Community Event
Events
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Yough Defense Party
Falls City Pub 112 Garrett Street, Ohiopyle, PA, United StatesThis year, Mountain Watershed Association and the Youghiogheny Riverkeeper are taking fast action against threats to our beloved Yough River and its tributaries. We need your support more than ever to rally the community and Defend the Yough! We’ll have live music, free snacks, door prizes, gear raffle, a silent auction, and merch deals all…
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No Man’s Land Film Festival at Patagonia Pittsburgh
Patagonia Pittsburgh 5509 Walnut St, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSold out online, but you can buy tickets at the door! Join Mountain Watershed Association and Patagonia Pittsburgh for a screening of No Man’s Land Film Festival! The evening will include a selection of films that highlight inspiring female adventurers, with a focus on water sports and conservation. More about No Man's Land: Founded in 2015, No Man’s…
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Public Meeting: Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan, Part 2: Connellsville to McKeesport
Carnegie Library of McKeesport 1501 Library St, Mckeesport, PennsylvaniaJoin the Mountain Watershed Association for a public meeting to build the Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan from Connellsville to McKeesport. The goal is to develop recommendations and projects for improving the watershed and its communities!…
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Public Meeting: Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan, Part 2: Connellsville to McKeesport
West Overton Museum 112 W Overton Rd, Scottdale, PennsylvaniaJoin the Mountain Watershed Association for a public meeting to build the Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan from Connellsville to McKeesport. The goal is to develop recommendations and projects for improving the watershed and its communities!…
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Connellsville Rain Barrel Workshop
Join Mountain Watershed’s naturalist, Lindsey, at Yough River Brewing Company for a workshop about stormwater management. Leave with your very own 50-gallon rain barrel. Please note, these barrels are large,…
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Birds & Blooms Hike
Indian Creek Valley Trail - Gorge Section Mill Run, PAJoin 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…
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DEP Public Hearing: Rustic Ridge 2 Mine
St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, Donegal, PA, United StatesPA DEP is holding a public hearing regarding the discharge permit (NPDES) for the proposed Rustic Ridge 2 Deep Mine, a 2,300 acre development proposed in Donegal and Mount Pleasant…
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Family Field Day at Laurel Hill State Park
Laurel Hill State Park 1454 Laurel Hill Park Rd, Somerset, PA, United StatesBring 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.…
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Fly Tying Basics – Ponfeigh Distillery
Ponfeigh Distillery 893 Stoystown Rd, Somerset, PennsylvaniaGrab a drink and get tying! Join us for a fun, laid-back fly-tying session where you’ll learn to tie a few flies and pick up tips from our enthusiastic instructors.…
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Cancelled! Yough Community Tire Round-Up
We're deeply bummed to have to cancel this event! Unfortunately high flows and upcoming summer storms have made it unfeasible to pull tires this weekend. Do you live, fish, paddle,…
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Wild Yough 50-Year Celebration
Celebrate 50 years of the Wild and Scenic Yough on July 25! Join MWA and Yough Farms, LLC for a free evening of live music after the Upper Yough Race…
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Cancelled! Lower Yough Loop Race
Due to projected river levels, we have to cancel the Loop and the Falls Race. Refunds for those who've already signed up will be processed soon. We're super bummed, but…