Events

.****Schuylkill County Sketchers

Every 3rd Saturday @ 10am (except April 19th)

Gather together with like-minded people who enjoy nature and creativity at this monthly nature journaling walk. No art experience is necessary. You need something to draw on and draw with. Bring your favorite color tools along if you have them (colored pencils, watercolor, etc.) Learn as you observe nature and get drawing and art tips along the way. This is free for all ages and held outdoors. Meet in the upper parking lot at the Clubhouse.

For more info e-mail Contactskooksketchers@hotmail.com

*****Annual Betty Dietz and Bruce Schneck Memorial 2025 Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Fishing Event –

Kick-off April 12th. - More fish and more tags.

*****Stupendous Sensory Sweet Arrow Walk

Sunday April 13th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm| Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse

A meditative trek encouraging walkers to use all of their senses

Easy walk, 1-2 miles depending on group

Varying terrain of gravel, dirt, and occasional tree root

Pet & family friendly

*****Spring Clean-up and Invasive Patrol at Frog Hollow Nature Area

April 19, 2025 9:00AM-12:00PM-

Meet at the Frog Hollow parking area on Stone Mountain Road outside of Friedensburg.

Join our dedicated volunteers in the annual spring clean-up of Frog Hollow to get things ready for the busy spring and summer months ahead. We will clear debris off the trails and go after the many non-native invasive plants that call Frog Hollow home. You don’t need any special skills to help with this.

Wear sturdy shoes and long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Bring gardening gloves. Also make sure to bring along insect repellent and water. Free and open to the public.

**** Easter Sunrise Service

Sunday April 20th from 6:30 AM.

☀️ Sunrise Service: Join us at Sweet Arrow Lake at 6:30 AM for a beautiful sunrise service. Followed by a light breakfast in the clubhouse! Sponsored by the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church.

****Wildflower Walk at Frog Hollow Nature Area

April 26, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Audrey Wells will be your host.

Let's discover what early-blooming flowers are showing their faces and why they bloom when some days it is still cold. Learn about native plants and the invasive plants competing with them. Bring a flower field guide if you like. Trails can be muddy and rough. Wear appropriate shoes. No dogs please! Free and open to the public.

*****Bird Walk with Technology at Frog Hollow Nature Area

May 3, 2025 8:00-9:30 AM

Meet at the Frog Hollow parking area on Stone Mountain Road outside of Friedensburg.

We will stroll through Frog Hollow and look and listen for birds that either live at Frog Hollow year-round or are stopping there during their migration north. We will also show you the technology that is now available to birders. But with that technology comes the responsibility to use it ethically so we’ll discuss the do’s and don’ts of birding with technology.

The trails may be rough and wet at this time of year so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Bring along insect repellent and water.

Free and open to the public.

*****Plant and Seed Exchange sponsored by The Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association

Sunday, May 18 2025 2:00 PM At the Waterfall Parking Lot off Waterfall Road.

We will be in the smaller pavilion closer to the overflow. PLEASE NOTE: Another event will be in the large pavilion.

As you are working in your garden, pot up any extra plants, label them and bring to the plant swap. Bring your extra plants, from dividing or volunteer seedlings, and swap for an equivalent number of different plants potted by your neighbors. Includes flowers, herbs, veggies, house plants, trees, shrubs, and bulbs/tubers. Also bring seeds you have collected-in individual envelopes, labeled and dated.

You can use popsicle sticks or recycled plastic spoons and knives or cut out tabs from plastic jugs for labels.

This is an interactive event where everyone has an opportunity to present their plants, along with anecdotal sharing on origins and care suggestions. This has become a twice annual (Spring and Fall) community event to spend time with like-minded neighbors. Free and open to the public.

Questions, call 570-449-5686 or text 570-990-9131.

*****Fabulous Foraging Walk

Saturday, May 24th 3:00pm-4:30pm | Sweet Arrow Lake Waterfall Pavillion

Learn the 411 on foraging code, plus learn easily identifiable plants

with Hemlock Hannah.

Easy walk, millage will vary; lots of stopping to look at plants.

Pets and children not recommended

****Memorial Day Concert

Monday May 26th, 6-8pm, @ the Clubhouse Pavilion

M & J Big Band will perform at the Pavilion on the grounds of the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Everyone enjoys the annual performance of the “Big Band” at Sweet Arrow. This outdoor concert is FREE and open to the public and is part of the Sweet Arrow Arts in the Park Program sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and made possible with a grant from the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation. “Please bring lawn chairs.” (raindate Sept 1)

For info call 570-345-8952 (leave a message)

*****Red Creek Wildlife Center

It’s getting Wild at the Sweet Arrow Lake Waterfall Pavilion on Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 pm

Red Creek gives over 4000 sick and injured wild animals a year a second chance through rehabilitation. There are only 27 wildlife rehabs in the state of Pennsylvania so we are fortunate to have their valuable services here in Schuylkill County. We have taken a number of injured animals found at Sweet Arrow to Red Creek over the years including one of our first Bald Eaglets that was injured when their nest fell. Their wildlife outreach program introduces some of their wild friends who share our planet and provides information about the animals and what they do at the Center. This program is FREE and open to the public and is sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association with the help of a grant from the Benevolent Association of Pottsville. Rain or Shine the Pavilion is fine. If it’s fair, bring a chair for seating on the lawn. The Waterfall Pavilion is at 48 Waterfall Rd., Pine Grove. For info call 570-345-8952 (leave a message)

**** Summer Youth Day Camp

Sponsored this year at Frog Hollow Nature Area outside of Friedensburg, PA. The dates are June 16 -18, Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 noon. Children going into grades 1 to 5 are eligible. The camp can accommodate 20 attendees so pre-registration is required. Download the information flyer and application for more information.

****First Annual Frog Hollow June Family Festival

Saturday June 14, 2025 10 am to 3 pm

$5.00 cover charge for adults 16 and up, children free

• Special family interactive Music at 10:30

• Bring your own water bottle

• Light finger foods

• Artists

• Children's activities and crafts

• Naturalists on hand

• Rain or shine