With spring arriving events have been announced at Tuscarora and Locust Lake state parks in Schuylkill County.

At 10:30 a.m. on April 14, naturalist Robin Tracey will lead a hike on the Crow, Lake View and new Roc Loop trails. The hike is 7 miles in length and moderate to difficult. The trails cross over two creeks and run parallel to the lake. There will be a spectacular view from the dam and participants will be able to explore the state game lands near the spillway pond.Participants will meet in the Crow Trail parking lot off Tuscarora Mountain Road. Call Tracey at 570-467-2506 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for more information or weather conditions. This is a dog-friendly hike, but all pets must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Shine only.At 7:30 a.m. April 25, conservation volunteer and avid birder John Domalakes will lead an early morning bird walk that will begin in the Locust Lake visitor parking lot. Those attending are encouraged to bring along binoculars and a favorite field guide. Some binoculars will be available to borrow. Shine only and no pets are allowed.At 7:30 a.m. May 2, conservation volunteer David Kruel will led a bird walk that will begin at Tuscarora State Park visitor center. Kruel will offer helpful information about how to identify the local and migratory songbird by sight, song, habitat and behavior. The walk is sponsored by the Schuylkill Conservancy. Those attending are encouraged to bring along binoculars. This is not a pet friendly walk. Shine only.The three events are free and open to the public.