Jennings Environmental Education Center

Open — Open year-round for day use from sunrise to sunset. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some weekend hours. This facility does not offer traditional overnight camping, only a pavilion available for reservation through the Pennsylvania State Parks system.

About

Jennings Environmental Education Center is a 300-acre Pennsylvania state park in Brady Township, Butler County, dedicated to environmental education and interpretation. The center provides a unique combination of prairie and forest environments that offer a wide array of resource and educational opportunities for children, teachers, and the general public. The park's main feature is its 20-acre relict prairie ecosystem, a rare habitat type in Pennsylvania. This protected prairie is home to distinctive prairie plants and serves as critical habitat for the endangered massasauga rattlesnake. The most noteworthy and spectacular prairie flower is the blazing star, which blooms in late July and early August. Jennings was the first reserve established in Pennsylvania to protect an individual plant species and remains the only public and protected prairie in the Commonwealth. The center offers various educational programs designed to increase knowledge and awareness of natural resources. Visitors can explore the park through its trail network, which includes paths through scenic woodlands and prairie habitats. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week for hiking and nature-related activities. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some weekend hours available.

Directions

Located 12 miles north of Butler on PA Route 528. The center is at 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

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