Dive into canal life

October 25, 2010 at 11:24 am (conservation, history, Holtwood)
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History comes alive during this program on canals and canal life 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at PPL’s Holtwood Environmental Center. 

Steve Runkle of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission 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.

For more information, contact Karen Ament at 717-284-6274 or kament@pplweb.com.

For directions, click here.

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Explore the Lock 12 historical area

October 25, 2010 at 11:15 am (history, Holtwood)
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Join us as we explore the local canal system at the Lock 12 historical area from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at PPL’s Holtwood Environmental Preserve.

This guided walk will take participants back to a time when the Susquehanna River was the major transportation center of the region. Lock 12 is one of 28 lift locks on the Susquehanna River between Havre de Grace, Md., and Wrightsville, Pa., and is part of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal system. Also preserved at the site is an old limekiln along Anderson Run.

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.

For directions, please click here.

For more information, contact Karen Ament at 717-284-6274 or kament@pplweb.com.

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Explore Native American life

October 18, 2010 at 11:03 am (history, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Riverlands)
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The Susquehanna River played a vital role in the lives of the Native Americans who lived here and in the competition that erupted between the European colonial powers. Learn more about Native American life during this presentation from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at PPL’s Susquehanna Riverlands.

Join us to hear Steve Runkle, a volunteer historian with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, provide an overview of Native Americans and their life in the Susquehanna River Basin during the 17th and 18th centuries. Learn about the various tribes inhabiting the region, as well as Native American physical appearance, dress, dwellings, travel, occupations, hunting and fishing techniques, warfare, government, religion, medicine and amusements. Come and see a hands-on display of wildlife furs, trade goods and war clubs used by the region’s Eastern Woodland Native Americans.

This free program will take place at the Susquehanna Energy Information Center.

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Celebrate fall at PPL Susquehanna Riverlands festival

September 29, 2009 at 8:36 am (Activities, programs, seasons, Susquehanna Riverlands)
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Enjoy a fun-filled day of celebration with fellow community members during the PPL Susquehanna Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

Join us for hayrides, face and pumpkin painting, and other children’s activities. Local farmers will be on hand to sell their produce, and Berwick Hospital will have a booth with information on healthy lifestyle choices.

The Susquehanna Spinner’s Guild will demonstrate spinning raw fleece into wool, and Quilters in Bloom will have a quilt show in the Susquehanna Energy Information Center. Perimeter tours of the nuclear plant will be leaving from the center throughout the day.

In addition to the ongoing activities, Tonya Sagar will present a program at 10:30 a.m. in the Information Center auditorium on creating a forest garden and making your property a sustainable source of fresh-grown food.

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Riverlands hosts Susquehanna River graduate course

June 1, 2009 at 9:23 am (conservation, education, programs, Susquehanna Riverlands)
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The Susquehanna River Institute and King’s College, in cooperation with PPL, will offer a three-credit graduate course about the Susquehanna River from Monday, June 29, through Friday, July 3, at PPL’s Susquehanna Riverlands.

This course is designed for educators, but anyone with an interest is welcome. Explore the history, culture, economy and ecology of the river, as well as how to integrate the information into a classroom. Field trips will be conducted throughout the week with transportation provided. Graduate credits and Act 48 hours are available.

Classes will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Susquehanna Energy Information Center. Registration is required. For more information and registration, contact Dr. Elizabeth Lott, graduate program director for King’s College, at 570-208-5991 or eslott@kings.edu.

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