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Jennings Environmental Education Center is one of several state parks specifically dedicated to providing environmental education and interpretation to the community. A variety of programs that increase knowledge and awareness of the beauty and importance of our natural resources are available for children, teachers and the general public. By taking some time to explore Jennings through its trail network or community programs, visitors can enjoy the outdoors while learning the skills needed to be good stewards of Pennsylvania’s outstanding natural resources. Jennings provides a unique combination of prairie and forest, which offers a wide array of resource and education opportunities. One of the park’s main features, the 20-acre prairie ecosystem, is home to distinctive prairie plants and the endangered massasauga rattlesnake. The most noteworthy and spectacular prairie flower is the blazing star. Jennings was the first reserve established in Pennsylvania to protect an individual plant species and remains the only public and protected prairie in the Commonwealth. |
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The center is 12 miles north of Butler, on PA 528. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and some weekends. Call ahead for the weekend schedule. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, for hiking and other nature-related activities. |
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JENNINGS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=PA&parkId=880203&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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HIKING - Jennings offers 5 miles of trails that traverse varying terrain and diverse habitats. Visitors may walk through over 300 acres of forest and prairie. The trail system is designed as a series of loops, with trail signs at ever intersection making it possible to choose a variety of hiking experiences. PROGRAMS - A variety of programs are available that present various environmental topics in an informative and entertaining way through outdoor recreation, illustrated presentations, trails walks and public workshops. A schedule of community programs is available at the center office and online at www.visitPAparks.com WINTER ACTIVITES - Cross country skiing- All trails north of PA 528 (prairie side) are recommended for cross-country skiing. Trails are not groomed. WINTER ACTIVITIES - Snowshoeing – Snowshoeing is popular at Jennings. Snowshoes are available to borrow Monday through Saturday when there is proper snow cover. Call ahead for snow conditions. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES - The prairie is in peak bloom from mid- July through mid- August. A Prairie Bloom Guide is available upon request. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS - Nearby parks: Moraine State Park, McConnells Mill State Park . NEARBY ATTRACTIONS - Information on nearby attractions is available from the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau. www.visitbutlercounty.com |
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