May 7, 2012 at 11:49 am (Activities, fishing, Susquehanna Riverlands)
Tags: Columbia Bassmasters, Fishing, PFBC, Riverlands
For the fifth year in a row, the Riverlands will host a free Family Fishing Education Program for families with children ages 8 to 15. We’ll even provide the fishing equipment.
The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Columbia County Bassmasters Association, in conjunction with PPL and the Berwick Borough Community Policing Program.
The program will include a welcome and introduction, presentations on fishing regulations and licenses, equipment, knots, rigging and baiting, casting, equipment and boat displays, and a family fishing session. Lunch will be provided for participants. We will award prizes and take photos of the fish that are caught. Children do not need a fishing license for this event but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. More information can be found at the Fish and Boat Commission website at www.fish.state.pa.us.
Space is limited and registration is required for this event. Please call Mike Monico at 570-752-3223 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 9. This event will be held rain or shine.
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May 6, 2012 at 1:43 pm (conservation, education, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Riverlands, trees)
Tags: Hardwood Association, PA Woodmobile, Salem Elementary
PPL and the PA Woodmobile recently teamed up to provide 3rd graders from Salem Elementary in Berwick with a forestry lesson to celebrate Arbor Day.
The traveling exhibit provided information on the state’s forest resource and the state’s forest products industry. Students learned how the forests of Pennsylvania shaped the history of the state and nation, how today’s forest differs from 100 years ago, as well as how invasive insects threaten today’s forest.
Nikki Shiner, 3rd grade teacher said, “This hands-on experience is the best way to help students understand about caring for their environment and natural resources.”
The PA Woodmobile was developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Hardwoods Development Council and with the support of the state’s hardwoods industry. The trailer and truck are provided by Deer Park Lumber Inc. of Tunkhannock.
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May 5, 2012 at 3:27 pm (education, Susquehanna Riverlands, Uncategorized, wildlife)
Tags: Riverlands, Towpath Trail, turtles
On a sunny day, turtles and frogs are easily spotted on a stroll along the Towpath Trail. If you love turtles as much as I do, make plans to visit the Riverlands to see a variety of amphibians and reptiles soaking up the sun.
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May 3, 2012 at 4:22 pm (nature, programs, recreation, Susquehanna Riverlands, trees, wildlife)
Tags: Envirothon
PPL’s Susquehanna Riverlands hosted the Luzerne County Envirothon on Wednesday. Two hundred students and teachers from Luzerne County schools tested their knowledge in the subject areas of Aquatics, Soils, Wildlife, Forestry and Low Impact Development.
The winner this year was MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, Pa. They will go on to compete in the PA State Envirothon at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown on May 22 and 23. Good luck MMI Prep!
MMI Prep students claim 1st place at Luzerne County Envirothon
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April 16, 2012 at 4:30 pm (fishing, nature, observations, outdoors, Susquehanna Riverlands)
Tags: Lake Took-A-While, trout season
If the mild weather this winter didn’t have you daydreaming about spring, than certainly the first day of trout season will have you thinking about warm temperatures, wildflowers and afternoons on the banks of your favorite stream or lake.
The first day of trout season is often marked far in advance on an angler’s calendar. Family traditions are plentiful as the young and young at heart enjoy time together.
On Saturday, several hundred anglers of all ages gathered at Lake Took-A-While and many were lucky (or skilled) enough to leave with their daily limit of fish. If you’re interested in trying your luck or just enjoying the view, the Susquehanna Riverlands is opened from 8 am – 8 pm, seven days a week. Call 1-866-832-3312 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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February 8, 2012 at 9:42 am (Activities, fishing, recreation, Susquehanna Riverlands, Uncategorized)
Tags: Lake Took-A-While, PFBC, trout stocking
Waterways Conservation Officer John Cummings and other PA Fish and Boat Commission staff with help from PPL staff stocked Lake Took-A-While on Wednesday with several hundred rainbow trout. Last year, a hole had to be cut in the ice to stock the trout in the lake but unseasonably warm temperatures this winter have prevented Lake Took-A-While from freezing over. At least 15 different anglers were waiting on the shores of the lake to enjoy a morning of fishing on the open water.
PPL and the PA Fish and Boat Commission will be teaming up on a variety of projects in the next few months:
February 28- Boating Safety Instructor Workshop at Susquehanna Energy Info Center (SEIC)
March 24- Pennsylvania Safe Boating Instructional Course at SEIC
May 12- Family Fishing Day at PPL Susquehanna Riverlands and Lake Took-A-While
Call 1-866-832-3312 for additional information or to register.
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November 21, 2011 at 5:30 pm (Activities, Brunner Island, conservation, drawing, Holtwood, Lake Wallenpaupack, Martins Creek, Montour Preserve, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Riverlands, sweepstakes)
Tags: citizen science investigation, CSI, iConservePA
The next drawing for the CSI Super Sleuth Sweepstakes will be held on November 28th. There’s still time to enter!!
Finding codes and registering online is easy at http://iconservepa.org/csi/index.htm.
You can also visit any of the PPL Preserves for secret codes. Each new code you find is entered as a chance to win fabulous monthly prizes.
The grand prize is a Z Electric Scooter!! Use your investigative skills to win big!
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November 3, 2011 at 1:58 pm (history, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Riverlands)
Tags: canals, SRBC, Susquehanna River
as Steve Runkle returns to present an overview of the region’s canal system and its engineering and construction. Visitors will learn about canal boats and their operation as well as details on the lifestyles of canal families and recreation on the canals. Old photos of the canals built in the Susquehanna River Basin along with an audio recording of canal songs and a hands-on demonstration will complement the presentation.
Canals and Canal Life
Saturday, Nov. 5 2-3:30 p.m.
Susquehanna Energy Information Center, Berwick
Call 1-866-832-3312 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com for info
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September 28, 2011 at 4:26 pm (Activities, Susquehanna Riverlands)
Tags: Berwick, flooding, Riverlands
The PPL Susquehanna Riverlands near Berwick will remain closed until further notice due to the recent flooding. We are working to restore electricity and water. Park facilities will be reopened when conditions are safe for the public. We’ve uploaded several photos to our Flickr page to show some of the impacts the flooding had on our recreational resource. Click on the photos to the left to view our Flickr page.
The Susquehanna Energy Information Center on Route 11 remains open during the week. Programs at the information center will be held as scheduled. Call 866-832-3312 for further information.
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September 26, 2011 at 4:08 pm (Activities, nature, outdoors, Susquehanna Riverlands)
Tags: Bill Russell, mushrooms
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at the Susquehanna Energy Information Center in Berwick to learn about mushrooms from Mr. Bill Russell, author of the Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. The eclectic audience of over 100 included members of the Wyoming Valley Mushroom Club and frequent visitors of Nescopeck State Park to name a few. The fungus enthusiasts were eager to get their field guides signed and ask questions of this mushroom expert and he did not disappoint. Many were also able to take a short hike to look for and identify wild mushrooms.
Mr. Russell will be at the Montour Preserve on Saturday, October 1st at 1:30 p.m. Don’t miss it!
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