Lancaster County Watersheds

Tri-County Conewago Creek Association Meeting
2024-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Moo-Duck Brewery, 79 S Wilson Ave, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022
Join the Tri County Conewago Creek Association for their first meeting of the new year! The meeting will be held on January 17th at 7pm at the Moo-Duck Brewery in Elizabethtown. The meeting will include board elections, project updates, and will allow attendees to help plan the watershed association’s priorities for 2024. You won’t want to miss this! Additional details can be found on the Tri-County Conewago Creek Association’s webpage.

WQVC Bimonthly Meeting - January
2024-01-10 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. Interested/new and existing members are encouraged to attend!
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every other month. They are located at the Farm and Home Center on Arcadia Road in Lancaster, PA at 2:30pm.

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Nov 11th
2023-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Lancaster, 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/SElR

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Nov 9th
2023-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Kirkwood, 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/SElQ

Buffer Planting in Marietta (PSU) - Nov 4
2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
Save the Date! This farm property planted about 10 acres along a tributary to Chiques Creek in riparian buffer several years ago and while most of the trees are doing great. A few hundred didn’t survive the drought conditions that existed shortly after planting and need replaced. Registration coming soon.

Lancaster/Lebanon Watershed Forum
2023-11-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Farm & Home Center, 1383 ARCADIA RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601-3149, United States
Collaborate, learn, and network with fellow watershed associations! This forum is intended to support new and existing members and anyone interested in grassroots watershed protection! Presentation tops include dam removal projects, water quality monitoring, and a stream restoration case study. Please register by October 29th, 2023 – click here to register.

Water Ways on Wheels - A Bike Tour
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, 551 Vinegar Ferry Road, Marietta, PA, 17547, United States
Join the Master Watershed Stewards for an exciting and informative bike tour of the breathtaking watersheds of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. This exclusive tour will provide a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the various watershed features, trail history, and geologic history that make this area so special. Additional details about the bike tour can be found on the PennState Extension webpage, linked below. Make sure to register before the event, as space is limited!

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Oct 28th
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Leola, 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/SElP

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Oct 21st
2023-10-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Denver, 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/SElL

Buffer Planting in Columbia (PSU) - Oct 21
2023-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
We are partnering with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to plant a riparian buffer along a tributary to Chiques Creek on private property. We will be planting about 200 trees under the shadow of an Oak Tree that was alive during the American Revolution! Register here.

Tree Planting (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - Oct 20th
2023-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.
