Bartramian Audubon Society will have a Birds and Nature Festival on May 1, 2 and 3 in the Franklin-Oil City area. Nature hikes, bird walks, numerous workshops, and an Owl Prowl are in the works. Call 814-437-5858.

The Audubon Society of Western PA will do some spring cleaning along Monroe and Kepple Roads in Buffalo Township on Sunday. Meet at noon at the Monroe Road Trailhead of the Butler-Freeport Trail. Other upcoming events include: the first-ever Butler Bound 5K Fun Run/Walk at 10 a.m. April 25 on the trail, and a day of watery fun while exploring the Ravine Trail at Todd Nature Reserve, Sarver, at noon April 26. Call 724-353-9012.

Jennings Environmental Education Center will host Cynthia Berger, author of "Wild Guide: Dragonflies" who will discuss the insects at 2 p.m. Sunday. She will talk about the life cycle of the dragonfly and its hunting and mating behaviors and offer identification tips for the most common dragonflies in the area. She will also sign copies of her book. A "Battling Invasive Species" work day is planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25; registration is due Friday and participants must be age 12 or older. Jennings is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and on weekends as scheduled. The trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Call 724-794-6011.

Moraine State Park will be the site of an Earth Day Bluebird Walk at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Meet park staff at the Pleasant Valley Picnic area on the South Shore of the park. Participants should be prepared to walk a short distance over flat terrain while discussing the program. Call 724-368-8811.

<B>Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources</B> will jointly host a free family fly fishing program at Oil Creek State Park from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Sunday. Space is limited to 20 people on a first-come-first-served basis. Families must register in advance and should arrive by 9:45 a.m. To register, call the Oil Creek State Park office at 814-676-5915.