Celebrate World Rivers Day in Nanaimo
NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 16, 2015 9:00 AM
Summary
Each year, the last Sunday in September marks World Rivers Day. The City of Nanaimo is pleased to partner with Nanaimo Area Land Trust (NALT) to host events on Sunday, September 27. Join in the festivities from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Bowen Park lower picnic shelter.
Activities for the day include an interpretive stream walk and fry trapping, live music by local bands, Rivers Day tours hosted by Naniamo River Watershed Roundtable (pre-registration required) and a salmon BBQ hosted by NALT.
Link to Strategic Plan: Environmental Responsibility, Cultural Vitality
Key Points
- World Rivers Day events will take place at Bowen Park Lower Picnic Shelter on Sunday, September 27 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.
- Live Music by Mt Benson Ceili Band, TerraZetto, and Jeffrey Randle.
- Pre-registration is required for Rivers Day tours. See page 63 of the Fall and Winter Activity Guide.
Quotes
"We have some great activities, tours and entertainment lined up this year. Join us in celebrating the waterways that are so important to Nanaimo's well being."
Recreation Coordinator
City of Nanaimo
Quick Facts
- Rivers Day is a celebration of the world's waterways and their importance to all life on earth.
- Rivers Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in September and was founded by world-renowned rivers advocate - and British Columbian - Mark Angelo.
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