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First Waves Erie - Film and Talk Story
Join us on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm at Erie's Blasco Library for a screening of Hiking on Water, a film showcasing Watersmith Guild's First Waves Erie program. This event will be located at the screen outside the CLEER Lab in the Library.
The Confluence
Join us for The Confluence, a night of film and celebration with The Watersmith Guild. We’re coming together to celebrate the joy and transformative power of filmmaking, paddling, and conservation. All are welcome—whether you’ve been on the water with us for years or are new to the paddling world, come connect with our community.
First Waves Beaver County (Workshop 3)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND EDITING WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, September 25th, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (staff: 9:00am)
Location: TRAILS Ministries (918 Seventh Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010)
First Waves Beaver County (Workshop 2)
PADDLEBOARDING | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP | CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, September 18th, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (staff: 9:00am)
Location: Big Rock Park (900 1st Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066)
First Waves Beaver County (Workshop 1)
INTRO TO SUP | THE ART OF FILMMAKING | CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (staff: 9:00am)
Location: Racoon Creek State Park (Beach Area)
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Groundswell hazelwood (Workshop 3)
Documentary FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 6:00pm (staff and volunteers arrive by 1:00pm)
Location: Hazelwood
Meet at: TBD
Groundswell hazelwood (Workshop 2)
Paddleboarding | Stewardship | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 6:00pm (staff and volunteers arrive by 1:00pm)
Location: Monongahela River
Meet at: Three Rivers Water Trail Launch (Duck Hollow) (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jGduN5Y2bBdaMVbe9)
Groundswell hazelwood (Workshop 1)
Paddleboarding | Ecology | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (staff and volunteers arrive by 10:00am)
Location: McDanel’s Boat Launch - Moraine State Park
Meet at: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rbrz2cM9ntoNj1DF7
First Waves Indiana (Workshop 3)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND EDITING WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2025
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (Instructors and Mentors to arrive at 10:00am)
Location: Indiana County Conservation District - 435 Hamill Road, Indiana PA 15701
First Waves Indiana (Workshop 2)
RIVER SUP | CONSERVATION | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (Staff and Mentors: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Greenhouse Park - 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
First Waves Indiana (Workshop 1)
INTRO TO SUP | INTERACTIVE WILDLIFE | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (Staff and Mentors: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Yellow Creek State Park (Lakeview Pavillion): https://maps.app.goo.gl/9bqMe6zjUP4b7baT6
First Waves Pittsburgh (Workshop 3)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND EDITING WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, July 24th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Frick Environmental Center (2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217)
First Waves of Negley Run (Workshop 3)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND EDITING WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Time: 11:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Kingsley Association Community Center (6435 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206)
First Waves of Negley Run (Workshop 2)
INTRO TO SUP | THE ART OF FILMMAKING | NATIVE MUSSEL STUDY WORKSHOP
Date: Monday, July 28th, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Allegheny Islands State Park
First Waves Pittsburgh (Workshop 2)
INTRO TO SUP | THE ART OF FILMMAKING | NATIVE MUSSEL STUDY WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm (Mentors and Staff: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Allegheny Islands State Park
First Waves of Negley Run (Workshop 1)
RIVER SUP | CONSERVATION | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Location: Greenhouse Park - 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
First Waves Erie (Workshop 3)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND EDITING WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Mercyhurst University (501 East 38th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16546)
First Waves Erie (Workshop 2)
Presque Isle Bay Paddle | Maritime water sampling | CLEER Lab analysis
Date: Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Time: 10:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Bayfront Maritime Center and Center for Lake Erie Education and Research
40 Holland St, Erie, PA 16507
First Waves Erie (Workshop 1)
Intro to SUP | CONSERVATION | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Monday, July 13th, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Presque Isle State Park - Lagoon Boat Launch Area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/NmmFJNUfaYPXf1Um9)
First Waves Pittsburgh (Workshop 1)
RIVER SUP | CONSERVATION | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Greenhouse Park - 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
First Waves Alleghenies (Workshop 3)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND EDITING WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (Staff and Mentors: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center (411 3rd Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906)
First Waves Alleghenies (Workshop 2)
WATERSHED CONSERVATION | HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (Staff and Mentors: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Greenhouse Park - 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
First Waves Alleghenies (Workshop 1)
RIVER SUP | THE ART OF FILMMAKING | POSITIVE HEALTH WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (Staff and Mentors: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Greenhouse Park - 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
First Waves Johnstown (Workshop 3)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND EDITING WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, June 5th, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (Instructors and Mentors to arrive at 10:00am)
Location: Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center (411 3rd Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906)
First Waves Johnstown (Workshop 2)
RIVER SUP | CONSERVATION | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (Staff and Mentors: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Greenhouse Park - 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
First Waves Johnstown (Workshop 1)
INTRO TO SUP | Watershed Science | THE ART OF FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (Staff and Mentors: 10:00am arrival)
Location: Greenhouse Park - 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
Aqua Lab Adventures - McKeesport (Field Trip 2)
Aqua Lab Adventures - Propel Braddock Hills
Field Trip 2
Aqua Lab Adventures - McKeesport (Field Trip 1)
Aqua Lab Adventures - Propel Braddock Hills
Field Trip 1
Aqua Lab Adventures - Braddock Hills (Field Trip 3)
Aqua Lab Adventures - Propel Braddock Hills
Field Trip 3
Aqua Lab Adventures - Braddock Hills (Field Trip 2)
Aqua Lab Adventures - Propel Braddock Hills
Field Trip 2
Aqua Lab Adventures - Braddock Hills (Field Trip 1)
Aqua Lab Adventures - Propel Braddock Hills
Field Trip 1
Aqua Lab Adventures - East (Field Trip 2)
Aqua Lab Adventures - Propel East
Field Trip 2