May 1, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Linda Smith
Water Festival Coordinator
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
519-451-2800 ext. 224
[email protected]
Fun for Everyone at the Children’s Water Festival Family Night at Fanshawe Conservation Area
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority invites the public to Fanshawe Conservation Area (1424 Clarke Rd., London) on Thursday, May 11th from 5 pm – 8 pm to explore the importance of water through games, activities, crafts, exhibits, and more.
The event is geared to all ages and is completely free to attend. Activities include:
- Live birds of prey shows
- Live snake shows
- Wetland origami
- Fish casting game
- Canoeing
- Birdfeeder building
- Nature School activities
- Indoor rowing machine competition
- Tree watering
- Canoe trailer bike demos
- Story walk
- Water festival activity stations
- Community art activity
- Book reading by John and Jan Everett
- Vegetable seed planting
- Archeology demos
- Ice and water play
- Community drumming circle
- Multi-seat bike demos
- Fire trucks
- And more!
Best of all, you can arrive hungry as there will be several food trucks on hand!
The Family Night is part of the week-long London-Middlesex Children’s Water Festival which teaches elementary students about the value of water in their everyday lives. Family Night is a chance for the public to participate in the fun!
“After a four-year pandemic hiatus, we’re coming back with a splash!” said Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator. “Come out to explore the world of water through hands-on activities that the whole family will love. The event is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of water in a fun way – and make memories too!”
For event updates, follow the Family Night Facebook event page.
Thank you to the many enthusiastic and dedicated Water Festival Sponsors, including the City of London, Thames Valley District School Board, and London District Catholic School Board, for making this event possible!
