Check out the signs of winter during nature walk

A guided, family-friendly Winter Nature Walk is being hosted by The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust and WinterKids at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, on the Hawkes Preserve trail in Gorham.

“This will be a great chance to see the forest and the Presumpscot River in the winter and learn about things like animal tracks and identifying trees,” an announcement stated.

Everyone who attends will receive an Animal Tracks of Greater Portland laminated pocket card to keep for future adventures.

If there is enough snow, there will also be snowshoes available to borrow, compliments of WinterKids. This will be a great opportunity to try snowshoeing with your family for the first time or to enjoy a hike on solid ground if there is no snow.

Participants will be split into two groups, one for families and one for adults, so the program is designed for all ages.

This event is free but space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit prlt.org or call 839-4633.

Think spring

Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District is conducting workshops on healthy lawn care, with the first (either in person or virtually) set for 6-8 p.m. March 30 at Windham Public Library.

Other workshops are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. April 14 at Yarmouth Water District, in person or online, and April 26 via webinar.

All classes are $15. To register, visit cumberlandswsd.org/workshops. For more information, call 892-4700.

50 years ago

The American Journal reported on Feb. 9, 1972, that Richard Files of Gorham was named Mason of the Year of the 17th Masonic District. Jerome Clifford was master of Harmony Masonic Lodge.

U.S. taxpayer debt

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service reported on Feb. 3 that the U.S. public debt was $29,997,348,065,352.64.