Many exhibitors are hosting activities right at their booths! Here are just a few examples:
Fly-Tying with Trout Unlimited
Chapter members will provide fly-tying demonstrations throughout the day. Visitors will be invited to tie flies. Fly fishing equipment will be on display with anglers available to explain basic
information about fly fishing.
Disc Golf Mini Course
Discover the sport of disc golf and try your hand at putting a disc to a basket.
E-Bikes with Link Cyclery
Explore the ins and outs of e-bikes and ask about a test ride.
DON’T MISS A PHOTO OP WITH SMILEY THE BUS!
Balance Bike Rodeo with PA Downtown Center
Loaner bikes and helmets oriented to beginning riders. It will feature opportunities to learn about road safety and practice safe riding skills as well as just learn to balance (as opposed to riding with training wheels). This will also expose parents and caregivers to the idea of balance bikes.
Susquehanna University Field Station
Explore the Macroinvertebrate Discovery Table, Native Seedballs, and a Seek App Scavenger Hunt.
S.T.R.I.K.E. K9 Search & Rescue
Meet the dogs and learn about what’s involved in training.
SVARC – Susquehanna Valley Amateur Radio Club
Experience amateur radio in action with live demonstrations, chat with local radio operators, and even get on the air yourself. Discover how this hobby brings people together and provides reliable communication.
Secure My Cargo
Watch live demonstrations of proper tie-down techniques for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other outdoor gear. Pick up practical tips for transporting your equipment safely and securely.
Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association & Vernal School
Explore the effects of plastic pollution on our rivers through engaging displays and discussions about microplastics and river debris. Don’t miss the kayak made from recycled plastic bottles and hear the story behind its creation.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Test your angling skills with the Backyard Bass Fishing Game! Using a plastic lure and lifelike fish targets, visitors of all ages can safely practice casting, improve their technique, and learn to identify some of Pennsylvania’s most popular fish species. It’s a fun, hands-on introduction to the sport of fishing.
Crank Therapy
See a bicycle-powered sewing machine in action and discover how old bicycle inner tubes are transformed into unique, reusable products. Stop by to watch the demonstration and pick up a free keychain made from recycled bike tubes while supplies last.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)
Explore how communities prepare for and reduce flood risks through interactive floodplain management activities, a hands-on flood tool demonstration for kids, and discussions about hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness.
Chesapeake Gateways
Discover the Chesapeake Gateways Network and the many ways to explore, experience, and connect with the region’s natural, cultural, and historic places. Their team of seasonal park rangers and interpretation ambassadors will provide engaging activities, conversation, and a chance to explore a rotating selection of programs and materials.
AND SO MUCH MORE!