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Exhibit Listings: Sept. 1 to 7

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Buys: Sept. 1 to 7

<p><strong>THIS WEEK: Sept. 1 to Sept. 7</strong></p><p><strong>Discover Ricketts Hike,</strong> 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 2, Park and meet at the Shale Pit off Route 487 to hike a moderate 2 miles on the Grand View Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 State Route 487, Benton. Info: 570-477-7780</p><p><strong> Nature Story: Daniel Finds a Poem.</strong> 9:30-10:30am. The naturalist will read this year&#8217;s PA One Book, Every Young Child selection and children will discover the beauty of the outdoors by using nature to create their own poem. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 3. Meet in the Amphitheater at Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 State Route 487, Benton. Info: 570-477-7780</p><p><strong>Compasses, Maps, and You!</strong> 1:00-1:30pm. Learn how to use compasses and maps. Materials provided. Meet at the Lake Jean Beach House, 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 State Route 487, Benton. Then put your compass skills to the test by navigating compass course 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Info: 570-477-7780.</p><p><strong><strong>Backyard Bass,</strong> </strong> learn the basics of fishing by casting at targets, 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 4. Fun for all ages at the Lake Jean Beach, Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 State Route 487, Benton. Info: 570-477-7780.</p><p><strong>Tannersville Bog Walk,</strong> a 2.5-hour journey into the unique Tannersville Cranberry Bog with environmental educator explaining formation and plant and animal life. 552 Cherry Lane Road, East Stroudsburg. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Every Wednesday through Sept. 13. $4 for members, $6 for non-members, free for children under 12. For pre-registration and information, call 570-629-3061.</p><p><strong>Full Moon Bog Walk,</strong> 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Monroe County Conservation District&#8217;s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, bring a flashlight and appropriate footwear. Cost is $6 for non-members; $4 for members and children younger than 12. Pre-registration is required and limited. Call 570-629-3061.</p><p><strong>Tai Chi for Arthritis, </strong>designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun-style Tai Chi, exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. Beginner friendly, with no deep bending or squatting. At the Irem Clubhouse, 64 Ridgway, Dallas, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6. Classes will continue every Wednesday through Dec. 13 for a total cost of $70. Reserve your spot in the first session by calling 570-675-1866 by Sept. 1.</p><p><strong>FUTURE</strong></p><p><strong>Basic Boating Course, </strong>given by the PA Fish and Boat Commission at Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9. Registration required by calling Aaron Lupacchini at 570-406-4041. For more information, visit fishandboat.com.</p><p><strong>Birding at Frances Slocum State Park,</strong> 8:30 a.m. Sept. 16, join Bruce Troy of Wild Birds Unlimited for a leisurely walk to seek out birds. Meet in the parking lot of Environmental Education Center and boat rental. Bring your binoculars and have fun looking at and listening to the birds. Free. 570 -675-9900.</p><p><strong>Volunteer Work Day, </strong>where you can help with a variety of projects to help Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hold Rd., Drums, 9 a.m. Sept. 16. Registration required by calling 570-403-2006. Please specify if you will be bringing younger helpers.</p><p><strong>Mushroom Fair, </strong>hosted by the Wyoming Valley Mushroom Club at Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17. Club members will be in the park office to answer questions about wild mushrooms and to help identify ones brought to the event. Free. No registration required. 570-403-2006.</p><p><strong> Monument Trail at High Point State Park</strong> in New Jersey, a moderate to difficult 8-mile hike sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Meet at the Park &amp; Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 9:45 a.n. Sept. 17 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Rich McNulty 570-239-8237.</p><p><strong>Elk Viewing in the Pennsylvania Wilds, </strong>sponsored by the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. These bus trips will give participants the opportunity to see wild elk and visit state parks, including the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Sept. 18 to 20 and Oct. 9 to 11. For full schedule and pricing call 570-629-3061.</p><p><strong>Hiking Series: Bear Creek Preserve, </strong>a very difficult, 3 to 4 mile hike hosted by Nescopeck State Park at Bear Creek Preserve&#8217;s Shades Creek Parcel at 47 Rabbit Run Ln., Bear Creek, 9 a.m. Sept. 21. Free, no registration required. 570-403-2006.</p><p><strong> Frank Gantz Trail,</strong> a moderate 8.5 mile hike sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Meet at the Park &amp; Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 24 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Bob Boettger 570-346-8010.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Branden Lee and Hannah Hardesty, canoe down the Auglaize River on a three-hour canoe trip on Wednesday. Happy Paddles Canoe &amp; Kayak of Lima provided the canoe and livery service. Lee is from Wapakoneta and Hardesty is from Lima. Craig J. Orosz | The Lima News</div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_Canoeing-on-the-river_02co.jpg</photo0><caption0>Branden Lee and Hannah Hardesty, canoe down the Auglaize River on a three-hour canoe trip on Wednesday. Happy Paddles Canoe &amp; Kayak of Lima provided the canoe and livery service. Lee is from Wapakoneta and Hardesty is from Lima. Craig J. Orosz | The Lima News</caption0><photoCredit0></photoCredit0></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_fullmoon.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">A Full Moon Bog Walk is set for Sept. 5 in Monroe County. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo1>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_fullmoon.jpg</photo1><caption1>A Full Moon Bog Walk is set for Sept. 5 in Monroe County. </caption1><photoCredit1>Times Leader file photo </photoCredit1></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_Tai-Chi.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Multi-ethnic group of adults practicing tai chi in park.  Main focus on senior man (60s) in blue shirt.</div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo2>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_Tai-Chi.jpg</photo2><caption2>Multi-ethnic group of adults practicing tai chi in park.  Main focus on senior man (60s) in blue shirt.</caption2><photoCredit2>Times Leader file photo </photoCredit2></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_flyline.jpeg.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">You can learn the basics of fishing by casting at targets, 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo3>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web1_flyline.jpeg.jpg</photo3><caption3>You can learn the basics of fishing by casting at targets, 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park. </caption3><photoCredit3>Times Leader file photo </photoCredit3></div></div>

Outdoors: Sept. 1 to 7