Outdoors calendar for the week starting Feb. 23

The Outdoors Calendar publishes submitted information on hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoors events. Email details to sports@lnpnews.com; send to LNP, Attn: Sports, P.O. Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608-1328; or call 717-291-8666.

SAFE BOATING COURSE

• Conewago Rod and Gun Club: The group will host the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission's Safe Boating course on May 4 at the clubhouse, located at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown. This free eight-hour course starts at 8 a.m. People who successfully complete a Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission approved boating course can be issued a Boating Safety Education Certificate good for a lifetime. This certificate is required to operate a personal watercraft, and for persons born on or after Jan. 1, 1982, to operate boats powered by motors greater than 25 horsepower. Students who successfully complete this course may apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate issued by the Commission. To receive the certification, the student must send a check or money order for $10 to the Commission. Preregistration is required. For information or to register go to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission's website at register-ed.com/programs/pennsylvania/231-boating-education.

SUNDAY, FEB. 23

• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold a public trap shoot each Sunday from 10 a.m.-noon. Additionally, the club will host its Black Powder Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $1. There will be: Black powder demonstrations, displays and vendors; reenactment demonstrations; door prizes; and food. Donations at the event are appreciated. There will also be a special Black Powder Shoot with prizes for first, second and third place. Cost to participate is $1 per target, shooting for best score, submitting your best score. For information, visit the club’s website at columbiafishandgame.org.

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 1:15 p.m. for a moderate to strenuous 5-mile hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

• Manheim Sportsmen’s Association: Public trap shooting practice will be held at noon on the club grounds at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. “BIG 50” ATA-registered shoots are also being offered. For information call Matt at 215-208-3731, or go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 25

• Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen's Association: A trap shoot will be held from 2-7 p.m. every Tuesday at the club, 742 Hollow Road, New Providence. Open to the public and members, each round is $5 and consists of 25 shots (five shots from each position). On the range, eye and ear protection is required at all times by both participants and observers. For more information, call J.D. Taylor at 302-423-2104 or go online at slcfsa.org.

• Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen's Association: Indoor archery will be held from 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday at the clubhouse, 742 Hollow Road, New Providence. Open to the public and members. Bring your own equipment (no crossbows). The club will provide targets. The cost is $5. Free for those under 18. For more information, go online at slcfsa.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26

• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.

• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 9-noon each Wednesday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.

THURSDAY, FEB. 27

• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.

• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: Because of bird flu precautions, the field trip led by Jim Fiorentino to observe snow geese and other migrating birds from Willow Point at Middle Creek WMA has been canceled. For more information, call Fiorentino at 717-269-0675 or go online at qasaudubon.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

• Clarence Shock Memorial Park at Governor Dick: A Basic Boating Course will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna. This certification course is a great way for the first-time boater or seasoned boater to learn all the basic boating regulations and requirements. For information, go online at register-ed.com/events/view/221319.

• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.

• Lancaster County Bird Club: Sarah Gotwols will lead a field trip to Middle Creek WMA for beginning birders or individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time. Meet at 3 p.m.at the Visitors Center and introduce attendees to the many species of birds that gather at Middle Creek during this time of the year, including waterfowl and raptors. The group will also search for Short-eared Owls that often winter at this location at dusk. Visitor Center facilities are only available until 4 p.m. Contact Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com by 6 p.m. the day before to attend. For more information, visit lancasterbirdclub.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Two hikes are planned for this date. Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 8 a.m. for a moderate to strenuous 10-mile hike at Neversink Mountain Preserve, and to depart at 1:15 p.m. for an easy 5-mile hike at the Northwest River Trail. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold a public trap shoot from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday. For information, visit the club’s website at columbiafishandgame.org.

• Manheim Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, will hold signups at 5 p.m. for Manheim Clay Sports, a youth trap shooting team. If unable to get to the signups, go online at ManheimClaySports.com. The group will be shooting at the club every Tuesday from April 22 through July 8. If you don’t have a gun, don’t worry, we have several. Every level of shooter, from never-have-shot-before to expert is welcome. A fee of $150 covers 12 weeks of shooting, and the group will cover everything else. For information, go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 9-noon each Wednesday. Additionally, the club will hold its monthly meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

• Manheim Sportsmen’s Association: The group's annual bingo event will be held at Lancaster County Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, starting at noon. Prizes are already being collected, including a Blackstone griddle. For information, go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

• Lancaster County Bird Club: John Lahr will lead a late-afternoon woodcock and waterfowl field trip to Middle Creek WMA. The main objective of this trip will be to hear and/or view the courtship display of the American Woodcock. The group will visit an area where there is an opportunity to hear and view this unique event. Some of the time before dusk will be spent scanning the lake and surrounding habitat for waterfowl and other birds that might be in the area. Meet at the visitor center parking area at 4:30 p.m. Visitor center facilities are only available until 4 p.m. Contact Lahr at 717-205-3030 or johnlahr324@gmail.com by 6 p.m. the day before to attend. For more information, visit lancasterbirdclub.org.

• Manheim Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, will hold signups at noon for Manheim Clay Sports, a youth trap shooting team. If unable to get to the signups, go online at ManheimClaySports.com. The group will be shooting at the club every Tuesday from April 22 through July 8. If you don’t have a gun, don’t worry, we have several. Every level of shooter, from never-have-shot-before to expert is welcome. A fee of $150 covers 12 weeks of shooting, and the group will cover everything else. For information, go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.

• Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 742 Hollow Road, New Providence, will be holding the first day of its Spring Gun Show. Saturday's hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 95 tables, and admission is $5. For more information, visit the club’s website at slcfsa.org.

• The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 190-4 of Lancaster: A Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission-approved safe boating course at Hamilton Park UCC, 1210 Maple Ave., Lancaster 17603, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration starts at 7:45 a.m. Attendees passing the end-of-course test will be eligible to apply for a Pennsylvania Safe Boating card. For more information, contact Rick Young at 717-538-1675 or by email at rry100@psu.edu.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9

• Cocalico Sportsmen: The club, at 585 Sportsman Road, Denver (off Route 897 between Blainsport and Kleinfeltersville), will hold an open trap shoot from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The club also has a new member orientation set for this day, at 10 a.m. For information, visit the club’s website at cocalicosportsmen.org/.

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 1:15 p.m. for an easy 5-mile hike at the Enola Low Grade Trail. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

• Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 742 Hollow Road, New Providence, will be holding the second day of its Spring Gun Show. Saturday's hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be 95 tables, and admission is $5. For more information, visit the club’s website at slcfsa.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 10

• Manheim Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, will hold a retirees coffee hour beginning at 8 a.m. Enjoy food and fellowship for a donation. For information, contact either Curt at 717-665-7729, Mike at 717-224-0747, or go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

• Cocalico Sportsmen: The club, at 585 Sportsman Road, Denver (off Route 897 between Blainsport and Kleinfeltersville), will hold its monthly membership meeting, starting at 7 p.m. For information, visit the club’s website at cocalicosportsmen.org/.

• Manheim Sportsmen’s Association: Public trap shooting practice will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the club grounds at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. For information call Matt at 215-208-3731, or go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

• Lancaster County Bird Club: The monthly club meeting will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster. The program will be "Bird Town Pennsylvania: Creating Livable Communities Through the Lives of Birds," as presented by Heidi Shiver, Bird Town Pennsylvania LLC, a statewide grassroots conservation program. For more information, visit lancasterbirdclub.org.

• Manheim Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, will hold its monthly meeting (scheduled for the second Thursday of each month), beginning at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. For information, go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

• Lancaster County Bird Club: Derek Stoner will lead the Birding the Susquehanna field trip. Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the John Wright Restaurant along the Susquehanna River in Wrightsville. This field trip provides a good opportunity to see Little Gull and maybe even Black-headed Gull. Contact Stoner at 484-723-3348 or derekstoner@hotmail.com by 6 p.m. the day before to attend. For more information, visit lancasterbirdclub.org.

• Manheim Sportsmen’s Association: Public trap shooting practice will be held at 10 a.m. on the club grounds at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. For information call Matt at 215-208-3731, or go online at manheimsportsmanassoc.org.

• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: Fritz Heilman will lead an observation of migrating and resident birds along the tour road at Middle Creek WMA. Meet at 9 a.m. at the visitor center parking lot. For more information, call Heilman at 717-273-0487 or go online at qasaudubon.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 1:15 p.m. for a moderate to strenuous 4-plus-mile hike at Steinman and Trout Run. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 17

• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold its monthly membership meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit the club’s website at columbiafishandgame.org.

• Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 742 Hollow Road, New Providence, will hold its monthly membership meeting from 7-9 p.m. For more information, go online at slcfsa.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. Additionally, an orientation and range safety session is set for 7-7:30 p.m., followed by the monthly club meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

• Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen's Association: A trap shoot will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the club, 742 Hollow Road, New Providence. Open to the public and members, each round is $5 and consists of 25 shots (five shots from each position). On the range, eye and ear protection is required at all times by both participants and observers. For more information, call J.D. Taylor at 302-423-2104 or go online at slcfsa.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 1:15 p.m. for a moderate 5-mile hike at Muddy Run Recreation Park. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: Gary Kinkley will lead the first of two trips to Timberdoodle at Swatara State Park to observe the "sky dance" of the woodcock. Meet at 7:15 p.m. at the Trout Run Trailhead parking lot. Bring a flashlight. For more information, call Kinkley at 717-503-4027 or go online at qasaudubon.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: The program “Give a Hoot about Barn Owls: Pennsylvania’s Barn Owl Conservation Initiative,” will be presented by the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Dan Mummert beginning at 7 p.m. Mummert will discuss a number of topics related to everything from nesting habits and habitat requirements to conservation issues related to their decline in Pennsylvania. The program will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman St., Lebanon (near Monument Park). The church has a well-lit parking lot with ample parking located behind the church. Enter the church from the parking lot entrance. For more information, go online at qasaudubon.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, will offer a hunter/trapper safety course, open to 80 people, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants must register online at the Pennsylvania Game Commission website, pa.gov/agencies/pgc.html. Lunch will be provided. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 1:15 p.m. for a moderate 5-mile hike at Wolf's Hollow County Park. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: Gary Kinkley will lead the second of two trips to Timberdoodle at Swatara State Park to observe the "sky dance" of the woodcock. Meet at 7:15 p.m. at the Trout Run Trailhead parking lot. Bring a flashlight. For more information, call Kinkley at 717-503-4027 or go online at qasaudubon.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 1:15 p.m. for a moderate to strenuous 6-mile hike at State Game Lands No. 156 near Cornwall. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: Meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, to depart at 8 a.m. for a strenuous 10-mile hike near Duncannon, and at 1:15 p.m. for an easy 5.5-mile hike at the Governor Dick Park/Lebanon Rail Trail. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 14