Lancaster County Watersheds

Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance - March Meeting
2026-03-25 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States
Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance will hold their March meeting on Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM, at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center in the Conference Room.

Spring Greening the Lower Susquehanna - Treelay! Tree Planting and Live Staking
2026-03-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Millersville, PA, PA, United States
Greening the Lower Susquehanna is partnering with Lancaster Farmacy, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to host a planting as part of Treelay- the Alliance’s 4th annual watershed-wide hands-on volunteer day. We will be planting trees and live stakes to reduce erosion and to fill in empty areas and expand the existing forest. This is a big project and we can use lots of hands!

Register here.

Cocalico Creek Watershed Association - April Meeting
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Cocalico Creek Sportsman Association, 585 Sportsman Rd., Denver, 17517, United States
The Cocalico Creek Watershed Association will be hosting their April meeting on Monday, April 13th at 7:00pm. For more details about the event, refer to CCWA’s Facebook page. You can also contact Dave Weidman (super45mom@yahoo.com) with questions about the meeting.

Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance - April Meeting
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Penn Township, 97 North Penryn Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
The board meeting will be held on Wednesday April 15th, 5 PM – 6 PM, at the Penn Township office.

WQVC Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States
Join volunteers of the Water Quality Volunteer Coalition for a meeting at the Farm & Home Center to discuss water quality sampling happening throughout the county. Interested/new and existing members are encouraged to attend!
Contact us for more details or for more information.

RiverStewards Volunteer Event
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | millport conservency, 737 E Millport Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543, United States
Volunteer at Millport Conservancy on Saturday, April 18th at 9AM. Use the following link to register -> Register Link

Chiques Creek Tree Planting - April 23
2026-04-23 09:30 - 12:30 | PA
Greening the Lower Susquehanna is partnering with the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance to replant about 200 shrubs along a restored section of Chiques Creek near where it crosses Rt 72 north of Manheim. We will also be replacing the short shelters around surviving shrubs with taller protection to prevent deer browse. Bring your own water, gloves, and snacks. Please email Kristen at klk343@psu.edu to sign up and get parking instructions.

10th Annual Octoraro Reservoir Clean-up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Jim Neary’s Bait & Tackle, 212 Spruce Grove Road, Kirkwood, PA, 17536, United States
On Saturday April 25th, 2026 meet in the parking lot at Jim Neary’s Bait & Tackle (aka Fishing HQ), 212 Spruce Grove Road, Kirkwood, PA 17536. Snacks will be provide, courtesy of Kreiders Market. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided, and it is suggested to wear boots and long pants. This will go from 9:00am – Noon.

Tree Planting in Elizabethtown - April 25
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | PA
Join the Tri-County Conewago Creek Association for a tree planting in Elizabethtown. They will be replanting a project that experienced some loss due to drought. About 70 trees will be planted. https://extension.psu.edu/volunteer-riparian-buffer-planting

Replanting Hershey Pollinator Garden - May 16
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
Help is needed at the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation Area along Cocoa Avenue in Hershey to build habitat for Monarch butterflies and pollinators. This year, volunteers will be clearing older plots, replanting with nectar plants and laying wood chips on the paths. This is the 10 year anniversary of creating habitat! Join the celebration. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4BACAC2CA6F49-48475844-pollinator

Community Garden Volunteer Workdays
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | East Petersburg Community Garden, 2899 Graystone Road, East Petersburg, PA, 17520, United States
Hosted by East Petersburg Borough and The Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance; Preparation activities leading up to the Water Week Tour of the East Petersburg BMP Demonstration Gardens. For more information, please click on the link to the flyer! -> Community Garden Volunteer Workdays

WQVC Macroinvertebrate & Habitat Assessment Training
2026-06-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Greenfield Park, 1853 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Anyone is invited to join us as we train WQVC volunteers and any interested folks on macroinvertebrate sampling techniques. Habitat assessment training is also provided.
Registration Link
Flyer with information!

Where the River Reads: Water Week Library Series
2026-06-05 08:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 | Libraries of Lancaster County
On the 10th anniversary of Lancaster Water Week, the Lancaster County Conservation District is partnering with the Library System of Lancaster County for an exciting week-long watershed-themed event. At each library, we will have book lists for adults and children focused on conservation and watersheds, providing unique exploration topics for all ages. Our highlight event is a virtual webinar by Rosalie Haizlett, author of Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains, an Artist’s Journey. Learn more about the event here and more about Water Week here.

Cocalico Creek Watershed Association - June Meeting
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Cocalico Creek Sportsman Association, 585 Sportsman Rd., Denver, 17517, United States
The Cocalico Creek Watershed Association will be hosting their June meeting on Monday, June 8th at 7:00pm. For more details about the event, refer to CCWA’s Facebook page. You can also contact Dave Weidman (super45mom@yahoo.com) with questions about the meeting.

Virtual Webinar: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains by Rosalie Haizlett
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Author Rosalie Haizlett is coming virtually to Lancaster County during Water Week to discuss her book Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains, an Artist’s Journey . Register here for this free, all ages Water Week event.

Tour the East Petersburg Borough Community Gardens
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | East Petersburg Community Garden, 2899 Graystone Road, East Petersburg, PA, 17520, United States
Celebrate Lancaster Water Week with the Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance by touring the East Petersburg Borough Community Gardens. Thursday, June 11, 5:30 – 7:30 PM at 2899 Graystone Road, East Petersburg, PA.
We’d love to have you join us! Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-petersburg-community-gardens-tour-tickets-1986214215185?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Other Water Week Events: https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/
More Information
Join the Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance and East Petersburg Borough to tour the East Petersburg Community Gardens. Designed by LandStudies, and built by Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance volunteers and East Petersburg Borough staff in 2017, the East Petersburg Community Garden features a rain garden, native plant areas, a no-mow meadow, and a riparian buffer on public East Petersburg Borough property on the Little Conestoga Creek. Get inspiration for your own backyard! LCWA members and Borough staff will be onsite to answer questions and share lessons learned on design, maintenance, plant species, and more. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
What is Lancaster Water Week?
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Lancaster Water Week, seeks to educate and empower our community to care for the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County. Join us for over 60 events as we paddle, explore, volunteer, and take action for the streams and rivers of Lancaster County! Learn more: www.lancasterwaterweek.org

Creek Discovery Day with Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance
2026-06-12 17:00 - 18:30 | PA
Creek Discovery Day: Exploring a creek and riparian restoration
The Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance is hosting an event as part of Lancaster Water Week to give participants a chance to learn about the plants and animals that are part of a 5 year old restoration project.
https://www.chiquescreekwatershedalliance.org/upcoming/creek-discovery-day-exploring-a-creek-and-riparian-restoration

WQVC Meeting - July 2026
2026-07-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States

Cocalico Creek Watershed Association - August Meeting
2026-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
The Cocalico Creek Watershed Association will be hosting their August meeting and Ice Cream Social on Monday, August 10th place and time TBD. For more details about the event, refer to CCWA’s Facebook page. You can also contact Dave Weidman (super45mom@yahoo.com) with questions about the meeting.

Cocalico Creek Watershed Association - October Meeting
2026-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Cocalico Creek Sportsman Association, 585 Sportsman Rd., Denver, 17517, United States
The Cocalico Creek Watershed Association will be hosting their October meeting on Monday, October 12th at 7:00pm. For more details about the event, refer to CCWA’s Facebook page. You can also contact Dave Weidman (super45mom@yahoo.com) with questions about the meeting.

WQVC Meeting - October 2026
2026-10-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States

Cocalico Creek Watershed Association - December Meeting
2026-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Cocalico Creek Sportsman Association, 585 Sportsman Rd., Denver, 17517, United States
The Cocalico Creek Watershed Association will be hosting their December meeting on Monday, December 14th at 7:00pm. For more details about the event, refer to CCWA’s Facebook page. You can also contact Dave Weidman (super45mom@yahoo.com) with questions about the meeting.
