Brian Loutzenhiser, North Country Trails Association trail maintenance coordinator of West Sunbury, pushes a lawn mower to mow the path on the North Country Trail on Saturday, June 7. Butler Eagle file photo

The Butler County Chapter of North Country Trail has planned two activities for August.

The first — a hike to see the fireworks at the annual Moraine State Park Regatta — starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Hikers meet at Wyggeston Trailhead off Route 528 in the state park. This is a moderate 3- to 4-mile hike.

Hikers should bring a headlamp or flashlight, a blanket or compact hiking chair, and wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes. They also should bring water and snacks.

The second hike — an easy walk to see blazing star flowers and goats on the park’s prairie — leaves at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 from Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Brady Township.

During this child-friendly ramble, hikers will see the blazing star flowers, then go slightly farther into the prairie to meet the goats working as a lawn service during the summer by eating grass and plants. Hikers should wear sturdy shoes and bring water.