Other Events

Upcoming Events

Barton Party in the Park 2010

Once again the GCWA will be hosting its rubber duck race fundraiser during the Party in the Park in Barton on August 21, 2010.  Come on down to Barton for a fun-filled day of food, music, and entertainment!

GCWA 5k Race Fundraiser

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Recent Events

Savage State Park Stream Clean Up

The GCWA partnered with the Savage River Watershed Association and AmeriCorps NCCC River5 to clean up Big Run on April 26, 2010.

Allegany County  Residents Backyard Buffer Program

The GCWA gave away 25 free trees to 60 Allegany County residents living along waterways.

Barton Party in the Park
GCWA volunteers attended the 12th annual Barton Party in the Park on August 15. The GCWA will had a booth set-up throughout the day which educate and entertain attendees. We also held a rubber duck race at 2pm and we thank everyone who participated.

Youghiogheny River Watershed Festival

The GCWA held a rain barrel workshop during the Youghiogheny River Watershed Association Festival. The Yough Fest featured blue grass music, tubing races, contests, and vendors. The event was free and open to the public. For more information on hostng a GCWA rain barrel workshop, please contact Kelly Martin.

Appalachian Festival

GCWA volunteers attended the 4th annual Appalachian Festival September 19, 2009. The festival featured regional music and educational forums all day. We had a booth set up throughout the day which attracted many people with differing interests.

Rain barrel workshop
The GCWA hosted a rain barrel workshop April 22, 2009 during Focus Frostburg at Frostburg State University on Earth Day. The event was open to the public and there was no cost for the rain barrels. More information on Focus Frostburg and Earth Day events can be found through the FSU Living Green Learning Green Iniative.