N. ABINGTON TWP. — The Lackawanna State Park will hold its annual free Winterfest activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Visitors can stop by the park’s main office to pick up a map of the event locations.
The schedule is as follows:
Introduction to Ice Fishing, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the warming hut near the fishing pier. License required for those over 16 years of age. Repeated from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Winter bird walk, 11 a.m. to noon.
Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maple sugaring demos, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kids’ winter crafts and activities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Howlin’ Huskies Sled Dog Demos, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Red Cross tent, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Winter survival skills, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Hot food, drinks and desserts, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ice safety and rescue Demo, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Snow shoe try outs, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., dependent on conditions.
Wilderness survival display, 1 pm to 3 p.m.
Guests are also welcome to make their own fun throughout the day, with sledding and skating (dependant on conditions) and marshmallow toasting.
