BRADY TWP — Winter Trails Day, a free introduction to winter sports, will be held at Jennings Environmental Education Center Jan. 10.

Two snowshoeing programs for those age 8 and older will be conducted during the day.

There will be a morning session from 10 a.m. to noon and an afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m.

Each session 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 by contacting the center at 724-794-6011 no later than Jan. 5.

Other activities planned at the center includes an Owl Prowl at 7 p.m. Jan. 3. A brief indoor presentation will be followed by a prowl among owls and other winter nightlife on a guided walk along forest trails.

Also, a Prairie Involvement Day is set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan 17. Individuals will help manage the unique prairie ecosystem. Lunch will be included.

Participants must be age 12 or older and should dress for the weather. Register no later than Jan. 9 by calling 724-794-6011.

BRADY TWP — Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts from the Junior Girl Scout and Webelo Scout ages/levels and up are able to attend “Scout Stewards,” a seasonal learning and volunteering experience at Jennings Environmental Education Center.The event is part of Jennings’ winter Prairie Improvement Day weekend and will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18.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 specific to this event.Space is limited and registration is required. There is a $5 per person fee (children and adults), paid in advance, but refundable upon attendance at the event.Individual scouts or troops/packs/groups (of no more than 10) must register for the program beginning at 9 .am. Jan. 2 by contacting the center at 724-794-6011. Registration will close on Jan. 9.John Bojarski covers the Slippery Rock and Grove City region for the Butler Eagle. To contact him, call 724-282-8000, Ext. 254, or send an e-mail to jbojarski@butlereagle.com.