Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the parking lot by the confluence of Cedar Creek with the Youghiogheny River.

Leaders: Mark Bowers and Loree Speedy, monarda55@gmail.com, 724-454-4012

Directions: Addresses are 216 Municipal Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, and 40.17463, -79.77743.  Whether driving north or south on SR 51 in Rostraver Township, turn onto Concord Lane.  If driving north from the intersection of I-70 and SR 51, you will turn right onto Concord Lane at a red light by the Burger King, and then turn right onto Municipal Drive (roads here have been recently modified). If driving south on SR 51, turn left onto Concord Lane at a red light by Harper Drive and turn left onto Municipal Drive.  Follow Municipal Drive 0.7 mile and turn left onto Timms Lane. This left turn is before the main entrance to Cedar Creek Park.  Follow Timms Lane 0.6 mile to a parking lot at the Mon Valley Radio Controlled Airfield.

Description: We will tour this scenic venue looking to ID winter versions of trees, plants, animals and birds.  Of course, dress for the season and weather conditions, and be aware that some trail areas may be steep, wet, snow covered and slippery.