Celebrate World Rivers Day at Bowen Park

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 17, 2014 10:45 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment department is pleased to present World Rivers Day on Sunday, September 28. Join in the festivities from 11:00 am to 3:00 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.

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Key Points

World Rivers Day events will take place at Bowen Park Lower Picnic Shelter on Sunday, September 28 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Activities include: interpretive stream walk and Fry trapping, informative and interactive booths, live music by local bands, salmon BBQ hosted by NALT and Rivers Day tours hosted by Nanaimo River Watershed Roundtable.
Live Music by BoodabooM, Joan Wallace & the Marty's and Mt. Benson Ceili Band.
Pre-registration is required for Rivers Day tours. See page 70 of the Fall and Winter Activity Guide.

Quotes

"Rivers Day is a great way to celebrate the waterways we are fortunate to have in Nanaimo. Come on out to Bowen Park and enjoy fun activities for all ages."

Deborah Beck

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.

Contact:

Deborah Beck

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

250-756-5203

deborah.beck@nanaimo.ca

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