Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset County, PA
Reservation Deadline: July 7, 2007
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here for reservation form.
This year, with the Allegheny Group as
our host, we will be convening at Laurel Hill State Park to relax
and enjoy the scenery and activities, hear from biologist Ed Perry
on global warming, organize and brainstorm at our ExCom meeting,
eat some good food, and catch up with old friends. We hope you will
join us!
Laurel Hill State Park
3935 pristine mountainous acres in Somerset County.
Highlights include boating, fishing at Laurel Hill Lake, an extensive
trail system with plants and wildlife, a trail through old-growth
hemlocks, picnicking and camping, and nearby Kooser State Park,
Laurel Ridge State Park, and Ohiopyle State Park!
Camping: We have 3 large group camping areas reserved.
Capacity 120 people. Bring your own camping gear and food
supplies!
Amenities: 18 picnic tables, 3 fire rings, 3 outhouses,
one cold water faucet, level ground for tents, adjacent parking
lot, no electricity. If you choose not to reserve room in one of
these free group spots, cabin rentals and other camping opportunities
within the park are available for a fee. Call DCNR at 1-888-PA-PARKS
to make your own arrangements.
Presenter: Ed Perry of the National Wildlife Federation
will present “Global Warming: The Science and Impacts
on Fish and Wildlife”. After 30 years with the
US Fish and Wildlife Service, where Mr. Perry worked to protect
streams and wetlands from development in PA, he began working on
the Global Warming Campaign with the National Wildlife Federation.
Mr. Perry’s goal is to organize the hunter-angler and conservation
communities to take united action to reduce our own emissions and
persuade decision-makers to support efforts to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions. Mr. Perry will be discussing the impacts of global
warming on fish and wildlife and what we can do to reduce the threat.
Potluck dinner: Everyone’s favorite –
the potluck dinner! – will be happening on Saturday night.
While we will provide staple grillables – burgers, veggieburgers,
buns, etc – we ask that everyone throw in a hand and contribute
something to share. Mmmm..thanks.
Activities will include hiking through a Virgin
Hemlock Forest, a roadtrip to the beautiful Ohiopyle State Park
Falls, a wind farm tour, and much more!
Please make
reservations if you plan to attend part or all of the weekend.
Call 717-232-0101 or e-mail pennsylvania.chapter@sierraclub.org
(Click
here for reservation form)
For more information on Laurel Hill State Park, visit the DCNR
website
For more information on local attractions, see Visit PA at visitPA.com
(Look under PA Regions, Pittsburgh & Countryside) or 1-800-VISIT-PA
(847-4872)
For more information on the outing, contact Joan
by email or at 717-232-0101.
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