River Clean Up
June 26th, 2012 :: Posted by Jamie Smith :: Comments (0) :: Leave Comment
RiverFest June 23 & 24, 2012
June 20th, 2012 :: Posted by Jamie Smith :: Comments (0) :: Leave Comment
Wyoming Valley RiverFest on June 23rd and 24th. RiverFest is a 2-day celebration of the Susquehanna River and the River Common featuring programs for individuals and families on and off the water.
The NBLT is looking for folks who are willing to put in a few hours on Saturday, the 23rd and/or Sunday, the 24th to man a table with NBLT information. There will be boats practicing and the brightly colored kayaks and canoes of the river sojourners arrive at Nesbitt Park. Plus there will be some great music. On Sunday you’ll have a front row seat to watch the sojourners depart and the Dragon Boats complete. Last year the mayor of Wilkes-Barre’s Dragon Boat capsized making for a ‘daring rescue’! Who knows what scenes you’ll have a chance to witness this year! PLUS, you’ll be helping to get the word out about NBLT and our important land conservation mission. For more information about RiverFest visit http://riverfrontparks.org/river-fest-2012.php
TO VOLUNTEER: Call the office at 570-696-5545 or email romanansky@nblt.org
Kayaking For Kids
April 22nd, 2012 :: Posted by Jamie Smith :: Comments (0) :: Leave Comment
With your support Frank Kratz RN, of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital Emergency Department will be “Kayaking for Kids” for 10 days on the Susquehanna River. Frank plans to start his 180 mile sojourn on May 15th in Sayre, Pennsylvania and will end his journey on May 24th near the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. Media from different parts of the region will be present to show the community different sections of Frank’s trip. Frank will also post pictures and comments on Facebook so you can follow his progress along the way. Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger would like to have every day of his 10 day journey sponsored.
In turn, the money raised from this event will provide specialized equipment, programs and services to the children treated throughout Geisinger Health System, and your generosity will ensure that 100% of the donations will go toward helping these local kids.
For questions about the event please contact:
Kate Snyder, OR Frank Kratz
Coordinator (570) 328-4001
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals flkratz@geisinger.edu
Janet Weis Children’s Hospital
100 North Academy Ave.
Danville, Pa 17822-5020
(570) 271-6188