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RiverFest
August 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 21st
1 – 5 pm | Free (donations welcome)
Presented by NBNC & Friends of the Winooski
Cool off in the heat of summer at this community-wide, family-friendly river celebration! Visit each river access point at the Nature Center to partake in different activities and adventures along the North Branch.
- Walk the North Branch with NBNC Teacher-Naturalists in search of river critters.
- Join workshops on aquatic biodiversity and habitat conservation.
- Bring an innertube, canoe, kayak or paddleboard to float the river.
- Learn about river dynamics and how to protect streams.
- Make art with local artists and naturalists.
- Listen to live music at the river shore.
- Check out aquatic exhibits and aquaria.
- Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon playing by the water.
- much more!
When we take care of our rivers, they take care of us! We’ll see you at RiverFest!
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