The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy invites the community to join in Earth Week events this April.  Registration is open for volunteers and sponsors to participate in the largest clean-up in the region – the Conservancy’s Stream Cleanup on April 11.

Then on April 25, the Conservancy hosts the Lenape Survival Challenge, an exhilarating two-person team race.

Trash not only negatively impacts property values; it can have serious environmental consequences degrading water quality and endangering wildlife.  The Conservancy is organizing hundreds of Stream Cleanup volunteers to help remove harmful litter, tires and debris from 45 sites near the Perkiomen Creek, its banks and tributaries.

Later in the month, the Conservancy presents the 23rd annual Lenape Survival Challenge, a unique two-person team race and fundraiser.  Part trail run, Spring Mt. climb and paddle, this event connects land and water, testing racers’ speed, stamina and teamwork.  Volunteers are needed for many posts starting at 6:30 a.m.

Sponsorships of both the Stream Clean-up and Lenape Challenge start at just $125.  Sponsors are recognized at the event and beyond and support the Conservancy’s work to protect and improve the local environment.

The Perkiomen Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River in Berks, Lehigh and Montgomery counties.

For all the details, visit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy’s Stream Cleanup and Lenape Survival Challenge webpages.

3/23/2015