Programs for Tuscarora and Locust Lake state parks in Barnesville, Schuylkill County, have been announced.

On Saturday,naturalist Robin Tracey will lead a hike on the Crow, Lake View and Spirit trails starting at 10:30 a.m. The hike is 9 miles and moderate in difficulty. The hike combines the best of the trails in Tuscarora State Park.Participants will meet in the Crow Trail parking lot off Tuscarora Mountain Road. This is a dog-friendly hike but all pets must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Shine only.Also on Saturday,there will be a live animal presentation starting at 6 p.m. in the Locust Lake amphitheater.Pam Ulicny has been a biology teacher at Tri Valley High Junior/Senior High School for the past 19 years. Over this time she has collected a classroom full of different species of exotic invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles for educational purposes.In her "Mrs. U-Zoo Revue" she will discuss specialized niches and adaptations, biodiversity and responsible pet care.All children must be accompanied by an adult, and the program will be moved to the program shelter in case of inclement weather.On Sunday,join conservation volunteer Pap Knauss on the "Spirit of Tuscarora Trail" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The trail is 4.5 miles and moderate in difficulty. The trail winds through several diverse habitats with a beautiful view of the Tuscarora Lake cove.Participants will meet in the upper beach parking lot near the trailhead. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and get along with people and other pets. Shine only.On Monday,Tracey will lead a hike on the Crow Trail at Tuscarora State Park starting at 1:30 p.m. The hike is 3 miles long and easy. The trail meanders through evergreens, old farmsteads and mountain laurel.The hike is free and open to the public.Participants will meet at the Crow Trail parking area and bring water and bug spray. Shine only.Tracey will lead a hike on the Oak/Hemlock Loop Trail at Locust Lake onJuly 6. The trail is 5 miles and difficult. The trail loops around Locust Creek and traverses up the mountain for a really great view of the forest below.Part of the hike includes the "Tree Identification Trail" created by one of the area Eagle Scouts. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and get along with other pets and people.Participants will meet at the visitor parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Shine only. Bring a lunch.For more information on these events, call Tracey at 570-467-2506