Participants on July 16 Floating Classroom learn about waterthrush, birding and citizen science

Nearly 50 people participated in the July 16, 2024, Floating Classroom aboard the Hiawatha Paddleboat in Williamsport hosted by the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association.

The theme was focused on the Louisiana Waterthrush, general birding and citizen science. Presenters included West Branch Regional Director Andrew Bechdel on the lower level with an overview of the Louisiana Waterthrush and the characteristics that make it an important waterway indicator and how people can be valuable citizen scientists. 

On the upper level, the Lycoming Audubon was represented by Bonalyn Mosteller and Joan Horton who shared general birding skills, an overview on binocular use and participants looked for species while the cruise progressed. They discussed various species that would be common to find along the river ecosystem.

Five more Floating Classroom programs are scheduled for the 2024 season. Check them out and get your tickets while space remains at https://www.middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org/floating-classroom.html

Some photos from the July 16 event: