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'.
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 […]
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. […]
Bring 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
This 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 […]
The 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.
We are excited about this year's annual creek cleanup event and would love to have you join us this Sunday! Registration includes a bagged lunch, guided paddle from kayaks and canoes, gloves and trash bags, pizza, and great family fun! A $10 donation is encouraged for insurance costs. For more information and registration, please visit https://www.ybwatershed.org/summer-cleanup
EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes active folks in larger bodies to get outside this year through its series of size-friendly outings, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for each person. Each trip listing will give you the information you need to decide if the outing is right for you: active time and pace, […]
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'.
Join 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 […]
Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration is a 2-step process. Before signing up for a class, you must submit an online application. Once the application is approved, you will receive an auto-reply email. Then, you may return to the website to […]
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 […]
We would love to help promote other Pennsylvania water related events on our calendar. If your organization has an event to include, submit it for approval so we can help get the word out.
