Pike, Wayne Conservation Districts, Trout Unlimited Chapter Partner On New Stream Keepers Youth Program Oct. 5

The Pike County and Wayne County Conservation Districts and the Pike/Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited are partnering on a new Stream Keepers Youth Program for ages 11 to 14 and their chaperone(s).

This free hands-on program will explore activities like macroinvertebrate surveying, fly tying, fly casting and more!

The first meeting will be on October 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Carlton Drake Memorial Park, 994 Main Street, Newfoundland, Wayne County

Registered participants will receive an activity/reflection journal, use of provided stream equipment and lunch.

For more information, visit the Stream Keepers Youth Program webpage.  Questions should be directed to Rachael Marques, Watershed Specialist, by email to: rmarques@pikepa.org  or call 570-226-8220.

Visit the Pike County and Wayne County Conservation District website for more information on protecting and enhancing our natural resources, other upcoming events and more.

To find out what services your conservation district offers, visit the PA Association of Conservation District website.

Upcoming Events:

-- September 19: Science On Tap - Swamps & Wetlands, Log Tavern Brewing Co., Tafton

-- September 23: Penn State Extension Safe  Drinking Water Clinic, Hawley

-- September 28: Gifford Pinchot Grey Towers National Historic Site Festival of Wood

Resource Links:

-- Pike County: How To Properly Maintain Your On-Lot Septic System  

-- Pike County: Conservation Podcasts

[Posted: September 2, 2024]  PA Environment Digest