The Friends of Salt Springs Park, Inc. • PO Box 541 • Montrose PA • 18801 • 570.967.7275 • info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org
All-American Patriotic Music Saturday, July 3, 7 pm. Join us at the Pavilion at Salt Springs Park for another evening of stirring music in celebration of our country's birth. This year, The Mountain Aire Brass Quintet will play for us.
For this evening, the group plans to include a medley of George Cohen patriotic songs, some Sousa Marches including Stars and Strips Forever, and a medley of the Armed Forces theme songs for each branch of the Armed Services. They will begin with Star Spangled Banner. Wear comfortable shoes, because they'll also throw in a few Dixieland pieces and a couple of polkas we'll want to dance to. More details below.
Share Your Stories One of the missions of the Friends is to preserve Salt Springs' history, and we need your help to do this. "Any age, any era" -- No matter what age you are, we'd love to hear about your experiences and memories of Salt Springs and the surrounding Franklin Forks community. For the benefit of the present and future generations, take some time to write about your school days, family members, church groups, work experiences, or other people and events that inspired you. If you have some old photographs, we'd love to see them, too. You can e-mail us at info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org or mail us at P.O. Box 541, Montrose, PA 18801. We look forward to hearing from you.
Past Programs Browse the new section in our Photo Album showing highlights of past programs.
√ All programs are open to the public.
√ All programs meet at the Wheaton House, unless otherwise indicated.
√ Pre-registration is required for some workshops. Register by calling the park.
√ Program fees, when charged, are payable at the event. Friends of Salt Springs Park members will receive a discount on some program fees.
√ For more information on any of the programs or to register, call the park at 570-967-7275.
√ Workshops with low registration may be cancelled up to 48 hours in advance. Registrants will be notified by phone.
√ Programs may be cancelled because of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstance.
√ For last minute updates, call the park at 570-967-7275.
Saturday, June 5, 10 am - NATIONAL TRAILS DAY HIKE AT SALT SPRINGS
Join us on National Trails Day (NTD) for a hike at Salt Springs. NTD is sponsored by the American Hiking Association, in part to make people aware that "Trails do not just appear for our enjoyment; it takes many hours of planning, labor, and negotiating to develop them." Meet at the Wheaton House for a couple hours of fresh air and camaraderie.
Sunday, June 27, 1 pm - CURRENT STATUS OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT BREEDING PROGRAM
Presented by Robin Wildermuth, forester from Pike County. Will the real chestnuts ever be able to live here again? Come and learn where we are in the probability of producing a disease free tree. Sponsored by the Forest Landowners Association. Held in the Pavilion (you can drop people off at the Pavilion, but you must park in the main parking lot and walk over). No fee or pre-registration.
Saturday, July 3, 7 pm - ALL AMERICAN PATRIOTIC MUSIC
Join us again for another evening of patriotic music and singing around a campfire at the Pavilion. This year, The Mountain Aire Brass Quintet will play and lead us in song. The group members (shown left to right) are Mike Krauss (trumpet), Jay Thornton (trombone), Alex Creamer (vocalist), Jack Moulton (tuba), Bobbie Jo Kelsey (vocalist), Jay Kosta (french horn), and Bill Printz (trumpet). Bring chairs or blankets to sit on and marshmallows to toast after the program. Rain or shine. Meet at the Pavilion (you can drop people off at the Pavilion, but you must park in the main parking lot and walk over). No fee or pre-registration -- but we'll pass the hat for donations.