40th Anniversary Celebration Invitation only event. Celebrate FCVC's 40th year of conservation efforts in the French Creek watershed. Give out awards for the Bailey's Lifetime Achievement and Friend of French Creek. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
Celebrating the scenic confluence of the French Creek (2022 River of the Year) and the Allegheny River (2017 River of the Year), this festival features the PA Stone Skipping Championship and family-inspired activities. It is held at Riverfront Park and fun for the whole family!
French Creek Photo Contest: Crawford County Fair from August 21-27 Participants will be able to submit a photo of French Creek to be judged as a new category for the fair for a prize. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
FCVC's 29th Annual French Creek Cleanup • Teams of friends, family, and co-workers register to clean up a section of the French Creek Watershed. • Registration will be on FCVC website. • This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. • Trash collection site and picnic will be at Cambridge Springs Fair Grounds • Last year over 800 volunteers collected over 26,000 pounds of trash • Gloves and second use trash bags are provided for groups […]
French Creek Valley Conservancy's Fall Float - More details to come. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
Walk in Penn's Woods Guided walk conserved properties of FCVC. Free and open to the public, registration required. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
BIPOC PADDLE Do you identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color)? Are you interested in beginner-friendly guided kayak trips and spending time in nature? Join other BIPOC individuals on one or all of the paddles in this series. We hope you’ll experience a sense of connection with nature among fellow BIPOC outdoor enthusiasts as we kayak along the beautiful Allegheny River. Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg, where we’ll introduce ourselves and cover the basics of kayaking. Once everyone is […]
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, […]
Beginner River Paddle Have you attended one of our Beginner Paddles at North Park or already spent a lot of time paddling around the lake? Ready to test out kayaking on the river? Launching from Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg, we’ll take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny as we head down the river and back. We’ll cover the basics of kayaking while also explaining how to safely navigate rivers while in a kayak. Funded in part by WeConservePA and […]
Beginner River Paddle Have you attended one of our Beginner Paddles at North Park or already spent a lot of time paddling around the lake? Ready to test out kayaking on the river? Launching from Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg, we’ll take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny as we head down the river and back. We’ll cover the basics of kayaking while also explaining how to safely navigate rivers while in a kayak. Funded in part by WeConservePA and […]
Pride Paddle Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community looking to meet others and spend time outside celebrating queer joy? Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg where we’ll introduce ourselves and run through the basics of kayaking. Once everyone is equipped with a boat, paddle, and life jacket we’ll paddle out to explore the Allegheny River together on this relaxed paced paddle. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to ensure that the trip gets underway on time. Dress […]
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. First up – paddle with friends then head to Dancing Gnome for a FREE beer. 21+ Only Explore Sharpsburg Waterways We provide the kayak, paddle, safety vest, and a brief paddle talk to get you started. Enjoy an […]
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.
