Mark you calendars — the fourth annual Septemberfest will take place on Saturday, September 28th.
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Marcellus Shale
DCNR has received a request to drill a Marcellus gas well within Yellow Creek State Park.
MDS Energy began drilling a Marcellus gas well within the Yellow Creek Conversation Zone; it is now seeking a zoning exception from the county, in order to be able to legally continue this drilling.
The well site located on private property, approximately 1500 feet from the shore of the lake, and within 1/2 mile of both Boy Scout Camp Seph Mack and the DCNR cabins. Many years ago, Indiana County established a buffer zone around the state park, thus the need for an exception before MDS could drill in this area.
- Notice of Meeting – Indiana County Commissioners – April 13th, 10:30am.
- “Zoning Board Urged to Deny Permits for Drilling at Yellow Creek” – Indiana Gazette, March 22, 2011.
- Public Hearing On Proposed Drilling in Yellow Creek Buffer Zone – 7pm, Monday, March 21st
- Indiana County League of Women Voters – Marcellus Resources http://palwv.org/indiana/marcellus_shale/index.htm
- MDS Energy – http://mdsenergy.net/
- –Report: Well drilling violations near 1,500 for Marcellus Shale” – Pittsburgh Post Gazette. from PA Land Trust Association Repor
Adventure Films Screened to Benefit Yellow Creek State Park
For Immediate Release Date:
December 1, 2013
Adventure Films Screened to Benefit Yellow Creek State Park
Indiana, Pa. — Adventure lovers and outdoor enthusiasts find extreme challenges in the fields, hills, forests, and waterways of Pennsylvania. Residents are invited to enjoy the sights and challenges of the outdoors through the lenses of independent film makers at the first Appalachian Film Festival. The festival will be held at the Indiana Theater at 7PM on December 5th and 6th. Admission is $6 at the door ($5 in advance through the theater or Indiana bike shops). All proceeds benefit the non-profit Friends of Yellow Creek State Park.
The festival presents the work of independent film makers from across the country through short films and excerpts. Viewers will experience the drama of adventure racing, free BASE jumping, ice climbing, rock climbing, white water rafting. As a special treat, viewers will get a preview of a film featuring local racers Julia Pollock and Toby Angrove. Both athletes will be present to talk about the films and answer questions. The full-length “Expedition Adventure” will premiere on NBC Universal Sports in December. This film was produced by Indiana-resident Douglas Crytzer.
In addition to co-sponsoring the Appalachian Film Festival, Mr. Crytzer is Founder and President of Gnarly Crew Media; his company, American Adventure Sports produces the North American Adventure Racing Series. Friends of Yellow Creek State Park, and the IUP Sailing Club are the presenting sponsors
Yellow Creek State Park is regularly the site of Xterra off-road triathalons.
Thanks to Friends of Yellow Creek, residents also enjoy some of the best single-track mountain biking in the region; FOYC volunteers have helped construct and maintain over 12 miles of intermediate and advanced biking/hiking trails with a few rock gardens, boulders, log piles. Moderate climbing on sectons of certain trails.
The Friends have also stepped up opportunities for residents to Get Outdoors and learn to sail in cooperation with the IUP Sailing Club.
Get Outdoors PA – Explore Sailing with FOYC and the IUP Sailing Club
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 – SAILING 101
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Meet at the Boat Rental (Main Day-Use Area)
Co-sponsored by DCNR, Friends of Yellow Creek, and the IUP Sailing Club
Join us to explore the sport and art of sailing on Yellow Creek Lake. This two-hour session begins with a lesson on the parts of the sailboat and introduces future sailors to the basics of wind awareness, sail trim, and points of sail. Three US Sailing Certified instructors will be on hand. After this orientation, in the second hour each student will have the chance to enjoy a short sail accompanied by a experienced sailor (weather permitting). We will wear PFDs, but to participate, sailors must be capable of swimming 50 yards in clothing and shoes. Participation is free but is limited to 12 students over the age of 10 years. Pre-registration required. To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913
Artists/Crafters Wanted – Septemberfest 2013
Artists/Crafters Wanted
Friends of Yellow Creek
Yellow Creek State Park
Saturday, Sept 28th from 9am-4pm
About the Festival
This festival is a fundraiser for the non-profit FOYC. Visitors to the park enjoy free water-front activities, races, live music, and other outdoor experiences. FOYC will be selling food, so no food sales is allowed.
Conditions
This event will be limited to the first 20 exhibitors to register. An exhibitors space will be marked off; you may use a 12′ x 12′ space, which will be on the grass in the Yellow Creek “Day Use” area facing the water. Please bring needed tables or shelves for display. Pop-up canopies or shelters are permissable and should be staked down. Unfortunately we cannot provide electric power; generators are not permitted.
Sign Up
To participate, please use the form below. You will be asked to provide basic contact information. As this is our first year with craft sales, we will not charge any registration fee. If you have a good day, we encourage you to support FOYC by becoming a member!
The sign-up form will be closed once we have twenty registrants. Please let us know if you need to cancel, so that we can offer the space to another person.
www.foyc.org
Earth Day Spring Cleanup
Sunday, April 21, 2013 – EARTH DAY SPRING CLEAN-UP
1:00pm – 4:00pm – Meet at the North Shore Pavilion
Come join us to celebrate Earth Day this year at Yellow Creek State Park. We need your help to upgrade the trails, construct a playground, plant trees, upkeep of Native Species and Herb Gardens and help stone the walkways in our Camping Cottage & Yurt area. Bring sturdy shoes, work clothes, work gloves and bring a friend. We have projects for all ability levels and the work party will be on, rain or shine. If you have a large group of volunteers (Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts etc.), please contact Mike Shaffer at (724) 357-7913 to discuss appropriate projects for your group’s numbers and abilities that day. This event is sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek and Yellow Creek State Park. Food and refreshments will be on hand thanks to the generosity of Friends of Yellow Creek. Pre-registration is required, so we know how much food to get and provide enough work projects for everyone. To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913.