Meet at the parking lot by the confluence of Cedar Creek with the Youghiogheny River at 10:00 a.m.  (Coordinates are 40°10'43.1"N 79°46'42.1"W.)

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

Directions: Address is 216 Municipal Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012.   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 Evergreen Drive.  This left turn is at the main entrance to Cedar Creek Park.  Follow Evergreen Drive 1.4 mile to a parking lot at the end of Evergreen Drive.

Description:  We will tour this scenic venue looking to ID early spring trees, plants, animals, and birds.  The plan is to walk the flat floodplain trail in the gorge and/or the GAP bike trail.  Of course, dress for the season and weather conditions, and be aware that some trail areas may be steep, wet, and slippery.