• Date and time: Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Location: In-person pending coronavirus status and safety regulations mandated by the governor.
• Audience: Homeschool providers, classroom teachers, and non-formal environmental educators. Six hours Act 48 available for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers. A certificate of participation will be provided for teachers outside of Pennsylvania.
• Meet: At Jim’s Live Bait & Tackle on route 472 (Exact details will come in an email.)
• Cost: Free! Pre-registration is required. Trip will be limited to 14 educators.

Discover Octoraro Reservoir

Experience the splendor and natural history of a relatively unknown jewel in Lancaster County with Stroud Water Research Center while canoeing the 620-acre Octoraro reservoir. From beautiful cliffs to waterfowl, you’ll experience the quiet and stillness of the lake and enjoy the following:

• Mapping experience.
• Water chemistry testing.
• Paddling introduction and demonstration.
• Paddling to explore Octoraro Reservoir and learn about the history of Octoraro, Susquehanna, and Chesapeake watersheds from guides.
• Shore stop to pull seine nets to sample aquatic life.

For a small taste of what this reservoir has to offer, check out a short video on Lancaster Online.

What more could you ask for? Jump on in and join us in May 2022! Questions? Please email Tara Muenz.