MUDDY CREEK TWP —

Moraine State Park will be the site of the following winter programs.

• Survive the snow winter hike, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 8.

Meet at the South Shore office to learn some basic outdoor survival skills while hiking a 2-mile loop with views of Lake Arthur.

If there is ample snow, a limited number of snowshoes will be available for use, or participants can take their own.

Snow cover or not, arrive dressed for the weather, and, if desired, take along a favorite survival gadget for show-and-tell.

This event is part of the 16th annual Winter Trails Day. Call 724-368-3612, send e-mail to moraineenvesp@state.pa.us or visit www.visitPAparks.com.

• Moraine Winterfest, 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at McDanel’s Launch on the North Shore.

Admission is free and so are activities, which will include a snow shoe workshop, family winter nature hike, ice skating (ice permitting/take skates), various children’s crafts and snow activities, dog sled team, cross country skiing (take skis), and music by Tom Panei.

A chili cookoff will cost $1 per taste or $3 a bowl with proceeds benefiting the Moraine Preservation Fund. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded at the end of the day. Winners will be selected by attendees.

To register for the cookoff, send telephone number and e-mail address to moraineenvedsp@state.pa.us. Visit http://morainepreservationfund.org for more information.