The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that the 17th annual egg hunt will be held at Belmont Lake State Park, Sat., March 27, noon to 2 p.m. Hunts will be held every 15 minutes beginning at 12:15 p.m. Children will hunt for eggs in three groups: ages four and under, ages fiveto six and ages seven to nine. Thisevent is co-sponsored by radio stations WBAB (102.3 FM) and WBLI (106.1 FM), and the Natural Heritage Trust. In addition to the hunt, there will be a petting zoo, temporary tattoos, pony rides, environmental crafts, a visit by the Spring Bunny and more. All activities are free.

Belmont Lake State Park is located in North Babylon at Exit 38 on the Southern State Parkway. For additional information, call 631-321-3510, weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Belmont Lake State Park at 631-667-5055. For more information about New York State Parks, visit www.nysparks.com.