Washington/Cherry Pie Nature Walk #1

Click on the button to the right to register for Winter Nature Walk #1 from 9:00 until 10:15 AM. Call 724-290-2129 if you have questions or are not able to register online. This event combines the annual "Cherry Pie Hike" and "Washington's Trail Hike.” It commemorates George Washington's birthday and the Virginia Colony mission demanding French withdrawal from British territory that precipitated the French and Indian/Seven Years War.  The Nature Walk is led by Jennings’ staff and will take you on a 75-minute stroll to see the park habitat in winter.

The day-long event will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 1:00 PM. It will also include 30-minute history hikes, where visitors can witness the 1753 musket shot that almost killed Washington at age 21, as well as informational presentations and displays, including reenactors with clothing and equipment of the time period. There also will be a 7-mile hike along a section of the North Country Trail where Washington may have traveled. Participants can choose one or more favorite hike options and enjoy a taste of cherry pie, courtesy of North Country Brewing Company.

The event is free and open to the public, although a $3 per person donation (cash only) will be encouraged for participation in the guided hikes/walks. Reservations are required for hikes and nature walks by February 23. Carpooling is encouraged, because parking may be limited.  Sponsoring organizations are:  Butler Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, Washington's Trail 1753, Harmony Museum, Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, and Jennings Environmental Education Center.