Several activities are planned for Tuscarora and Locust Lake state parks in Barnesville, Schuylkill County.

Join the park naturalist for a basic kayaking course at Tuscarora State Park. Kayaks, paddles and personal flotation devices will be provided. Maximum weight capacity is 275 pounds.Registration is required by signing up at the park office before the event or via phone at 570-467-2506. No online or fax registrations will be taken.Each participant can send a donation check of $15 made payable to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania or $15 in cash to the park office to hold a reservation. The class will be canceled in case of inclement weather. There is limited space for the program.If a person has their own equipment, they may join the group for $5 per person. Meet at the Lakeside Concessions stand at Tuscarora. Each child must be accompanied by an adult and be 12 or older.Class dates and times are: July 3, 9:30 a.m.; July 10, 5 p.m.; July 17 and 24, 5 p.m. All classes are posted at

dcnr.state.pa.us under the calendar of events for Tuscarora State Park.Spirit trail hikeJoin the park naturalist on the Spirit of Tuscarora Trail hike from 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday. The trail is 4.5 miles in length and moderate in difficulty. The trail winds through several diverse habitats with a beautiful view of the Tuscarora Lake cove. Meet in the upper beach parking lot near the trailhead.Dogs are welcome,but must be leashed and get along well with people and other pets. Shineonly.State mammalsWildlife conservation officer Joel Gibble of the state game commission will present a program on Pennsylvania Mammals at the Locust Lake State Park amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The program will include information on wildlife habitat, diet and life cycle.Gibble will also speak about some of the unique characteristics of different mammals.This program will be held rain or shine, but will be moved to the program shelter in the case of inclement weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult.