Hundreds of photos, videos help to illustrate successful slate of HERYN kayaking, fishing program days

Six consecutive HERYN (Helping Engage our River's Youth with Nature) program days from June 21-26, 2021, introduced 73 young people ages 10-13 to valuable hands-on skills in both kayaking and fishing at the Central Pennsylvania Wesleyan Campground near New Columbia. 

Before getting into the daily photo galleries, videos, news coverage and other elements, here is an overview video from staff photographer/videographer Michael Kinney:

Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper John Zaktansky takes a moment to reflect on the success of the program in this column.

Also, WNEP television's Pennsylvania Outdoor Life show stopped in to check out our HERYN program. Watch that footage here.

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oVERVIEW: mONDAY, jUNE 21

The following pictures are provided by Riverkeeper John Zaktansky and interns Morgan Thomas and Danielle Tryon:

Fishyaker.com's John Oast pulled together this overview video of the first day of our HERYN program day experiences:

Two newspapers covered the first day of HERYN program days, including the Sunbury Daily Item:

And the Milton Standard-Journal newspaper provided the following layout:

The Daily Item videographer, Rob Inglis, produced this overview video from the first day of HERYN.

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Overview: Tuesday, June 22

The following photos and video were provided by staff photographer Michael Kinney.

In a video segment from Tuesday, fishing instructor Casey Magargle shows participants how to tie a Palomar knot:

Additional photos from Tuesday from other staff members:

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Overview: Wednesday, June 23

​The following photos and video were provided by staff photographer Michael Kinney.

​In a video segment from Wednesday, fishing instructor Casey Magargle shows participants how to cook up some fresh fish:

​In a second video segment from Wednesday, Susquehanna University intern Morgan Thomas reviews the concepts of a watershed and how pollution can impact it:

Additional photos from Wednesday's session from other staff members:

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Overview: Thursday, July 24

​The following photos and video were provided by staff photographer Michael Kinney.

In a video segment from Thursday, kayaking instructor Jolene Connelly shows participants how to hold their paddles and prepare for time in their kayaks:

Additional photos from Thursday's session from other staff members:

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OVERVIEW: fRIDAY, jULY 25

​The following photos and video were provided by staff photographer Michael Kinney.

Participant Ellie Gasperine reeled in quite a memorable moment during her HERYN experience, as is  shown in this video shot and produced by Michael Kinney:

Additional photos from Friday's session from other staff members:

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Overview: Saturday, July 26

​The following photos and video were provided by staff photographer Michael Kinney.

Fishyaker.com's John Oast pulled together this wrap-up video of the final day of our HERYN program day experiences:

Here are more photos from Saturday's session from other staff members:

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TESTIMONIALS

Here is some of the feedback we have received about our initial set of HERYN program days:

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