Join us for our Cache In-Trash Out Earth Day event with Chemung River Friends! We will meet at Wisner Park and engage the clean up efforts downtown. All materials for the cleanup will be provided. We will begin around 10:30 and hope to finish up around noon.
Prior to the CITO, our downtown office (109 N. Main Street, Elmira, NY) will be hosting a "Coffee with Friends" event at 9am. If you're interested in a talk about tick borne illnesses, we have Dr. Hurley will update us on the ticks in our area and the diseases they carry. She will also talk about the latest preventive measures as well as what to do if you have a tick on you.
The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed is the community's connection for everything related to the beautiful Chemung River, its tributaries, and the trails and grounds surrounding the river. The 45-mile-long Chemung River is at the center of our efforts to promote regional recreation for guided paddles, fishing, riverside hikes, cross-country skiing, biking, bird watching, nature photography, and other events and programs. We also believe that a clean watershed is what makes for great outdoor recreation, drawing both locals and tourists to the area, and protecting the ecosystem is critical as we advocate for increased responsible usage of our watershed. We work to educate the public on safe and fun recreation around the river, improving the quality of life in the Southern Tier, and helping the community to embrace their role in protecting our precious natural resources.