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If the weather cooperates with appropriate snowfall, there will be a chance to try out snowshoes at Nescopeck State Park on Jan. 7.
 
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THIS WEEK: DEC. 30, 2011 to JAN. 5, 2012

Christmas Bird Count. Join families, students, birders and scientists as they search for and identify local birds. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emory roads, Dingmans Ferry. 8 a.m. Sunday. Followed by a potluck dinner. $5. Registration: 828-2319.

Warrior Run Hike, six easy miles on the Warrior Run Trail to Shickshinny. Meet at the Park and Ride, Route 315 near Blackman Street, Wilkes-Barre. 11:45 a.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 256-9743.

New Year&rsquo;s Hike, a three-mile trek through Hickory Run State Park with the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Meet at the Union Pacific Caboose at the White Haven Shopping Center. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. Registration: 474-5884.

Winter Walks for Adults, exploring the trails of Kettle Creek for animal signs and other discoveries. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 25. $5. Registration: 629-3061.
FUTURE

Winter Trails Day: Snowshoeing for Beginners. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7. Registration: 403-2006.

Cross-Country Skiing, beginner lessons with skis and boots provided. Hike if no snow. Pocono Environment Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emory roads, Dingmans Ferry. 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays from Jan. 7 to Feb. 25. $20, $10 children. Register your show size at 828-2319.

Snowshoeing Hike, two miles through the trails at Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 7. Bring snowshoes or reserve them when registering. 403-2006.

Animal Tracking, searching for signs left by local wildlife. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emory roads, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 7 and 21; Feb. 4. $5. 270-2192.