Program on ferns set at Jennings center

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Ferns are often overlooked because they have no flowers, fruits or seeds.
But at 2 p.m. next Sunday, they will become the center of attention at Jennings Environmental Education Center.
Learn to identify and investigate their intriguing life cycle on a 90-minute guided walk with Jennings staff.
Ancient ferns grew to the size of great trees and were important members of the prehistoric forest. Today, they cover the forest floor in a variety of shapes and sizes from the delicate maidenhair to the hardy Christmas fern.
Due to their mysterious life cycle, ferns were once believed to have the power to make a person invisible. The Jennings program will explore the folklore, anatomy and identity of ferns and provide tips on how to add them to your garden.
Jennings is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and on weekends as scheduled. The trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset for hiking and other environmentally related activities.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities because of a disability, contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks: (888) PA-PARKS (voice), (717) 558-2710 (local or international voice), or 711 (AT & amp;T Relay Service).
With at least three days' notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.