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Christmas Bird Count at North Park Date: Dec. 28 (Morning or afternoon) Address: North Park Rose Barn, East Ingomar Road and Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.2170 (Registration is required.) Sign up to take part in documenting winter birds in North Park. No experience is necessary. Dress well for outdoor weather. (Ages 12 and up.) Call for registration information. ‘Pens in the Park’ Date: Jan. 11 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 Through the Penguins Foundation Give Hockey a Shot program, try on hockey equipment and hit the ice with former Pittsburgh Penguin Tyler Kennedy! Iceburgh will be there for part of the time too and there will be kids’ activities to enjoy. Regular rink admission applies. Skate with Parker, the Chipmunk, at North Park! Date: Dec. 27 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 Skate along with Allegheny County Parks mascot Parker! Other activities to enjoy as well. Register on the website. Guided Winter Nature Hikes at North Park Dates: Dec. 14 – Tree Identification; Jan. 26 – Animal Tracks Addresses: Various locations in North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks or 412.935.1971 (Registration is required.) Join a park ranger for fun and educational wintertime hikes! Be sure to have water and wear appropriate shoes. Please register. Hit the Trail for a Hike (Intermediate) at North Park Date: Feb. 29 Time: Noon Address: 461 McKinney Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks or 412.935.1971 (Registration is required.) Join in an approximately 5-mile hike on the trails! Be sure to have water and wear appropriate shoes. Please register. North Park Free Ice Skating Lessons, Tuesdays or Thursdays Dates: January Time: 4:40 to 5:20 p.m. Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 (Registration is required.) Instruction is for beginning skaters (ages 5 and up) to learn the correct skating techniques and basic skills. Includes a 30-minute group lesson with five-minute free skate immediately following. Start times may vary slightly depending on inclement weather/ice conditions. Register on the website. North Park Ice Show Date: March 9 Time: 7 p.m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, Wexford Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 An annual themed show featuring the students who have taken ice skating lessons at the park! Venture Outdoors McConnells Mill Waterfall Hike Date: Nov. 16 Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Address: McConnells Mill State Park, 1761 McConnells Mill Road, Portersville Contact: ventureoutdoors.org (Registration is required.) Spend a day in the woods with Venture Outdoors on an 8-mile challenging and scenic hike through gorges, old growth forests and rapids! Register on the website. We’re celebrating four years! IN THE HEART OF TREESDALE • Now enrolling children 6 weeks to 5 years old. • Part-time or full-time care and preschool. • Conveniently located in Treesdale across from Market Square. • Indoor gym & outdoor fenced-in playground. • Open from 6:30am - 6:00pm. • We provide morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. CALL OR EMAIL TODAY FOR A TOUR! 615 Warrendale Road Gibsonia, PA 15044 724-625-4029 [email protected] www.littleappleseedlearningcenter.net Check us out on Facebook Venture Outdoors Winter Solstice Night Hike Date: Dec. 21 Time: 6:30 p.m. Address: Hartwood Acres (Check the website for exact location.) Contact: ventureoutdoors.org (Registration is required.) An evening of exploration on a moderate 4-mile hike, enjoying the tranquility and listening for critters that prefer the dark. Register online. n d Didn’t see your favorite holiday event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. d We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information. PINE-RICHLAND ❘ WINTER 2019 49