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Y Walk Wednesdays: Keeping the Susquehanna Out of Our Living Rooms

Category: Event Calendar

Date and Time

  • Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026  6pm

Location

Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA
40 W. Northampton Street

Details

June 10, 2026's Y Walk Wednesday is titled Keeping the Susquehanna Out of Our Living Rooms. Walk leader Laura Holbrook of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority will explain how emergency management agencies work together to plan and keep the Valley safe from flooding. Tour the Levee System, pump stations, and portals downtown and learn about related public safety efforts.

Y Walk Wednesdays are free evening walks featuring downtown history, walking and health, architecture, natural areas and new development in Wilkes-Barre. Walks begin promptly at 6:00 pm leaving the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA lobby, 40 West Northampton St. Walks are approximately 90 minutes long and led by volunteer leaders. Registration not required. For more information, call Michele Schasberger at 570-823-2191 ext. 132.

In case of heavy rain or extreme heat (over 95F), if possible, the walk will be postponed until the following evening. For more information about whether a walk will take place, call the YMCA, 570-823-2191 ext. 109.