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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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…

Yough River Float Trip

July 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Registration will open soon! Join us on a 4-hour Yough River Float Trip to raise funds for the Indian Creek Valley Trail! Per person – $50 – includes life jacket, your choice of boat (canoe or kayak), paddle, shuttle, tip for Hazelbakers’ staff, and an ice cream sandwich at the end of the day.  Lunch is not…

West Newton River Cleanup

August 29 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Registration Opens Soon! 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…

Indian Creek Watershed Festival

September 26 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Indian Creek Community Center

Saturday, September 20 from 10 am – 2 pm at the ICV Community Center Indian Creek Valley Community Center Join Mountain Watershed Association for the annual Indian Creek Watershed Festival! The event is held at a creekside park, Indian Creek Valley Community Center, in rural Normalville, PA. We hope that this event inspires our youth…

Heart of the Highlands Piano Recital

October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sparks in the Valley

Gather at Sparks in the Valley to celebrate and protect the waters of the Laurel Highlands! Experience the flowing harmonies presented by local talent in a piano concert inspired by nature’s seasons. Enjoy a beautiful selection of wine, refreshments, and food in this incredible, locally owned space in the Indian Creek Valley.  Get informed on…

Member Appreciation Party

October 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Donegal Event Center
Free

Join MWA staff and our volunteer Board of Directors for a festive evening to celebrate our accomplishments, learn about upcoming projects, meet our new staff members, and elect the 2027 Board of Directors. Free for current members of MWA! Join us for the party! MWA will provide: Please feel free to bring a side dish…

Creepy Crawly Trick-or-Treat

October 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Camp Christian

All ages are invited to dress up in costume and hike around the woods at Camp Christian as they encounter some mystery guests with stories to tell and candy to share. Please bring your own trick or treat bag! Treats will be provided while supplies last! This event is a come-and-go as you please basis through the trick-or-treat…

Yough Defense Party

November 19 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The annual Yough Defense Party is a celebration of our beloved Youghiogheny River watershed. As Mountain Watershed Association’s largest annual fundraiser, the party helps advance and sustain critical projects in our watershed. Join MWA on Thursday November 19, at Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle, PA from 4 pm – 11 pm.  We’ll have live music…