A hike through history and nature is planned for Feb. 20 in honor of George Washington’s birthday and his journey through the region. Hikers will meet re-enactors portraying Washington and his guide Christopher Gist, as well as Native Americans the two encountered. The event starts at 8:45 a.m. Exhibits and the re-enactor encampment will be closed about 2 p.m. at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Brady Township. The event and refreshments are free. Visitors can choose from several hikes. Participants are urged to reserve their hike times by calling 724-452-7341.

Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Road, Penn Township, hosts free birding and nature hikes with a naturalist at 9 a.m. Thursdays. Trails open from dawn to dusk. Call 412-963-6100 or visit www.aswp.org.

Jennings Environmental Education Center, Route 528, Brady Township, will host “A Tick in Time Saves Lyme” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21; no registration is needed. Educator “Appie” Hour will be conducted by Jennings staff from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday for secondary teachers and administrators; registration is requested by Monday. A program on backyard maple sugaring will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 27; registration is needed. Registration is available at events.dcnr.pa.gov or by calling 724-794-6011.

Moraine State Park, Muddy Creek Township, will host a winter hike for veterans and their families from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 starting from Pavilion 1 on the South Shore. If there are four or more inches of snow, some snowshoes will be available to borrow. Take sleds to go riding after the hike if desired. Call 724 368-8811 or send e-mail to moraineenvedsp@pa.gov.