Visitors to Pinafore Park this week can expected a different look as the St. Thomas-Elgin Children’s Water Festival returns.
Over 3,200 grades 2-5 students from 23 schools will take in the festival running through Friday, where they’ll immerse themselves in an interactive exploration of water, featuring dynamic displays and hands-on experiments.
Highlights of the festival include “Lather Up,” where students experience outdoor shower stalls to grasp the essence of water conservation, “Eagle Survivor,” simulating the impact of polluted water on Bald Eagles’ food supply, and “Beach Postings,” spotlighting the correlation between land use practices and water quality at beaches.
Over 125 volunteers a day from conservation authorities, government agencies, environmental organizations, private businesses and local high schools help to run the Festival, including the 46 activity stations covering diverse water-related topics.
Those visiting Pinafore this week can expect service disruptions between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. The large loop at the park is closed during festival hours and parking may be limited.
myFM will be stopping by the St. Thomas-Elgin Children’s Water Festival on Thursday to take a tour and learn more. Stay tuned to our socials for pictures!
Written by: K. Freeman
