PENNSYLVANIA PARKS McConnell's Mill, Moraine

Programs about trees, mosquitoes, safety issues and other themes are on tap this weekend and next at McConnell's Mill and Moraine state parks, near Portersville, Pa. For more information about Moraine programs, call Heidi Solley at the number above. Call Jackie Kline at (724) 368-9320 for information about McConnell's programs and events.
MCCONNELL'S MILL
The Uncalculated Risk: Participants will have an opportunity to learn about various hazards that bodies of water present. This program, slated for 1 p.m. today in the Kildoo picnic area, will explore water risks, what to look for and how to prevent injuries and preserve personal safety.
Flying Bloodsuckers: The one-hour discussion, set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Kildoo picnic area, will focus on mosquitoes, diseases they can bring, prevention and what people can do around their homes.
Breads Around the World: Those interested will have a chance to learn about various breads from many countries and the grains used to make them. The program is from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Mill Courtyard.
Corn grinding: The park offers two demonstration tours starting at 1 and 3 p.m., as well as two, 45-minute Grist Mill tours beginning at 2 and 4 p.m. Both tours are on Saturdays and Sundays at the Old Mill.
MORAINE
Trees are Terrific: A naturalist will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the Sunken Garden Trailhead on the South Shore to demonstrate methods used to identify trees and to discuss why trees are important.
Muddy Creek Oil Well Exhibit: The exhibit will feature demonstration days at the oil field site. Volunteers will be on-site to act as tour guides. Access to the well site can be obtained by taking Old U.S. Route 422 west from the Prospect interchange and going about a half-mile beyond the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources district office and boat launch parking lot area. This exhibit is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Night programs: Moraine offers Tuesday night programs with the park naturalist, a series of presentations that start at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 22 and 29 in the cabin area on the North Shore. Call (724) 368-3612 for further details.