Watershed education takes a giant leap forward with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Floating Classroom Program at Green Lane Park. Imagine environmental science, kayaking, and a floating science lab rolled into one incredible program geared towards developing real-world field skills in our young learners. In this program, students participate in courses on ornithology, geology, botany, aquatic communities, and watershed science. Moreover, students then find real-world applications for this new information through hands-on explorations on Green Lane Reservoir... and all from the […]

Jacobs Creek Watershed Association would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Jacobs Creek Family Friendly Float Day. Bring your own raft, kayak, canoe or tube and enjoy a day on the creek, start and ending on the Canoe Access Ramps in Scottdale Borough Parks. This family friendly event will include food for sale, tube equipment rentals, music, activities and more! Bring the whole family and float down the belly of Jacobs Creek. A shuttle will be provided and […]

The 25th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 26th-28th, is Wildlands Conservancy's guided paddling and biking 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. For information and how to register, please visit: www.wildlandspa.org

The Endless Mountains Heritage Region has partnered with our local outfitters to host a series of Heritage Benefit Paddles throughout Bradford, Wyoming and Lackawanna counties. Each daylong paddle will incorporate guest speaker presentations about local river history, watershed conservation efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities from organizations like the Countryside Conservancy, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, and museums from across the region. Every benefit paddles will end with a barbecue dinner and a tasting with a local brewery, winery or cidery. The […]

Watershed education takes a giant leap forward with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Floating Classroom Program at Green Lane Park. Imagine environmental science, kayaking, and a floating science lab rolled into one incredible program geared towards developing real-world field skills in our young learners. In this program, students participate in courses on ornithology, geology, botany, aquatic communities, and watershed science. Moreover, students then find real-world applications for this new information through hands-on explorations on Green Lane Reservoir... and all from the […]

Please join the  Schuylkill River Greenways for the Schuylkill River Sojourn. This year, the sojourn will be a 5-day guided canoe or kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that will start in Jim Dietrich Park in Reading and end at Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. With the ability to select one day, multiple days or the whole trip, this sojourn is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the Schuylkill River. Price of registration includes three meals a day, […]

The Endless Mountains Heritage Region has partnered with our local outfitters to host a series of Heritage Benefit Paddles throughout Bradford, Wyoming and Lackawanna counties. Each daylong paddle will incorporate guest speaker presentations about local river history, watershed conservation efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities from organizations like the Countryside Conservancy, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, and museums from across the region. Every benefit paddles will end with a barbecue dinner and a tasting with a local brewery, winery or cidery. The […]