On Sat., Sept. 17th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will go on a night hike up Hawk Rock. Hike in and out for a total of two miles over moderate to strenuous terrain at an average pace. At the top take in the view of the lights of Duncannon by the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers. We will be learning about the elusive creature the porcupine. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the AT trailhead to Hawk Rock. Bring flashlights or headlamps. Call Patrick Walsh at 716-908-3676 or email pjwalsh3@gmail.com to register.
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Duncannon Outdoor Club Aug. Hike – Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac
On Sat., Aug. 20th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will hike from Scotts Farm to Sherwood Drive and back for a total of 2 miles on easy terrain at an average pace. We will learn how to identify poison sumac and the three forms of poison ivy. Meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 9:00 am. or alternately at Scotts Farm at 9:30 am. Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.
DOC July 16th Hike at Big Spring State Park – The Wooly Adelgid
On Sat., July 16th the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will hike two, 1 mile hikes at Big Spring State Park in Blain. Witness the dying giant Hemlocks in the Designated Natural Hemlock Area and then hike to an unfinished railroad tunnel. Both hikes are average paced over moderate to easy terrain. Learn about the Wooly Adelgid and how it is endangering out state tree, the Hemlock. Pack a lunch and bring water. Meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 9:00 am. to carpool. Please pay drivers 10 cents per mile for gas (80 miles total). Call Deb at 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

