JUNE 27 Sunday — ANNUAL SIERRA CLUB MOSHANNON GROUP RATTLESNAKE HIKE: Field specialists Matt and Paula Wilson will lead a hike for a close-up look at the timber rattlesnake. The hike will be approximately one mile round trip. All safety procedures will be followed. Bring your camera. On the hike last year, many outstanding photos were taken of these fascinating reptiles. Approximate time three hours. Meet at Parker Dam State Park at 9 a.m. at the swimming area of the dam. Matt Wilson 642-7864, rattler52@pennswoods.net.

AUGUST 22 Sunday — BATS OF BRUSH MOUNTAIN: Hike the trails of the Nature Conservancy’s new Brush Mountain Preserve to observe bats. The site is part of the Canoe Creek Important Mammal Area. Meet at the Canoe Creek State Park Environmental Education Center at 7 p.m. We’ll carpool to the Brush Mountain Preserve. Dr. Stan Kotala 946-8840, ccwiba@keyconn.net.