YELLOW CREEK SEA SCOUTS ANNOUNCE SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE!

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We hope you’ll drop by one or both of the Friends of Yellow Creek’s upcoming ‘Windy Warm-Ups’ in March and April to learn more about our Maritime Explorer Club and Sea Scouts Ship (and get some hands-on experience).  After that, we’ll be having sign-ups for each program in May.  Here’s the dates you’ll need to circle:

20MAR24 – March Windy Warm Up

24APR24 – April Windy Warm Up

15MAY24 – Sign-Up Night

Be sure to click the following link to learn more about these events and to RSVP to one or both of our Windy Warm-ups:  https://bit.ly/YellowCreekSeaScoutsSpring2024

Messabout

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IUP Sailing Club and FOYC invite members to enjoy the second annual Messabout at the Sailing Base.

Sailors from PennState Erie and Pitt will join IUP for informal races. There will be social sailing, paddle boarding, and a BBQ.

FOYC supports the sailing base, providing free group lessons in sailing during the summer and access to a community “fleet” of sailboats and paddleboards.

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Volunteer – Spring Thaw – Trail Work Day – April 2, 10am

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Our annual “spring thaw” trail work day is less than two weeks away, so please join us if you can.
When:  Saturday April 2nd at 10:00 a.m. until mid-afternoon (or as long as you want to stay)
Where:  We will meet at the first parking lot to the right after entering the “Day Use Area” entrance.  Click on these coordinates 40.570422, -79.018380 to view the location on Google Maps.  Once there, we’ll divvy up into smaller groups.
What to bring:  Gloves, hydration, light snacks, your favorite trail tool.  Dress appropriately and prepare to get dirty!  Also your bike if you would like to ride afterward.
I’ll make arrangements to get the club trail tools, but if you have something in particular that you like; rake, shovel, rock bar, etc. bring it along.
Please come give us a hand!
We have a lot of projects planned to work on including:
  • Completely replacing the last two bridges on the western end of Damsite Trail.
  • Also on Damsite Trail, we will be constructing a heavily switchbacked reroute that will lead up to the Bear Cave Loop.  This will keep us in the woods by avoiding the climb up what was formerly Cresswell Road and also alleviate some drainage issues.
  • Complete a minor reroute on 1400 to avoid a drainage issue.
  • If we receive our PNDI clearance in time, we also have another reroute we would like to cut in on Long Haul that will keep the trail in the woods instead of briefly dropping down onto the access road.
Did I mention that we would like your help?
Any questions, please contact me or A.J.
Thank you,
Aaron
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Volunteers – Tree Planting – April 13

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FOYC is pleased to be collaborating with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and DCNR to improve water quality at Yellow Creek. You are welcome to join us in planting some 300 young trees along the banks of the creek and other marshy areas at Yellow Creek.  See the flier below for details.  Volunteers are requested to pre-register with the park by contacting Lisa Meadows (limeadows@pa.gov)


Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

Riparian (Stream-side) Tree Planting

Volunteer Information

A riparian restoration project involves planting approximately 200 tree and shrub seedlings per acre. All planting are done by hand and plants can be bare-root, livestakes, and/or small (approximately 1-3 year old) potted trees and shrubs all native to Pennsylvania.

Prior to planting, volunteers are educated about the importance of trees for water quality and wildlife and how the Watershed Program of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) is implementing projects to help improve areas in need of stream restoration. A demonstration will be done on how to plant the trees properly and safely.

Volunteers should plan to be outdoors for the day, roughly 4-6 hours, and dress accordingly based on the local forecast. Sturdy shoes or boots should be worn and gloves are recommended. Stream side areas can be wet, so waterproof/resistant gear is advisable.

Volunteers should pack a field lunch and have enough water to stay hydrated for the day.

Dress and Gear Check-list:

Suggested Protective Gear

  • Work gloves, gardening gloves are acceptable
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellant

Proper Dress

  • Dress for the weather, layers will help regulate body temperature depending on activity
  • Pants, long sleeves, and hats protect from the sun and insects
  • Sturdy work boots (preferably waterproof) will help keep feet dry and comfortable

 

Yellow Creek Messabout

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Yellow Creek Messabout

(a fall, sailing festival)

Noon, Sunday 9/27

You are invited to a fall sailing festival at Yellow Creek State Park. Come join us for sailing, socializing and food. Beginning at noon, we expect sailors from University of Pittsburgh and Gannon University to join IUP for informal racing. We’ll have social sailing on FOYC boats and SUPs (stand-up paddle boards) for Friends members. But if you’re not a member, come join the festivities and find out about our sailing lessons and growing community sailing opportunities.

The Messabout is a relaxed alternative to the formal regatta. Bring your boat, if you have one … or hitch a ride with the friendly sailors at Yellow Creek. We’ll provide hotdogs, BBQ supplies and drinks. You’re welcome to bring your own favorite food to grill and share.

Yellow Creek Messabout is co-sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek (FOYC.org) and the IUP Sailing Club (http://iblog.iup.edu/iupsailing/).

The Yellow Creek sailing base is accessible via College Lodge Road off of Rt. 422. (Beach launching only at the sailing base; if you are bringing a trailerable boat, please launch from one of the park launch ramps on the north shore.) Email FriendsOfYellowCreek@gmail.com for more information.