October 13th Haldeman Island Hike

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The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community (DATC) and the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will be hosting another hike on Haldeman Island this year on Sunday October 13th from 9:00AM to 12:30PM.  We have openings for 10 to 30 guests.  First priority will be given to those who attended the June 1st hike yet had to leave before our hike leader could give them the grand tour.  Contact haldeman-hike@duncannonatc.org to signup for this rare opportunity

This hike will primarily focus on viewing and learning about Pennsylvania waterfowl such as ducks, herons, egrets and cormorants.  Dress appropriately for the weather and wear Continue reading →

Duncannon Outdoor Club

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The public is invited to attend a scavenger hunt Saturday, July 20th on the Cornerstone Christian Trails.  This hike is for the whole family ages 5 and up.  It is a leisurely paced 1.14 mile hike through woods and fields on easy terrain.  Try and find as many things as you can to check off your scavenger sheet.  Meet at Cornerstone Christian Church Duncannon at 10:00 am.  Call 834-9216 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

July 22nd DATC Meeting

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The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting at 6:30 PM on Monday July 22nd, 2013 near the bar in Sorrento’s Pizza. Please note this change in meeting location!  Join us for some FREE PIZZA and share your experience with us.  RSVP is not required but is greatly appreciated.

This meeting’s agenda will primarily focus on next year’s 2014 Duncannon A.T. Community Festival. We’ll discuss the past 2013 DATC Festival Survey results and cover topics such as:

  • A better date or time of year.
  • How to attract more people.
  • Catering to the needs of hikers.
  • Getting younger people involved.
  • Making it a better experience for vendors, volunteers and attendees.
  • Promoting the DATC to increase membership and participation.
  • What we must do right now to get on top of the 2014 festival.

Anyone who wants to be involved with this organization, offer guidance or influence its policies is welcome to attend. You might find a volunteer opportunity that suits you in any number of fields such as: planning our next 2014 DATC Festival, fundraising, supporting the Duncannon Outdoors Club, learning about Appalachian Trail maintenance and inspiring people to enjoy outdoor activities in the Duncannon area.

We hope to see you there!

June 17th DATC Meeting

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Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community LogoThe Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee will be holding its next meeting at 6:30 PM on Monday June 17th, 2013 near the bar in Sorrento’s Pizza. Please note this new change in meeting location!  Join us for some free pizza and share your experience with us.

This meeting’s agenda will primarily be focused on discussing the recent Saturday June 1st, 2013 Duncannon AT Community Festival. Topics will include a potentially different date or time of year, how to attract more people, how to cater to the needs of hikers, how to get younger people involved, how we can make it a better experience for vendors, volunteers and attendees, and how we can better promote the DATC so more people take part in next year’s festival.

To receive timely meeting notifications via e-mail, signup for the DATC Newsletter and select “interested in meeting notifications”.  You can also leave a comment below to let us know if you’re interested in attending or if you’d like more information. We hope to see you there, it takes good people to make a good community.

Please log your volunteer hours here

 

Duncannon Outdoor Club June Hike

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Wildwood Park

On Sat., June 15th the Duncannon Outdoor Club will be hiking an average paced 3 mile hike on easy terrain at the Wildwood Nature Center. We will search for animals to fill out scavenger cards as we walk the trails. Bring water, a snack and binoculars. We will meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 9:00 am. to carpool. Call 834-9216 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register. Hope to see you there! Continue reading →

May 20th 2013 DATC Meeting

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Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community LogoThe next DATC meeting will be Monday, May 20th 2013 at 6:30 PM near the bar in Sorrento Pizza located at 104 N Market St.  All interested parties are welcome to attend.

The agenda will primarily be focused on managing the upcoming Saturday June 1st, 2013 Duncannon AT Community Festival. Topics will include attracting more volunteers, vendors and attendees.

To receive timely meeting notifications via e-mail, signup for the DATC Newsletter and select “interested in meeting notifications”.  You can also leave a comment below to let us know if you’re interested in attending or if you’d like more information. We hope to see you there, it takes good people to make a good community.

Please log your volunteer hours here

Trail Maintenace with the SATC

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I had a fun day out in the woods with the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club in the Stony Creek valley.  We spent the day planting 1,100 three year old White Pine seedlings, doing rock work and clearing blow-downs.

The White Pine seedlings are needed to help replace the beautiful Hemlock groves which will all eventually be destroyed by the invasive Woolly Adelgid.  There is no known mitigation technique to keep this foreign pest from spreading and eventually devastating every Hemlock in the northeast region Continue reading →

Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC)

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The next DOC event is on Sat., May18th. We will be hiking from Scott’s Farm to Sherwood Drive and back. It is an average paced 2 mile hike to look for Mayapples, Violets and Jack in the Pulpits over easy terrain. Bring water and a snack. Meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 9:00 am. to carpool. Call 834-9216 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.