June 3-11, 2022
Water Week Events
Schedule of Events
Since its inception in 2017, Lancaster WaterWeek has celebrated the many partners, organizations, and volunteers caring for our cricks and creeks! Join us during the 6th annual Lancaster Water Week for over 20 events to learn more about their work as we paddle, stomp, explore, volunteer, and take action to protect our streams and rivers for the future!
Be sure to click on the images below to learn more and register for events before they fill up!
ALL WEEK LONG
CONESTOGA RIVER PADDLES
Follow the course of history and see a side of Lancaster County that most don’t get to. Join the Conestoga River Club on a kayaking adventure down the Conestoga River. Cost is $15 per person and includes equipment and a shuttle back to the launch location.
S. Conestoga Drive to Lancaster County Park
June 3, 7, and 9 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
June 4, 5, and 12 from 8:00am – 12:00pm
RegisterRock Hill to Safe Harbor
June 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Register
Water Week Workshops at the Science Factory
Sign up for one or more Water Week themed workshops led by Science Factory STEM Educators. Each 60-minute workshop will be offered at the reduced price of $5 per student thanks to the support of the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation!
Bugs in the Backyard (Grades K-3)
June 4 from 10:30–11:30AM
June 8 & 10 from 3:30–4:30PM
What is a Macroinvertebrate (Grade K-3)
June 4 from 12:30–1:30PM
June 9 from 3:30–4:30PM
Lancaster Watershed Geography (Grades 3-8)
June 4 from 10:30–11:30AM
June 10 from 3:30–4:30PM
3D Printed Macroinvertebrates (Grades 3-8)
June 4 from 12:30–1:30PM
June 9 from 3:30–4:30PM
Register
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
First Friday in Downtown Lancaster
5:00-8:00PM at Heritage Square
River Connections Premiere
6:00-7:30PM at Zoetropolis
Art & Science Open House
5:00-7:00PM at Lancaster Science Factory
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Streamside Care Workday
9:00-11:00AM at Multiple Locations
CANCELLED – Rain Garden Planting
11:00-12:00PM at Terre Hill Memorial Community Park
Rain Garden Expo
1:00-4:30PM at Brightside Baptist Church
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Water Week Workshop
10:00AM-12:00PM at the North Museum
Clean Water Ride & Learn
1:00-4:00PM on the Warwick Ephrata Rail Trail
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
7:00-9:00PM at Longs Park Amphitheatre
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Landis Homes Wetland Walking Tour
One Hour Tours from 4:00-7:00PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
STREAMKeepers
9:00AM – 12:00PM at Lancaster County Park – Pavillion 1
Chiques Creek Watershed Expo
5:30-8:00PM at the Manheim Farm Show Complex
History of the Conestoga River, Part III: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
6:00-7:30PM at Lancaster History
Wednesday, June 8
Citizen Science Stream Health Monitoring
1:00-2:00PM Live PennState Extension Webinar
Follow the Hatch—Aquatic Insects in Lancaster County’s Streams and Rivers
6:00-7:30PM at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center
Rain Garden Maintenance Workshop
6:00-8:00PM at East Petersburg Community Gardens
Thursday, June 9
Water Week Trivia Night
6:30-8:30PM at Sickman’s Mill
Friday, June 10
Water Week Outdoor Film Night
8:00-10:00PM at Highland Presbyterian Church
Saturday, June 11
Conestoga River Clean Up
9:00-11:00AM at Multiple Locations
Preserved Farm and Riparian Buffer Tour
11:00-12:00PM at Preserved Farm in Willow Street
Thank You Water Week Sponsors!
