First Friday in Downtown Lancaster

9 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603,Lancaster PA 17603

02 June, 2023

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Join us in Penn Square in downtown Lancaster to celebrate the kick off of Water Week 2023! Partner organizations, including the City of Lancaster, will be on hand to share information about how you can take action for cleaner streams and rivers. And did we mention we'll be giving away free native trees and shrubs? While you're downtown celebrating with us, plan to visit the Lancaster City Welcome Center to view a curated collection of materials from the City’s River Connections project. Hear stories of Lancastrians’ connections to the Conestoga River, stories that center the experiences of people of color in our community. The exhibit features works by Sir Dominique Jordan, Terian Mack, Keisha Finnie, Sai Parra, Aniah Heaven, and more! Plus, hear insights from the artists, recorded by WE & Company, about what it meant to be a part of this project. Photo: Michelle Johnsen What is Lancaster Water Week?Now in its 7th year, Lancaster Water Week celebrates the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, PA. These cricks and creeks are the source of our drinking water, drive economic and agricultural growth, and allow us to escape into nature to fish, paddle, and swim. Many of these beautiful streams are polluted, but there is an incredible effort underway to bring them back to health in our lifetime. Join us during Water Week for over 40 events as we paddle, stomp, explore, volunteer, and take action as a community to protect our streams and rivers for the future! Learn more: www.lancasterwaterweek.org Thank you to our incredible Lancaster Water Week Sponsors for their generous support!