JOY TO THE EARTH FAMILY FUN

WHERE: Selinsgrove Commons (2 N. Market Street, Selinsgrove)

WHEN: Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NOTES: Children and adults alike can share the excitement at the fifth annual “Joy to the Earth” celebration in honor of Earth moth. The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Education hosts this free event on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Selinsgrove Commons.

Enjoy live music, hands-on activities and critters from worms to fish, educational exhibits and more.

BACKPACKING 101 WORKSHOP

WHERE: Rider Park

WHEN: Sunday, April 12 from 1-3 p.m.

NOTES: Have you always wanted to try backpacking to spend an overnight in the woods with everything you need on your back, but just not quite sure where to start? Come enjoy an informal afternoon as together, we learn more about the beauty of backpacking in Pennsylcania forests.

We will learn all about necessary equipment, meals, planning a trip, what to do about water, bathrooms and how to get a good night’s sleep. COme test out some equipment, asks questions and enjoy a hot beverage while we plan for big adventures.

Registration is required by visiting www.deepgreenjourney/com/backpacking101.

SPRING DISCOVERY BACKPACK

WHERE: Worlds End State Park/Loyalsock State Forest

WHEN: Friday, April 24-Sunday, April 26

NOTES: This is our first backpack trip of the year, a fantastic time to see what new life is emerging from winter’s grasp. Perhaps some early wildflowers? A warmbreeze blowing down the east branch of Double Run? Small sprigs of green emerging in unexpected places?

We shall go slowly, taking time to notice and discover spring’s small, early gifts along the way.

The total mileage for the trip is approximately 5-6 miles. We will be meeting at the Worlds End State Park visitor’s center and will explore Double Run and surrounding state forests where wildflowers and other signs of new life are in abundance.

The cost is $325 per person wtih all equipment and food provided.

Deep Green Journey is committed to ensuring that anyone would like to join us for a backpacking experience is able to do so. Every trip offers a variety of pricing options to ensure accessibility for all.

Registration is required and can be done at www.deepgreenjourney.com/springdiscovery.