Sat. 6/20. Pinhoti Trail dayhike (Challenge Hike). This month, we’ll hike the newest 11 mile section of Pinhoti Trail from the Bull Gap trailhead to the FS603A trailhead –just 3 miles outside the city of Sylacauga. This section crosses the crest of Rebecca Mountain, and is one at times with a horse trail. Due to the time of year and distance, this section gains a rating of strenuous. Make sure to bring a camera. Hiking boots a necessity, as well as plenty of water and a picnic lunch. Optional dinner afterwards. Call or e-mail for meeting place and time. Jay Hudson, 205-907-6879, jay_hudson@bellsouth.net.

Sat. 7/18. Canoe or Kayak the Coosa River at Wetumpka Ala. Join us for a day trip to paddle a white water section of the Coosa River. This is a white water section and has several class one rapids and one class two/three rapid. It is a very fun section: plan to get wet. Anyone who plans to go who is not taking their own boat must reserve a boat. We will go from the Coosa Outdoor Center. Call 334 201 5510 to reserve your boat. Double kayak, $35, single kayak, $25 and canoe, $35. They provide shuttle. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, croakies, water, lunch, towel and dry clothes. Meet at Cracker Barrel at Oak Mountain, Hwy 119 exit at 09:00. Optional dinner after. Contact ken hyche at kennethhyche@yahoo.com or 205-540-3930 see www.coosaoutdoorcenter.com/ for more.

Tues. 7/28. General Interest Meeting. 7pm at the B’ham Zoo auditorium. We will watch Global Warming: The Signs and Science. Snacks provided.

Thurs. 08/07. A local foods dinner at Lucy’s Coffee House in Southside.

Sat. 09/19. Wild and Rural Art Show. Opening at Red Dot Gallery in Homewood, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Show will continue through Oct. 17.