Earth Day Hike and Events With The Friends of Beltzville and Staff

Name: Earth Day Hike and Events With The Friends of Beltzville and Staff
Start: 2026-04-18T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-18T15:00:00-04:00
Location: 2950 Pohopoco Dr, Lehighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18235

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

2950 Pohopoco Dr, Lehighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18235 | Lehighton, PA

Celebrate Earth Day at Beltzville State Park!
Join us on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a FREE, family-friendly celebration!
New this year! Support our local community with a food drive. Bring a non-perishable food item to drop off at the hike sign-in table.
In addition, enjoy exciting activities including scuba lake cleanups with divers, a canine water rescue meet-and-greet, and Zumba & stretching before the hike—all while enjoying fresh air and nature. Donations help the Friends of Beltzville continue offering programs for the public.
Note: Events will take place at the beach and the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC).
Event Highlights
Scuba Divers for Lake Cleanup | 9:00 AM
Watch divers protect wildlife and help keep the lake beautiful.
Gentle Yoga | 10:30–11:30 AM & Family Yoga | 12:00–12:30 PM
Stretch, breathe, and reconnect with nature on the lakeside beach.
American Academy of Canine Water Rescue | 12:00–2:00 PM
Meet the Beltzville Water Dogs, learn dog-handling tips, and enjoy a K9 meet-and-greet.
Earth Day Lollipop Hunt | Sign-In 12:30 PM | Hunt 1:00 PM
A sweet, hands-on activity perfect for kids of all ages.
Warm Up with Stretches & Zumba | 1:00 PM
Get moving at the EIC with fun stretches and an energizing Zumba session before the hike.
Earth Day Hike | Sign-In 1:00 PM, Start 2:00 PM
Explore 2.5 miles of shoreline, shady trails, and sunny meadows. Easy-to-moderate, about 1 hour. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and leashed dogs.
Food Drive for Our Local Community
If you haven’t already, bring a non-perishable food item to help support our local food bank. Together, we can care for both our planet and our neighbors!
Extras
Snacks before the hike and a campfire, weather permitting
Bring your refillable water bottle – water will be available
Check Facebook for updates or weather cancellations
About the Friends of Beltzville
An all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to enhancing and conserving the park. A chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are welcome to help the Friends of Beltzville continue offering programs for the public!
Come hike, explore, enjoy yoga, Zumba & stretching, meet dogs, watch scuba divers in action, search for Earth Pops, support our local food bank, and celebrate our park together!