Lancaster County Watersheds

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Oct 20th
2023-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Quarryville, PA
We will be planting around 18 acres this fall with volunteers and we need your help to get these trees in the ground! The tree plantings will be located across Schuylkill, Lancaster, York, Berks, Franklin, and Adams counties. Please note the differing start times for each tree planting. To ensure the privacy of the landowners we work with, exact addresses will be sent following registration. Reach out to Cathleen Anthony at canthony@allianceforthebay.org with any registration questions! Thanks for all of your help!
Link to Register: https://htru.io/SElK

Nursery Grand Opening (PSU & TU)
2023-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction Rd, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
The Penn State/Trout Unlimited Native Tree Nursery has officially moved to the Southeast Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Manheim!
Weather permitting, we will hold the event outside within the footprint of the nursery and will set aside time to explain the history, collaborative projects both past and present, as well as express our thank you to everyone who supported the move to SEAREC in so many different capacities.
RSVP Link

Rubber Duck Race
2023-10-14 11:30 - 15:30 | Denver Memorial Park, 801 Main Street, Denver, PA, 17517, United States
Get outside and join the Denver community in a rubber duck race for the ages! The even is free, but all donations go on to support future local watershed improvements. Click here for the event flyer.

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Oct 14th
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Manheim, PA
We will be planting around 18 acres this fall with volunteers and we need your help to get these trees in the ground! The tree plantings will be located across Schuylkill, Lancaster, York, Berks, Franklin, and Adams counties. Please note the differing start times for each tree planting. To ensure the privacy of the landowners we work with, exact addresses will be sent following registration. Reach out to Cathleen Anthony at canthony@allianceforthebay.org with any registration questions! Thanks for all of your help!
Link to Register: https://htru.io/SElI

Clean Water Starts Here
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Sixth Ward Park, 680 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
Join us at Sixth Ward Park to learn more about what you, as a Lancaster City resident, can do to help make our streams cleaner. We will have activities for kids, music, and light refreshments. Artists Shauna Yorty and Keisha Finnie will be painting a storm drain mural and there will be a pick-up basketball tournament, hosted by 6th Ward Nets.
The basketball tournament and storm drain mural painting will last into the afternoon.
Event Page Link

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Oct 13th
2023-10-13 16:30 - 19:30 | Manheim, PA
We will be planting around 18 acres this fall with volunteers and we need your help to get these trees in the ground! The tree plantings will be located across Schuylkill, Lancaster, York, Berks, Franklin, and Adams counties. Please note the differing start times for each tree planting. To ensure the privacy of the landowners we work with, exact addresses will be sent following registration. Reach out to Cathleen Anthony at canthony@allianceforthebay.org with any registration questions! Thanks for all of your help!
Link to Register: https://htru.io/SElH

Octoraro Source Water Collaborative Meeting
2023-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Black Rock Retreat, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA, 17566, United States
All stakeholders working toward clean drinking water and a healthy environment
for the Octoraro watershed are welcome. Join us as we share progress updates
from the past year, connect with partners, and brainstorm collaborative
approaches to implement Year 2 of OSWC’s Strategic Plan.
Register here by September 26th, 2023
Flyer PDF with Agenda

Celebrate Clean Water
2023-10-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Spring Hill Park, 195 Spring Hill Ln, Mountville, PA, 17554, United States
Celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of stream restoration at Spring Hill Park. Learn about the watershed from Lancaster Conservancy, Lancaster Clean Water Partners, Calyx Native Nursery, Alliance for the Chesapeake, and more! Help plant native trees and shrubs in the park. There will be fun activities for the kids and a Cafe 301 food truck on site. The event is rain or shine.

CANCELED - Octoraro Reservoir Annual Picnic
2023-09-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Fishing Headquarters, 212 Spruce Grove Road, Kirkwood, PA, United States
CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Hamburgers, veggie burgers and dogs will be served. There will be food, displays and games
Looking forward to celebrating with you!
Bring a covered dish or dessert to share if you would like
Please RSVP by September 18th-email preferred
Octorarowa@gmail.com
Or call (484) 947-9390

Ice Cream Social
2023-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Reinholds Park, 55 W Main St., Reinholds, PA, 17569, United States
Who doesn’t love ice cream and clean water? Join the Cocalico Creek Watershed Association at their free annual community ice cream social.
Click here for the PDF version of the flyer.

Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance Meeting
2023-08-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Penn Township, 97 North Penryn Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Join members of the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance as they discuss stream and conservation projects and education within the Chiques Creek Watershed.

Millcreek Preservation Association Meeting
2023-07-26 14:30 - 16:00 | S&M Siding Co, 458 Beechdale Rd., Bird-in-Hand, PA, 17505, United States
Join members of the Millcreek Preservation Association as they discuss conservation and stream improvement projects throughout the Mill Cr. watershed.

Lititz Run Watershed Alliance Meeting
2023-07-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Warwick Township, 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA, 17543, United States
Join members of the Lititz Run Watershed Alliance as they discuss conservation and water quality improvement projects of the Lititz Run Watershed.

Water Quality Volunteer Coalition Meeting
2023-07-12 14:30 - 16:00 | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States
Join volunteers of the Water Quality Volunteer Coalition as they discuss local water monitoring efforts and ways to improve water quality data county-wide.

Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance Monthly Meeting
2023-06-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States
Join members of the Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance as they discuss conservation and stream projects that could improve the Little Conestoga Creek.

Donegal Trout Unlimited Monthly Meeting
2023-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States
Join Donegal Trout Unlimited members as they learn and conserve local coldwater resources throughout Lancaster County.

Donegal Fish & Conservation Association Monthly Meeting
2023-06-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Chiques Cr. Day Use Park
Join members of the Donegal Fish & Conservation Association as they discuss conservation projects and educational events for the Donegal Cr.

Chiques Creek Watershed Expo
2023-06-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Manheim Farm Show Complex, 502 E Adele Ave, Manheim, PA, United States
Bring the whole family for a fun evening filled with learning, exhibits, activities, and more!
The Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance will be hosting the 2023 Expo at the Manheim Farm Show Complex where attendees will be able to experience fun exhibits and activities! The evening will include tours of the recent Memorial Park Restoration Project, conservation exhibits, Free ice cream, giveaways, water balloon sling shots, and much more!
2023 CCWA EXPO Flyer

Octoraro Watershed Association Quarterly Meeting
2023-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Cochranville Community Building, 3095 Limestone Rd., Cochranville, PA, 19330, United States
Join members of the Octoraro Watershed Association as they discuss conservation and educational efforts within the Octoraro Creek Watershed.

Cocalico Creek Watershed Alliance Monthly Meeting
2023-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Cocalico Creek Sportsman Association, 585 Sportsman Rd., Denver, 17517, United States
Join members of the Cocalico Creek Watershed Alliance as they discuss conservation and stream restoration projects within the Cocalico Creek Watershed.

Lancaster Water Week
2023-06-02 17:00 - 2023-06-10 17:00 | PA
Now in its 7th year, Lancaster Water Week celebrates the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. These waterways are the source of our drinking water, drive economic and agricultural growth, and allow us to escape into nature to fish, paddle, and swim. Many of these beautiful streams are polluted, but there is an incredible effort underway to bring them back to health in our lifetime.
Join us during Water Week for over 40 events as we paddle, explore, volunteer, and take action as a community to protect our streams and rivers for the future!

Spring Rain Garden Workday
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | East Petersburg Rain Garden, 2899 Graystone Road, East Petersburg, PA, 17520, United States
Please join the Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance and East Petersburg Borough for a fun morning of learning about plants, cleaning up, and maintaining the East Petersburg Rain Garden.
Activities: Plant ID, invasive plant management, and tree tube removal
Please bring: Garden tools (hand trowel) and gloves, bug spray, and suntan lotion

Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation Area Restoration (Multiple Dates)
2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | 1250 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, PA 17033, 1250 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
The Derry Environmental Action Committee is continuing the work of restoring an overgrown field and converting it to a pollinator meadow. The Committee will need help weeding, planting, mulching, and caring for plots throughout the growing season. There are many opportunities to join in on the fun starting from May 6th through October 7th.

Native Plant & Wildlife Festival
2023-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Overlook Park, 595 Granite Run Dr., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join native plant and conservation minded folks as they gather for the annual Native Plant and Wildlife Festival. This annual event brings folks together to share native plant and wildlife talks and presentations, conservation agencies and booths, native plants to buy and sell, and event fun filled family activities.

Earth 2 E-Town Festival
2023-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
Please note, the person who completes this form must be 16 years or older and will be the primary contact for their team. **Groups with children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.**

Cleanup locations will be assigned to groups as they arrive at the fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 AM on April 22nd. Please meet at the stage to gather your team’s materials (trash bags and gloves will be provided).

More information will be shared with team leaders closer to the event but please feel free to reach out to earth2etown@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns between now and then!

Conewago Darter 5k Run/Walk
2023-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | PA
Londonderry Township is hosting the first Conewago Darter 5 Run/Walk and Community Field Day. Join members of the community at the Conewago Recreational Trail Elizabethtown’s entrance for a fun filled day of events. This event will celebrate the great work being done by partners, promote water quality projects, and bring awareness to the ongoing conservation needs in the Conewago Watershed. It is the hope, that the event will draw community members and runners alike, to learn they can make a difference in their environment and communities.

Octoraro Watershed Association Annual Membership Meeting
2023-03-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Britain Hill Winery, 790 Little Britain Hill Rd. North, Quarryville, PA, 17566, United States
Please join members from the Octoraro Watershed Association as they celebrate another year of conservation work within the Octoraro!
This fun filled event is a great way to reconnect with old friends, learn about ongoing conservation work in the Octoraro Watershed, or just bask in everything Octoraro. If you are artistic you can even enter the OWA Annual Photography Contest. Lots of categories and ways to participate. If interested in submitting a photo for the contest or to register for the annual meeting contact Chotty Sprenkle.
