Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Road, Penn Township, hosts Birds and More nature walks at 9 a.m. Thursdays. The newly renovated T.W. Phillips Barn features a WindStax turbine that supplies electricity to the building, a nature store, classroom space, a large upstairs area that can be used for programs or rentals, and numerous bathrooms. Call 412-963-6100 or visit www.aswp.org.

Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Brady Township, plans the Great Backyard Bird Count for Friday through Monday. The George Washington/Cherry Pie Hikes will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 22, commemorating George Washington’s birthday and the Virginia Colony mission demanding French withdrawal from British territory that precipitated the French and Indian/Seven Years War. The event is free, although a $3 per person donation is encouraged for participation in the guided hikes/walks. Reservations are required for hikes and nature walks by Feb. 21. Call 724-794-6011 or visit http://events.dcnr.pa.gov.

PA Fish & Boat Commission plans a PA Basic Boating Course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Unionville Fire Hall, 102 Mahood Road. The course is free. Donations to Unionville Volunteer Fire Company will be appreciated. A check or money order, payable to the PFBC, in the amount of $10, is necessary to cover the cost of the actual certification card. Juveniles, but none younger than 11, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Sign-ups due by Friday. Call 724-368-8811 or email morainesp@pa.gov.