⢠Moraine State Park is hosting a Fish Under the Ice event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday. The event is geared for preschool children and their folks and provides the opportunity to learn about Lake Arthur and the fish that swim its waters in the winter. Dress for the cold. Meet at Pavilion 7 in McDanel's Area on the North Shore. Email morainesp@pa.gov or call 724-368-8811.
⢠Jennings Environmental Education Center is offering a Step Into Snowshoes program from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Snowshoes will be available to rent from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and the center will be staffed. Free orientation and brief instruction is provided. Call 724-794-6011.
⢠Venture Outdoors is hosting a hike at Keystone State Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy a 4-6 mile walk over moderate terrain. This hike is classified as moderately difficult. Program costs $12. Email info@ventureoutdoors.org or call 412-255-0564.
⢠Moraine State Park is holding an Owls event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 12. Participants will learn about the mystery of owls and the sounds they make on winter nights. Program is designed for preschoolers and their folks, but all ages are welcome. Dress for the weather. Participants will meet at Pavilion 7 on the North Shore. Email morainesp@pa.gov or call 724-368-8811.
⢠The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is hosting a Winter Walkabout at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve from 2-2:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Join a park naturalist and search for the subtle and not-so-subtle signs of animal activity on the reserve. Program is outside. Email info@aswp.org or call 412-963-6100.
⢠Prince Gallitzin State Park is offering Brunch with the Birds from 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 19. Come to the park office to learn about winter birds and bird-feeding, then join the park naturalist to see who is visiting the feeders outside. Some binoculars will be available. Meet in the lower level of the park office. Email princegallitzinsp@pa.gov or call 814-674-1000.
⢠Ohiopyle State Park is offering a Learn to Cross Country Ski event from 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 21. Join park staff for a quick introductory cross country skiing lesson before enjoying it yourself. Equipment is provided. Pre-registration is required. Email bawallace@pa.gov
⢠Jennings Environmental Education Center is holding a Prairie Improvement Day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 21. The 17th annual event is for individuals willing to spend a Saturday morning outdoors to help manage the unique prairie ecosystem. Lunch is provided. Participants must be 12 or older. Dress for the weather. Call 724-794-6011.
