# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Earth Day Hike and Events With The Friends of Beltzville and Staff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Earth Day at Beltzville State Park!

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a FREE, family-friendly celebration!  

New this year! Support our local community with a food drive. Bring a non-perishable food item to drop off at the hike sign-in table.

In addition, enjoy exciting activities including scuba lake cleanups with divers, a canine water rescue meet-and-greet, and Zumba & stretching before the hike—all while enjoying fresh air and nature.  Donations help the Friends of Beltzville continue offering programs for the public.

Note: Events will take place at the beach and the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC).

Event Highlights
Scuba Divers for Lake Cleanup | 9:00 AM
Watch divers protect wildlife and help keep the lake beautiful.

Gentle Yoga | 10:30–11:30 AM & Family Yoga | 12:00–12:30 PM
Stretch, breathe, and reconnect with nature on the lakeside beach.

American Academy of Canine Water Rescue | 12:00–2:00 PM
Meet the Beltzville Water Dogs, learn dog-handling tips, and enjoy a K9 meet-and-greet.

Earth Day Lollipop Hunt | Sign-In 12:30 PM | Hunt 1:00 PM
A sweet, hands-on activity perfect for kids of all ages.

Warm Up with Stretches & Zumba | 1:00 PM
Get moving at the EIC with fun stretches and an energizing Zumba session before the hike.

Earth Day Hike | Sign-In 1:00 PM, Start 2:00 PM
Explore 2.5 miles of shoreline, shady trails, and sunny meadows. Easy-to-moderate, about 1 hour. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and leashed dogs.

Food Drive for Our Local Community
If you haven’t already, bring a non-perishable food item to help support our local food bank. Together, we can care for both our planet and our neighbors!

Extras
Snacks before the hike and a campfire, weather permitting

Bring your refillable water bottle – water will be available

Check Facebook for updates or weather cancellations

About the Friends of Beltzville
An all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to enhancing and conserving the park. A chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are welcome to help the Friends of Beltzville continue offering programs for the public!

Come hike, explore, enjoy yoga, Zumba & stretching, meet dogs, watch scuba divers in action, search for Earth Pops, support our local food bank, and celebrate our park together!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lehighton/earth-day-hike-and-events-with-the-friends-of-beltzville-and-staff/200029754594619
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, kids, dance, entertainment, zumba, dog, food-drinks, yoga, meet-and-greet, meetups, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 241

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lehighton
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2950 Pohopoco Dr, Lehighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18235
- **lat**: 40.86475
- **long**: -75.6292
- **full address**: 2950 Pohopoco Dr, Lehighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18235

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Earth Day Hike and Events With The Friends of Beltzville and Staff being held?
  - **A:** Earth Day Hike and Events With The Friends of Beltzville and Staff takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 2950 Pohopoco Dr, Lehighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18235.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Earth Day Hike and Events With The Friends of Beltzville and Staff?
  - **A:** Earth Day Hike and Events With The Friends of Beltzville and Staff is organized by Friends of Beltzville State Park.

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