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SUMMARY:Amphibians\, Insects\, Invertebrates and Birds with Jim Siegel
DESCRIPTION:Who are your watershed kin? Come and meet the neighbors on Thursday\, August 27 at 2:00 at Shepherdstown Public Library. Biologist Jim Siegel\, Ph.D. will introduce the amphibian\, insects\, invertebrates\, and birds that live along Town Run to kids of all ages. Sponsored by Town Run Watershed.
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/amphibians-insects-invertebrates-and-birds-with-jim-siegel/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Homeowner Septic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Alexis Davy from Jefferson County Health Department and Sky Brown from West Virginia Conservation Agency for a homeowner’s workshop on caring for and maintaining your septic system. Information will be shared on available cost-share programs for residents in Jefferson County to pump out and maintain septic systems. This event will be held on June 10 from 4:00 – 5:00 at the Shepherdstown Library.
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/homeowner-septic-workshop-6-10/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Special Events
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SUMMARY:WV Watershed Network Virtual Social Hour: Planting for Pollinators and Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an upcoming WV Watershed Network Virtual Social Hour\, featuring a special presentation by Peggy Bowers on creating habitat for pollinators and birds. \nThis informal virtual gathering is a great opportunity to connect with watershed groups across the state\, learn from local experts\, and explore practical ways to support wildlife in your own backyard. \nEvent Details \nDate: June 2\, 2026Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PMLocation: Virtual (Google Meet Link) \nAbout the Presentation\nPlanting for Pollinators and Birds\nPeggy will share how simple\, intentional gardening practices can: \n\nProvide food and shelter for pollinators and birds\nSupport native ecosystems\nCreate sustainable and beautiful landscapes\n\nThis session is perfect for homeowners\, gardeners\, and anyone interested in improving habitat within their community. \nHow to Join\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/etk-omue-wce \nOr dial:\n(US) +1 929-336-5814\nPIN: 230 025 564#
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/wv-watershed-network-virtual-social-hour-planting-for-pollinators-and-birds/
LOCATION:https://meet.google.com/etk-omue-wce
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
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SUMMARY:Capture the Rain
DESCRIPTION:Capturing the Rain with Green Infrastructure Presentation by Sam Canfield. Included in the presentation will be a walking tour of rain gardens\, swales\, barrels\, and more. Join us on Thursday\, Apr. 30\, 2026\, from 2 – 4 PM at the Historic Reformed Church\, 304 East German Street.
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/capture-the-rain/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:Wild Residents of Town Run: Reptiles\, Birds and Aquatic Invertebrates by Dr. Jim Siegel
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our fellow wildlife residents along Town Run.  A presentation by Dr. James Siegel will cover information on the amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and aquatic invertebrates that reside in or near Town Run. Dr. James Siegel is with the National Fish and Wildlife Service and has extensive experience and training both as a wildlife biologist and ecological anthropologist. Join us on Saturday\, February 28\, at the Shepherdstown Library \n 
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/amphibians-birds-and-insects-town-run-residents/
LOCATION:Shepherdstown Public Library\, 145 HIgbee Lane\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Potomac: World's Most Scenic River Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025 – 7:00 PM EST\nWorld’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Potomac River\nFREE film + discussion event\nDonations accepted at the door\n100% of donations will go to local nonprofit Town Run Watershed group \nFrom its headwaters in West Virginia to its estuary in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay\, the Potomac River was a frontline during the Civil War. On the banks of the river at Harpers Ferry\, a federal armory was raided by abolitionist John Brown in 1859. Passing through Washington D.C. and the national monuments along the Tidal Basin\, the journey ends at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. \nFilm is 50 minutes with brief presentations and audience discussion to follow. \nGeneral admission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime\nPopcorn\, candy\, soft drinks available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please) \nThis screening of World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Potomac River is made possible by Potomac Riverkeeper Network and the Shepherdstown Opera House
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/the-potomac-worlds-most-scenic-river-journeys/
LOCATION:Opera House\, 131 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Plastic Recycling Informational Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, June 24th\, 3:30 pm at the War Memorial Building\, 102 East German Street\, to learn what types of plastic can be recycled\, what cannot be recycled\, and by what processes certain plastic is recycled. Hear from Rick Cooper with  Apple Valley Waste.  Learn also from Emily Whitacre about the types of plastic that can be converted to TREX lumber by the nearby Winchester company.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/plastic-recycling-informational-workshop-town-run-watershed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000
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SUMMARY:Risks and Resiliencies for Water Security in Town Run
DESCRIPTION:The Town Run Watershed Association is excited to announce a special presentation titled “Risks and Resiliencies for Water Security in Town Run” on Thursday\, October 10th at 7:00 PM at the Byrd Center\, Shepherd University. This timely program will address the critical role of Town Run in Shepherdstown’s future water supply and the challenges it faces.  Dr. Nathaniel “Than” Hitt\, Senior Scientist with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, will explore how karst geology\, a defining feature of the local landscape\, impacts Town Run and other municipal water supplies across the region. He will also discuss the potential effects of climate change and land use on water security and highlight key areas where further research is needed. \nWith Shepherdstown preparing to blend water from Town Run with the Potomac River as its primary drinking water source\, understanding the risks and resiliencies involved is more crucial than ever.Attendees will gain insights into the evolving challenges of water resource management and learn how citizen participation can play a vital role in safeguarding the future of the Town Run watershed. \nNathaniel “Than” Hitt brings over 15 years of experience in fisheries\, water quality\, and climate science. He is the Senior Scientist at the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, where he focuses on ensuring the protection of vital waterways throughout the state. Dr. Hitt has a BA from the College of Wooster\, an MS from the University of Montana\, and a PhD from Virginia Tech. Prior to his current role\, he served as a Research Fish Biologist with the US Geological Survey from 2009 to 2024. His extensive research on water security and his passion for community-driven conservation efforts make him an engaging and informative speaker. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Residents\, students\, and anyone interested in the future of water security are encouraged to attend. \nTo learn more about Dr. Hitt’s work\, please visit https://wvrivers.org.
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/geology-and-ground-water-consequences-for-town-run/
LOCATION:Robert C. Byrd Center\, 213 N King Street\, Shepherdstown\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Homeowner Septic Class  10/2024
DESCRIPTION:The Town Run Watershed Association invited Shepherdstown and Jefferson County residents and homeowners to attend a Free Homeowner Septic Class on Saturday\, October 5th\, 2024. \n\n\nThis informative session followed the nationwide SepticSmart Week to bring attention to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems in order to protect property\, local water systems\, and the health of the Town Run. Participants  received information about accessing special grants to cover up to $150 of the cost of a septic pump out. \n\n\n\nSeptic systems\, or on-site wastewater treatment systems\, are designed to manage wastewater from homes or properties that are not connected to a public sewer system. Approximately one in five households in the United States depend on septic systems to treat their wastewater. Malfunctioning septic systems can leach contaminated wastewater into yards\, neighborhoods\, streams and drinking water sources.\n\nThe workshop included:\nWelcome and Introduction to the Town Run Watershed\nKay Schultz\, member of the Town Run Watershed Steering Committee\,  opened the class with an overview of the Town Run Watershed’s current state and the critical steps needed to protect and restore it. Attendees  learned about the importance of Town Run as a future drinking water source\, the threats facing its health\, and how to become a “Friend” of Town Run to support ongoing conservation efforts. \nWell Water to Your Septic Field: An Overview of Septic Systems\nAlexis L. Davy\, Director of Environmental Health for Jefferson County\,  provided a comprehensive overview of septic systems and how they function. She covered why caring and maintaining a septic system is crucial\, what causes systems to fail\, and essential tips for ensuring the long-term health of a septic system. \nCost-Share Programs for Jefferson County Residents\nKristen Bisom from the West Virginia Conservation Agency introduced available cost-share programs for residents in Jefferson County. These programs offer homeowners up to $150 for septic pump outs and maintenance efforts. \nThis event provided a unique opportunity for long-time and new homeowners to learn about protecting drinking water\, maintaining septic systems\, reducing costs\, and appreciating Town Run and the broader environment.
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/homeowner-septic-class-10-2024/
LOCATION:WV
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SUMMARY:Clean Water for All Mural
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/clean-water-for-all-mural/
LOCATION:Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Libary
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000
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SUMMARY:The Town Run Story with Dr. Keith Alexander
DESCRIPTION:A Program of the Town Run Watershed Group \nWhere does Shepherdstown’s drinking water come from? Have you heard that Town Run never runs dry? \nOr that it never floods? Town Run is invincible! Or is it? \n  \n 
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/the-town-run-story/
LOCATION:Robert C. Byrd Center\, 213 N King Street\, Shepherdstown\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T123000
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SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators and Birds
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Peggy Bowers
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-and-birds/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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SUMMARY:Homeowner Septic Class
DESCRIPTION:This informative session followed the nationwide SepticSmart Week to bring attention to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems in order to protect property\, local water systems\, and the health of the Town Run. Participants  received information about accessing special grants to cover up to $150 of the cost of a septic pump out. \n\n\n\nSeptic systems\, or on-site wastewater treatment systems\, are designed to manage wastewater from homes or properties that are not connected to a public sewer system. Approximately one in five households in the United States depend on septic systems to treat their wastewater. Malfunctioning septic systems can leach contaminated wastewater into yards\, neighborhoods\, streams and drinking water sources.\n\nThe workshop  included:\nWelcome and Introduction to the Town Run Watershed\nKay Schultz\, member of the Town Run Watershed Steering Committee\,  opened the class with an overview of the Town Run Watershed’s current state and the critical steps needed to protect and restore it. Attendees  learned about the importance of Town Run as a future drinking water source\, the threats facing its health\, and how to become a “Friend” of Town Run to support ongoing conservation efforts. \nWell Water to Your Septic Field: An Overview of Septic Systems\nAlexis L. Davy\, Director of Environmental Health for Jefferson County\,  provided a comprehensive overview of septic systems and how they function. She covered why caring and maintaining a septic system is crucial\, what causes systems to fail\, and essential tips for ensuring the long-term health of a septic system. \nCost-Share Programs for Jefferson County Residents\nKristen Bisom from the West Virginia Conservation Agency introduced available cost-share programs for residents in Jefferson County. These programs offer homeowners up to $150 for septic pump outs and maintenance efforts. \nThis event provided a unique opportunity for long-time and new homeowners to learn about protecting drinking water\, maintaining septic systems\, reducing costs\, and appreciating Town Run and the broader environment.
URL:https://townrunwatershed.org/event/homeowner-septic-class/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Special Events
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