UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will hold the 4-H Wildlife and Forestry Field Day, an event where youth from across Pennsylvania can explore their interest in wildlife and forestry. This year, the event will be open to external participants, including those not involved in 4-H.

The event will occur from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 9, at the Penn State Ag Progress Days site, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. Registration will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

This year’s theme is Head, Heart, Hand, Health and Habitat. Youth do not need any preparation or prior experience with wildlife or forestry to participate.

The “Exploratory Track” for youth ages 8-11 will include hands-on wildlife and forestry educational activities, guest speakers and interactive learning experiences.

The “Science Track” offers youth ages 12-18 the opportunity to participate in a series of educational sessions to expand their knowledge and skills in wildlife and forest sciences.

The registration fee is $20 and the deadline to register is 11:59 p.m. April 27.

HTE classes available

Several hunter-traper education classes are scheduled in the region in the near future.

You must be at least 11 years old to attend the classes. To register, visit www.pgc.state.pa.us.

Colver Sportsmen Club in Ebensburg will hold a class on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, contact Erin Cunningham at 814-421-4796.

A class will be held at Westmont Hilltop High School in Johnstown on Saturday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Bill Clark at 412-860-1340.

Greater Ferndale Sportsmen’s Club in Boswell will hold a class from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. Roger Mason (814-233-6366) is the contact person.

Redbarn Sportsmen’s Club in Homer City will hold a class from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Ron Traister can be contacted at 412-289-3106.

Moss Creek Sportsmen’s Club in Barnesboro will hold a class on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contacts are Jeffrey Meidinger (814-674-8612) and Mike Finui (814-948-6295).