EARTH DAY HIKE WITH THE FRIENDS OF BELTZVILLE
EARTH DAY HIKE – Sunday April 21, 2024 – Hike begins @ 2pm – Rain Cancels
***NEW THIS YEAR***
Sign Ins will begin at 1:30 pm. We will be offering a FREE brief informational talk by a Master Gardener about the importance of pollinator gardens and the removal of invasive plants and planting trees, shrubs and ground cover.
These conservation projects are a joint program where volunteers and staff work together to care for the park. Learn all the things the Friends of Beltzville Volunteers do to enhance our park. Donations welcome.
Celebrate Earth Day the hiking way! Join the Friends of Beltzville, for a FREE EARTH DAY HIKE. This is family and dog friendly hike, well-behaved pets on a leash are welcome to attend. We’ll be meeting at the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) for the hike. We will hike from the Beltzville State Park Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) along the shoreline, tree ID trail and Ground Pine Trail Complex. This hike will be approximately a 2.5 to 3 miles (easy-to-moderate). Please wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes, and bring water. Length of time: Approximately One hour.
***Please note that limited parking is available at the EIC. Additional parking is available in Parking Lot C, near the beach.
***For last minute changes/cancellations due to weather or other circumstances, please check our Facebook page, or the Friends of Beltzville Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beltzvillestateparkfriends/
Mission Statement: The Friends of Beltzville State Park are dedicated to the enhancement and conservation of the park.
The Friends of Beltzville is a nonprofit group that supports our park. Inquire if you are interested in joining. Volunteer and have fun. We have hikes, kayak outings, bike excursions and much more! Learn what the Friends Group is doing to recycle plastics.
For Your Information:
EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040. Our theme, Planet vs. Plastics, calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, rapidly phase out all single use plastics, urgently push for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, and demand an end to fast fashion. Join us as we build a plastic-free planet for generations to come!
