Youths introduced to fishing, kayaking, pond life as part of West Branch HERYN at Bald Eagle State Park

A group of 8-13 year-old participants from Centre, Clinton and surrounding counties converged on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, just outside of Howard, PA, for a day of fishing, kayaking and other activities designed to spark excitement for and a lifelong interest in our aquatic resources. 

West Branch HERYN (Helping Engage our River's Youth with Nature) including sessions on fishing and kayaking that allowed participants to learn fundamentals that intentionally led to more engaged competitions in the nearby lake. Safety and state regulations were included in each discussion. 

The program included a pond study program and Enviroscape and Stormwater demo to show how watersheds work and encourage discussion on how participants can make a difference at home. 

The program continues with a new group of participants on Wednesday, July 2. Learn more about the HERYN program here.

Check out images from the July 1 program day below: