County parks department offers Mingo programs
The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering two programs this month.
Roger Shaw of the Pennsylvania Naturalist Program will lead the Investigating Invasive Plants Program on more common invasive and noxious plants found in Washington County. Identification and control handouts will be available for participants.
The program will be held at Shelter 3 in Mingo Creek County Park on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The program will begin at 6:30 pm.Mingo
A Coffee & Crafts program will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Shelter 1, Mingo Creek park, beginning at 10 a.m.
The program will feature butterflies and will include a short walk to observe butterflies in the nearby gardens.
Light refreshments will be provided. There is no fee for this program.
Pre-registration is required for both programs and can be made by calling the Washington County Parks and Recreation Office at 724-228-6867.
Mingo Creek County Park is located off Route 136 near Eighty Four.