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First Posted: 4/6/2012 <hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">THIS WEEK: APRIL 6 to 12, 2012</hl2>

Susquehanna Warrior Trail 5K Race and Fun Walk with medals to top three runners in 11 age groups. Saturday with registration 9 to 10 a.m. and event at 10:15 a.m. Meet at Playground Pavilion, Oak and North Canal streets, Shickshinny. Applications at susquehannawarriortrail.org. 542-7946.

Caterpillars: Friend or Foe? A talk on the benefits of caterpillars with Master Gardener Roberta Troy. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. 675-9900.
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Run for a Purpose, a 5K Run and Fun Walk for local relief efforts. Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. April 14 with registration at 8 a.m. and event at 9 a.m. $15. 740-0732.

Birding at Frances Slocum State Park, a leisurely walk to seek out songbirds. Meet in the parking lot of the Environmental Education Center and boat rental, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 8:30 a.m. April 14, May 5 and June 16. Free. 675-9900.

Home Gardening Clinic, with the Penn State Master Gardeners of Wyoming County. Novice and advanced gardeners welcome. Programs include Edible Landscapes, Bats and Mammals in Your Backyard, Garden Tool Care and Sharpening, Common Vegetable Pests and Management Tips. Hibbard Dining Hall, Keystone College, La Plume. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14. $30 includes morning refreshments and a hot buffet luncheon. 877-489-1398.

Growing Good, a gardening workshop on growing vegetables with the Penn State Master Gardeners. Anthracite Heritage Museum, 22 Bald Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton. April 14 with registration and refreshments at 9 a.m. and workshop 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $5. 963-6842.

Early Spring Bird Walk, a two-hour stroll on the trails of the Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 10 a.m. April 14. $5. 629-3061.

Salamander Egg Search. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emery roads, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. April 14. $5. 828-2319.

Tumblin' Timberdoodles, an indoor and outdoor program about the American woodcock and its impressive courtship "Sky Dance." Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 7:30 p.m. April 14. Free. 403-2006.

Dorflinger Sanctuary Hike, three moderate miles around the lakes and ponds, plus a look at the restored glass-milling building. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. 9:15 a.m. April 15. $8. 343-5144.

Bruce Lake Natural Area Hike, eight moderate miles with the Susquehanna Trailers. Meet at the Park and Ride, Route 315 and Oak Street, Dupont, at 10:45 a.m. April 15. Bring lunch/water. 814-2803.

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