Upcoming Events

Come have some fun with us on the river or in the community! We lead educational and recreational events all year long as we work to defend the Yough.

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Birds & Blooms Hike

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Indian Creek Valley Trail – Gorge Section

Join Mountain Watershed Association in the Indian Creek Valley Gorge for a stroll on the Indian Creek Valley Trail, where expert birders and botanists will show you the wonders of this unique ecosystem in the springtime! We’ll walk from the Camp Christian parking lot, past the reservoir, and into the gorge. You’ll hear a wide…

Frog Walk on the Indian Creek Valley Trail

May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CW Resh Park

Join us for a nighttime walk along the Indian Creek Valley Trail to look for frogs! This is a free event for all ages! AAron from PA Woods and Forests will guide us in searching for frogs and share fascinating insights along the way! Bring a headlamp – red lights are recommended. What is PA…

ICV Trail Golf Scramble

May 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Norvelt Golf Club

Register here! The Annual ICV Trail Golf Scramble will benefit MWA’s ongoing work to improve and complete the Indian Creek Valley Trail! Join us for a fun day of golf and games at Norvelt Golf Club! Registration starts at 8:00 am, and the shotgun start will be at 9:00 am The day includes: 18 holes,…

West Newton River Cleanup

May 30 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Mountain Watershed Association is dedicated to protecting the Youghiogheny River. One of our favorite ways to do that is by floating out on the Yough to clean up trash and tires in the river! Park and meet us at the West Newton ballfield at 10:30AM to check in. Then we’ll shuttle you to the put-in…

Family Field Day at Laurel Hill State Park

June 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Laurel Hill State Park
Free

Bring the whole family to Laurel Hill State Park for a FREE day of outdoor recreation and education! Everyone is welcome, and our activities are for all ages and abilities. Presented by Mountain Watershed Association, and funded by a generous grant from PA Fish and Boat Commission. Check in for your free paddling pass at…