Shenango River Watchers is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026! Created in 2001 to restore and protect the environmental, scenic, and recreational attributes of the Shenango River Watershed, join us as we celebrate a quarter-century of work in the Shenango Valley!
Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, November 26 – The 39th Annual Gobble Wobble – A Shenango Valley Tradition! 🦃
Buhl Park in Hermitage, PA
Register for the Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk
Don’t want to race? You can still participate as a Gobble Wobble volunteer!
2027 Shenango River Watchers’ Signature Events:
Saturday, January 9 – Shenango Lake Eagle Fest from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Chestnut Run Swim Beach at Shenango River Lake | Chestnut Run (off of 846) Transfer, PA 16154
Wednesday, March 24 – Public Meeting at 6:00 p.m. – Activities Building in Buhl Park – All Are Welcome!
Saturday, April 3 – Family Clean Up – Clark, PA
Saturday, April 10 – Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Meet at Big Bend – 191 N. Bend Rd, Mercer, PA 16137
Saturday, April 10 – Wings Over Wilhelm hosted by PA DCNR – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Maurice Goddard State Park – Marina Pavilion Area | Includes a bird walk, environmental education, exhibitors, educational sessions.
Thursday, April 22 –Shenango River Watchers’ 26th birthday! Serving the Shenango River Watershed for 26 years! 🎉
Saturday, April 24 – Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day from 10:00 a.m. to noon | Meet at New Hamburg–627 Hamburg Rd, Fredonia, PA 16124
Saturday, April 24 –Earth Day Cleanups from 9 a.m. to noon across the Shenango River Watershed.
Saturday, April 24 – Earth Day Festival from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Linden Pointe, Hermitage PA
Saturday, May 1 – Wildflower Hike – 10:00 a.m. to noon – Shenango Hiking Trail on N. Bend Road in Mercer, PA.
Saturday, May 15– Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day – Kidds Mill Bridge area from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Meet at 99 W. Kidds Mill Rd, Greenville, PA 16125
Saturday, June 5– Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day – Kidds Mill Bridge area from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Meet at 99 W. Kidds Mill Rd, Greenville, PA 16125
Saturday, June 26 – Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day in Big Bend area from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Meet at Big Bend – 191 N. Bend Rd, Mercer, PA 16137
Saturday, June 26 – Summer Paddle Fest – Float with us as we enjoy the recreational attributes of the Shenango River Watershed.
Saturday, July 10 – Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Meet at New Hamburg – 627 Hamburg Rd, Fredonia, PA 16124.
Saturday, July 17 – River Clean Up from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Start at Kidds Mill area towards New Hamburg. You will need to have your own kayak or canoe.
Saturday, July 24 – Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day from 10 a.m. to noon | Meet at 99 W. Kidds Mill Rd, Greenville, PA 16125
Saturday, August 14 – Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day from 10 a.m. to noon | Meet at River Rd/Pipeline 592 River Rd, Greenville, PA 16125
Saturday, August 14 – Shenango River Clean Up from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Start at New Hamburg and work toward Big Bend area. You will need to have your own kayak or canoe.
Saturday, August 28 – Shenango Hiking Trail Work Day from 10 a.m. to noon | Meet at Big Bend – 191 N. Bend Rd, Mercer, PA 16137
Saturday, September 18 – Fall Paddle Fest. Cruise down the Shenango River with your vessel of choice.
Sunday, October 24 – Fall History Hike | Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Big Bend trailhead parking lot on N. Bend Rd near the intersection with Valley Rd in Mercer
Thursday, November 25 – The 40th edition of the annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk in Hermitage, PA. A Thanksgiving Day Tradition!