WHEN:Sat., Mar. 28, 2020
(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

WHERE:Archibald Johnson Conservation Area
615 Berry's Bridge Rd.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:March 19, 2020
11:59 p.m.

Eroding Streambanks

Do you have a small stream on your property that is slowly (or maybe quickly) getting deeper? Are you losing property as it caves in or slumps off into the water during heavy rain events? In some cases you need a professionally designed stream restoration plan to fix these issues, but you may also be able to repair minor streambank erosion problems at home with a simple and affordable technique known as live staking.

Live Staking

At this workshop, we will teach you about the process of cutting and planting live stakes, branch segments of trees and shrubs that are planted during their winter dormancy. We will spend about 30 minutes discussing how the process works and then the remainder of the time we will spend practicing the techniques directly in a stream at the workshop site. You will gain the skills you need to repeat this experience at your stream while also helping to repair a stream in need (Pennsylvania has over 18,000 miles of impaired streams throughout the state.)

What to Wear and Bring

Livestaking must take place while the trees are still dormant, but also when the soil is workable. The entire workshop will take place outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.

In order to plant livestakes into streambanks, entering the stream is necessary. Proper footwear is necessary for all participants including knee boots, rain boots, waders, or other footwear that can get wet. Participants without proper footwear can contribute in other ways.

Climbing in and out of the stream may require a little agility. Some work can be done from outside the stream if you would still like to attend and observe.

Expect your hands to get wet and/or muddy, participants are asked to bring work gloves and refillable water bottles.