Date, Time, Place TBA: Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance Annual Meeting. Presentations about the creek monitoring results and other watershed studies by Bucknell faculty.
Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m.: Walk at Montandon Marsh
Led by Bucknell University professors and Tony Markunas III of Central Builders Supply. Meet at Central Builders’ sand plant off Route 45, .3 miles east of Route 405.
Sunday, April 11
9 a.m.: WKOK 1070 AM Roundtable on Protecting and Improving Watersheds
Hosted by Moderator Mark Lawrence and coordinated by Bob Deffner, manager of R.B. Winter State Park. Also at 6 a.m. on Eagle 107.3 FM and WVLY 100.9 FM, at 11 a.m. on WMLP 1380 AM, and at 11 p.m. on 94KX 94.1 FM.
1:-4: p.m.: 5th Annual Native Plant Sale and Talk on Using Plants to Protect Watersheds
At the Public Library for Union County. Native plant orders will begin at 1, and the talk will be at 1:30. The talk is presented by Ben Hayes, director of the Bucknell University Environmental Center.
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Saturday, April 17
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Environmental Awareness Symposium
Presented by Pachamama Alliance at the Union County Government Center, 155 North 15th St., Lewisburg. From Rte 15 and 45 in Lewisburg, go west on Rte 45 to 15th St.; turn right onto 15th. Gov. Center entrance will be on your left in about ¼ mile.
7:30 p.m.: Owl Prowl and Astronomy Night
Owl walk led by Joe Southerton, Mifflinburg teacher followed by astronomy observing at 8:30 led by Ned Ladd, Bucknell University physics professor. Meet at the Dale’s Ridge Trail parking lot for the Owl Prowl or at the Dale/Engle/Walker House for the star gazing.
Sunday, April 18, 1 p.m.: Bicycle Ride on the Conservancy’s Rural Routes
Led by bike enthusiast Tom Gibson. Routes will be available for two levels of experience, 15 miles and 30 miles. Park at the Dale/Engle/Walker House and meet at the Dale’s Ridge Trail parking lot.
Sunday, April 25, 1 p.m.: Buffalo Creek Water Quality Testing and Canoe/Kayak Adventure Trip
Sponsored by the Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance of the Merrill Linn Conservancy. Kayak trip is led by Canoe Susquehanna with reservation and fee required. Water sampling will be led by Matt McTammany, Bucknell biology professor, followed by the canoe/kayak trip at 2:00. Meet at Mazeppa Park in Mazeppa. Look for details and register online (www.canoesusquehanna.com) for the kayak adventure or call 524-7692.
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Friday, April 30, 5:30pm: Arbor Day Tree Walk
Join Bucknell University biology professor Mark Spiro on a tour of the trees on campus in conjunction with the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission. He has identified, categorized, and studied many varieties. Meet at the northeast corner of the Lewisburg Cemetery near the intersection of 7th St. and St. Catherine St.
Saturday, May 1, noon-4 p.m.: Native Plant Sale Pickup and Hike, Bluebird House Building for Kids
Those that ordered plants previously can pick them up, and come by and buy some if you didn’t order any. Hike on Dales Ridge Trail will begin at 1:00 and will feature tips on identifying and growing native plants. Two sessions of bluebird house building will take place, at 1 and 2; houses will be assembled from pre-built kits.
3-4 p.m.: Tour of Wetlands at the Residence of Margaret Moyer
Also in western Union County, conservancy member Margaret Moyer has constructed wetlands on her property, and she tells how she did it and describe the benefits from it. Directions from Lewisburg: Follow Rte 45 west 17.9 miles to the junction of Rte 235. Turn left (south) onto 235, pass the fairgrounds on your left and continue to house number 1350 on State Route 235. |
