This Saturday
the 25th, the James River Association will be hosting the Fourth Annual
James RiverFest at Eco Discovery Park in James City County. This years’
festival will have many new and exciting features sure to appeal to anyone who
wants to learn more about preserving “our nation’s founding river”.
Have you ever
wondered how long a Great Atlantic Sturgeon can grow to be, what a water
footprint is, or how to properly escape an environmental fire? This year learn these and much more as we
focus on learning about our environment and how we can protect it for
generations to come.
Along with
the James River Association and Eco Discovery Park, our friends at Historic
Jamestowne, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Chippokes Plantation State Park,
the Mariner’s Museum, James City County Fire Department, Stormwater and Parks
and Recreation Divisions, and many more will be providing fun and educational
activities for all ages.
Participate
in one of Chesapeake Experience’s free kayak paddles down Powhatan Creek or
take a free pontoon boat ride with Jamestown Boat Tours. Eco Discovery Park will also have bikes,
kayaks, and stand up paddleboards available to rent throughout the day.
See Forever
Wild’s live animal demonstration and a touch tank displaying critters found
right in our river. Bring the kids to complete our ‘treasure map’ of questions
to which only our educational tents can provide the answers - learn something
new while having fun!
A selection
of incredibly talented local artisans will be showcasing their work and we
can’t forget the food! In Layman Terms and The UnXpected, both local bands,
will be providing live music during the event.
Take
advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy our river and all that it has to
offer! We hope to see you there!
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