THIS WEEK: April 19-25

Hawley Earth Fest, a three-day celebration of Earth includes a cleanup of Route 6, dinner specials, live entertainment, shopping sales, demonstrations, book readings, nature education, hikes and more. Takes place at various sites in Hawley. April 22 to 24. Contact Jason Merrill at 570-862-2453.

Birding in the Kirby Park Natural Area, sponsored by the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Meet at the parking lot by the Nesbitt Park boat launch in Wilkes-Barre, accessed via First Avenue. 8 a.m. April 23. Free. 570-371-3951.

Winter State Park, moderate 7-mile hike sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club, meet at the Park & Ride on Route 309 near Blackman Street (across from Kmart) in Wilkes-Barre Township at 9:45 a.m. April 23 and leave at 10 a.m. 570-239-8237.

FUTURE

Promised Land State Park, moderate 7-hike sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Meet at the Park & Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 10:45 a.m. April 30 and leave at 11 a.m. Bring lunch and water. 570-806-1754.

Bear Creek Preserve, difficult 7-mile hike sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Meet at the Sears Auto Center, Wyoming Valley Mall at 10:45 a.m. May 7. Leave at 11 a.m. Bring lunch and water. 570-735-4359.

Major Welch Trail & Storm King, difficult 6-hike sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club in Bear Mountain State Park. Meet at the Park & Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 8:45 a.m. May 14 and leave at 9 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Some Rock Scrambles. 570-239-8237.

Pocono Environmental Center (PEEC), moderate 8.5-hike sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club, meet at the Park & Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 9:45 a.m. May 21 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring snack and water. Leader 570-806-1754.

Angel Falls and Kettle Creek at Loyalsock, difficult 8-mile hike, sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Meet at 9:45 a.m. June 4 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. 570-239-8237.

Glen Onoko Falls, difficult 9-mile hike, sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club, meet at the Sears Auto Center, Wyoming Valley Mall at 9:45 a.m. June 11 and leave at 10. Bring lunch and water. 570-283-1312.

Big Bear Swamp At Delaware State Forest, moderate 7 mile hike sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Meet at the Park & Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 10:45 a.m. June 18 and leave at 11. Leader Al Chapacharis 570-806-1754.

Vosberg Hike, six moderate miles, sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club, meet at Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309 in Dallas at 11:45 a.m. June 25 and leave at noon. Bring snack and water. 570-406-3173.

A three-day celebration of the planet takes place during Hawley Earth Fest April 22 through 24.
https://www.theweekender.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web1_OutdoorsGeneric-1.jpgA three-day celebration of the planet takes place during Hawley Earth Fest April 22 through 24. Courtesy of Flickr