide gloves, bags, trash grabbers, PPE, and water…

Free

Rocks & Waterfalls – Fall Run

Fall Run Park Shaler

Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Falls Run Park in Shaler. This trip is led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. We will: learn to identify shale, sandstone, limestone and coal see fossils of animals that lived 300 million years ago If there is snow, we will see a winter wonderland! This waterfall,…

$10.00 – $15.00

Mature Monday Morning Kayak (50+)

Kayak Pittsburgh - Downtown Heinz Quay Boat Launch, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Let's start our day with a beautiful paddle. This is a special event for older adults over 50+. No experience is necessary. Is this your first time kayaking and you're 50+yrs old? This first trip is on us! 😁

Free – $16.00

Riverfront Trail Rides

Venture Outdoors Office 317 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Pittsburgh has bike trails along all three of its rivers! Our knowledgeable guides will show you how to connect the trails smoothly on this 12-15 mile ride. Expect a great tour of the city and its riverfronts with plenty of interesting stops along the way. We’ll bike the Southside trail, the Eliza Furnace Trail, and…

$8.00 – $10.00

Wednesday Wake Up Paddle

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Welcome back to Wednesday Wake Up Paddle! This moderate paddle provides views of the city and sun rise, while paddling at a steady pace. The route and length vary weekly due to weather and river conditions. Tandem kayaks are not available for these outings. Previous paddling experience is required for this outing.

$15.00 – $18.00

Walking the Healing Path

The intention of this program will be to offer a therapeutic and educational space for those directly and indirectly affected by the 2018 synagogue shooting, as well as the greater Pittsburgh community, to come together for a guided walk that will build connections and foster healing and well-being. The goals of this program will be…

Free

Trianglers Lunchtime Fishing

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…

Free

Clean Up Paddle to the Point

North Shore Water Steps, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us for a paddle, and clean up our waterways at the same time! Trip Leaders will kick us off with an overview, and then we'll divide into teams to clean up the river from the water. We will supply kayaks. Previous paddling experience is required for these outings.   Tandem boats are not available.…

Free
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