Winter Trails Day deadline nears

SLIPPERY ROCK — Celebrate Winter Trails Day, a free, fun-filled introduction to winter sports, Jan. 10 at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock.

There will be two snowshoeing programs for ages 8 and older. The first is from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will be repeated from 1 to 3 p.m.

The sessions will include an introduction to the sport and a winter activity hike. Snowshoe equipment will be provided, although personal equipment is welcomed.

Registration is required. Register by contacting the center at 724-794-6011 by Jan. 5.

Scouts can earn patch at Jennings

SLIPPERY ROCK — Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts from the Junior Girl Scout and Webelo Scout ages/levels and up are invited to attend “Scout Stewards,” a seasonal learning and volunteering experience, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock.

Scouts will discover the importance of maintaining resources on public lands and participate in a project to help the park manage and enhance its prairie ecosystem.

Participating Scouts will receive a commemorative patch for this project.

The event is part of Jennings’ winter Prairie Improvement Day weekend.

Space is limited. Registration for individual Scouts or troops/packs/groups (of no more than 10) will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 2 and close Jan. 9. To register, call the center at 724-794-6011.

Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or focus@butlereagle.com.