The Bertsch-Hokendauqua-Catasauqua Watershed Association will sponsor a day of watershed education and music for children and their families at the Kreidersville Covered Bridge Park, 100 Covered Bridge Road, Allen Township, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 1.

The program is free and no registration is required.

This interactive family event will introduce kids and their parents to the plants, animals and insects that live in Hokendauqua Creek and nearby habitats at the park. Participants will be able to see water insects under a microscope and in their natural habitat, along with examples of furry and feathered critters that live in the watershed. They will also learn about threats from invasive plant species and how streamside forests protect waterways from pollution. Kids and adults alike can make sun catchers, too.

Watershed association members will provide all the instruction and materials needed for this day of watershed learning and arts and crafts. The Lehigh Valley Charter Arts School Environmental Club will also help with programming at this event.

Participants should wear sunscreen and shoes and clothing that can get wet and dirty. They should also consider bringing a towel and a dry change of clothes.

Throughout the day, live music will be provided by Serene Green and Appalachian Gypsy Tribe, with occasional conservation commentary provided by members of the Bertsch-Hokendauqua-Catasauqua Watershed Association. Smokey Bear will be wandering the park throughout the day, too, visiting with kids and their families.

In case of rain, the watershed education and music event will take place at the park Sunday, June 2.

This program is funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association.

For more information, contact Bob Hosking at 610-262-7680 or bobhoskingjr@gmail.com.

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The Gov. Wolf Historical Society will hold its first annual Garden Faire 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, on the grounds of the society's campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road.

This new event will feature vendors offering a wide variety of plants, including annuals, perennials, roses, herbs, vegetables, trees and shrubs, all displayed in and around three historic buildings and an herb and pleasure garden. A selection of garden art, birdhouses, tools and many other garden-related items will be offered.

Lectures on garden-related topics are scheduled and, when you need a break, enjoy food catered by The Daily Grind in the Schoolhouse Café.

The event will be held rain or shine. Parking is free.

For information, call 610-837-9015 or visit www.govwolf.org.

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The Allen Township and East Allen Township municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

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