First Waves empowers underserved youth with skills and opportunities to improve their lives and create lasting impacts on waterways throughout Pennsylvania. The program achieves these goals through transformative workshops that promote healthy lifestyles, watershed conservation, education in the art of filmmaking, and diversity in outdoor recreation. Students of First Waves learn to recreate safely in local waterways and become active conservationists by planting trees, removing litter, and sampling water quality. Furthermore, an education in filmmaking and digital media provides an […]

Who’s ready for the ultimate sampling of the Susquehanna? The 2024 Susquehanna Sojourn Series has you covered! The managers of the Susquehanna River Water Trail are banding together to provide single day paddles that give you a taste of each unique section: the West Branch, North Branch, Middle Section, and Lower Section. Sign up for one, several, or try them all! The Susquehanna Sojourn Series is presented as a celebration of the Susquehanna River Water Trail in honor of its […]

The 28th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn is Wildlands Conservancy's guided paddling trip through the Lehigh River Watershed. The event begins in the Pocono Mountains and ends in Easton. Sojourners travel through our region's metro- wilderness- treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife and a shared appreciation for preserving the Lehigh River.

Join the us in a Celebration of Pride Month, the Lancaster Conservancy’ Water Week 2024, and Our River as we return with our 2nd Pride on the Conestoga kayaking sojourn. Last years event was an even bigger success than we imagined and were hoping you will join us in a truly unique celebration of Community and the world we live in. If you’ve never kayaked before, this is the perfect trip for your first experience as we match folks up […]

The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 113-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in headwaters of Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later at the iconic Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day. Register for one day, multiple days, or the entire week-long journey. The Schuylkill River Sojourn is the perfect trip for all paddler levels - from beginner to advanced.

The Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping trip on the Delaware River, is full of fun and adventure, offering a great time for participants where wonderful memories are made! The purpose of the Sojourn is to heighten awareness of and appreciation for the Delaware River and its watershed, which flows for 330 miles through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The Sojourn combines canoeing/kayaking, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation, and more. It is for novice to experienced paddlers of […]

The French Creek Valley Conservancy's annual Summer Sojourn will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024. We have a great day of French Creek fun planned! Paddlers will start at Cochranton Landing Boat Launch in Cochranton and enjoy a leisurely, 9 mile, self-guided float/paddle down a beautiful and remote section of French Creek where they are bound to observe wildlife and the stunning beauty of the lower French Creek. The first stop will be at Custaloga Town Boy Scout Camp […]

Support the most unique youth adventure initiative in southeastern Pennsylvania! The Perki-Bay Expedition is a 5-day, 50-mile, self-supported, paddling expedition where Conservancy youth paddle from the Perkiomen Creek in Upper Montgomery County to Fort Mifflin on the Delaware River. It’s a true source to sea resource awareness campaign to highlight the need to protect and restore our beautiful waterways!

The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) have partnered once again to host EMHR's annual Youth Heritage Sojourn! This three-day river adventure is for students grades 6-12 and will teach them about kayaking safety, the history of the river and local area, and environmental stewardship. They will also have the opportunity to make new friends and experience the intrinsic beauty of the North Branch. Students will meet at EMO by 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 27th […]