2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event – Women and Genderqueer Paddle
Women and Genderqueer Paddle
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2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event – 4th of July Fireworks Paddle
Fourth Of July Fireworks Paddle Join us for a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July fireworks show light up the skyline! Previous kayak experience is required. Please arrive early to allow time to find parking. The start of the fireworks is scheduled for 9:35. We plan to be on the water and in a position to watch the fireworks by then. If time allows after, and participants are […]
2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event – Best of Sharpsburg: Redhawk Coffee Morning Paddle
“Best of Sharpsburg” Paddle Series – Redhawk Coffee Roasters & Scone Ranger Introducing this special paddle series to feature some of Sharpsburg’s best businesses and organizations! Each installment will be sponsored by a local establishment offering a free item or service in their wheelhouse. Come experience all the magic this borough has to offer. Next up – start the day with a morning paddle on the Allegheny River then head to Redhawk Coffee Roasters for coffee and scones. Explore Sharpsburg […]
2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event – History Paddle
History Paddle Learn about the history of Pittsburgh on the water! This program will depart from our Downtown pop-up and paddle around the Allegheny River while our trip leaders cover interesting facts and stories about Pittsburgh’s land and waterways. Trip Leader: Our trained Excursionists and Volunteer Trip Leaders all have extensive paddling experience. They will provide an instructional/safety talk before getting on the water and then guide the group along the river. Activity level: Beginner – this event is a […]
2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: 3 Rivers Watch (Boating) with Three Rivers Waterkeeper
Allegheny RiverJoin Three Rivers Waterkeeper for an in-person training session while kayaking or on our Waterkeeper boat where we go over what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while you're out by or on the water! For our training sessions, all equipment such as kayaks and life jackets will be provided. 3 Rivers Watch is a network of volunteers who are active river users or river watchers, from individuals to groups, who have a vested interest in clean […]
Northcentral Region Workshop & Stream Habitat and Ag BMP Project Tour
Clinton County Conservation District 45 Cooperation Lane Mill Hall, Mill Hall, PA, United StatesREGISTER to join POWR and your watershed colleagues for a day of learning, sharing, exploring, and networking! We will meet in the morning for introductions, project success recaps, a short presentation on community climate resilience communication, and an introduction to in-stream habitat improvement techniques. After lunch (provided), we will tour the Fishing Creek Restoration Project in Mill Hall- a success story made possible with the help of many local partners! We’ll hear about next steps and additional local waterway improvement […]
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2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event – Summer of Love Tour Honoring the Ohi:yo’ 2024 River of the Year
The Ohi:yo' (The Allegheny River) is PA's 2024 River of the Year! Let's celebrate its abundant resources and all the life and love it provides. It is a year for honoring and healing our waters, and you all are invited. Grab your canoe or kayak and join @degawenodas_ on his Summer Of Love paddling the Ohi:yo'.
CBLP: Riparian Buffers for Landscape Professionals
Registration is Open! Summer Pennsylvania Session Buffer Basics Webinar – July 15 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – online via Zoom Planning & Implementation Workshop – July 18, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Maintenance Workshop – July 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Fall Sessions Buffer Basics Webinar – September 24 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – online via Zoom Implementation Field Workshop – September 26, Salem VA | October 1, Lancaster PA […]
Lock Through Classes
Friends of the Riverfront and Three Rivers Outdoor Company are teaming up to provide 3 opportunities this season for lock through classes for paddlers in Allegheny County thanks to the 2024 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Mini Grant! This will allow paddlers an opportunity to learn more about navigating longer distances by water through accessing lock-through points with confidence! Locks and dams can be intimidating, and even experienced paddlers may not feel confident or knowledgeable about how to pass through these barriers. […]
Family Creek Cleanup
New Cumberland Borough Park 517 Front Street, New Cumberland, PA, United StatesBring your boat and be prepared to get dirty as Yellow Breeches Watershed Association and volunteers remove trash and debris from several miles of the lower section of the Breeches. Lunch and pizza dinner provided. Event runs from 12:00 pm to 5:30pm. Check-in begins at 11:00 am at Pavilion #4 at the New Cumberland Borough Park. A map of the park layout can be viewed here: h ps://newcumberlandborough.com/wp-content/uploads/20 22/11/borough-park-map.jpg
Marvelous Meadows, A Workshop for Landscape Professionals
Landis Homes 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA, United StatesThis two day, in-person, workshop will guide participants through the classification, benefits, design, and maintenance of meadows. We will be joined by expert speakers including: Teddi Stark and Kelsey Mummert, PA DCNR Justin Ulanoski, Native Creations Landscape Services Kelly Gill, Xerces Society Mark Fiely, Ernst Seeds Mark Brownlee, Archwild Nick Myers and Kelly Gutshall, LandStudies Keith Williams, Lancaster Conservancy From this course participants will: Learn about meadow types and what to expect over the lifecycle of a meadow Become familiar […]
Camp Hill StormFest
Borough Hall 2145 Walnut Street, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesThe Borough of Camp Hill in Cumberland County has organized their StormFest for Wednesday, July 24th. This free event is a great opportunity for community members to learn about the importance of stormwater management. It also allows the Borough to highlight their efforts toward managing stormwater runoff and environmental protection.
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