Community Placemaking Engagement Network is sponsoring the Annual West River Water Fest at West River Memorial Park on Saturday, July 12, taking place from 1 to 4 p.m. at West River Memorial Park at the corner of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Route 34. Menunkatuck Audubon will be there.

This year’s activities will focus on teaching about the nature around the watershed and the things we can do to help care for it. Free canoe and kayak rides, coloring page activities, bird watching, fishing activities, and more! Free hot dogs and packaged snacks will be served throughout the event.

Activities include:

• Free guided family canoe rides during the festival

• Incredible bird life viewed from both land and water, and explained by knowledgeable guides—herons, egrets, Ospreys, woodpeckers and many other types of birds

•  Activities for smaller children including arts and crafts, coloring books, water games, and more

•  Games, science experiments, and educational activities about the watershed ecosystem and aquatic animals

We hope to see you there!