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It’s almost time for another walk in Penn’s Woods.

The 2021 statewide event, the fifth annual, will take place on Sunday, October 3.

The local edition, featuring the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area on Hatch Run Road just over a mile from Route 62 in North Warren, will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Join the staff and partners of the Warren County Conservation District for a short guided walk to HRCDA, where we will go geocaching and learning about our local forest.” according to a WCCD statement. “There are also many self-guided activities to do on your own at HRCDA. “

The walk has “Limited accessibility to strollers and wheelchairs”, depending on the output. Pets kept on a leash and whose owners clean up after them are welcome.

“The woods of Pennsylvania give us values ​​that we sometimes take for granted” according to the press release. “Trees and ground cover provide nutrients for the soil, food and homes for wildlife, clean air and water, the wood products we use daily, as well as peace and quiet. tranquility that we can enjoy. The woods ‘work’ for us.

“Walk in Penn’s Woods raises awareness of the importance of forests in our lives and the efforts to take care of them” according to WCCD. “We are one of several sites in the state where Pennsylvanians of all ages will step out into the woods, enjoying and learning about the forest, the people who own it, and the importance of taking good care of it.”

The Marches started in 2017. They are designed to help people “Easy access to expert forest and wildlife professionals”, according to the press release. “Some walks have activities for children; others highlight wildlife habitats or managed watersheds; you can see the results of harvesting or planting native trees and shrubs; still others can demonstrate the effects of urban forest cover or riparian buffer zones.

Additional information, including a full list of locations, times and descriptions of walks, is available at www.walkinpennswoods.org.

Organizing partners for the 2021 Walk at Penn’s Woods include the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, the Center for Private Forests at Penn State, Penn State Forestry and Wildlife Extension, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Forest Stewards, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation , Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the Pennsylvania chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters and the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative.