The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's Bureau of Forestry is hosting “Making the Most of Your Piece of Nature” at Butler County Community College from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 3 in the Succop Theater. The free workshop will offer information on sustainably managing land and increasing the environmental benefits it can provide. Area experts will have presentations on birds, wildflowers, invasive species and other topics. Local nonprofits and service providers will share available resources. Registration and the agenda are available at yourpieceofnature.eventbrite.com, or by calling 724-238-1200.

State Rep. Brian Ellis, R-11th, will hold four town hall events, dubbed “Eggs and Issues,” in March. Residents are invited to attend and bring any questions or concerns they have about state issues.They will be held:8:30 to 10 a.m. March 3 at Saxonburg VFW Post 7376, 572 W. Main St., Saxonburg9 to 10:30 a.m. March 9 at Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., Butler9 to 10:30 a.m. March 23 at Highfield Hall, 229 Highfield Road, Butler Township8:30 to 10 a.m. March 24 at Chicora fire hall, 202 W. Slippery Rock Road, ChicoraResidents are asked to make a reservation by calling Ellis' office at 724-283-5852.