April 25, 2023
For Immediate Release听
Contact:听
Linda Smith
Water Festival Coordinator
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519-451-2800 ext. 224
[email protected]听
London-Middlesex Children鈥檚 Water Festival Teaches Children about the Importance of Water听
From May 9th to 12th, 4,000 students in Grades 2 to 5 will explore the world of water through hands-on activities as part of the at Fanshawe Conservation Area.听
The festival features more than 50 interactive activity stations focused on five water-related themes: Water Conservation, Protection, Science, Technology, and Attitude. The activities all align with Ontario鈥檚 education curriculum.听
Maintaining the quality and quantity of water is a vital component of fostering a healthy environment. The London-Middlesex Children鈥檚 Water Festival inspires children to consider the value of water and protect it for future generations.听
鈥淗elping students to understand the importance of water in their daily lives helps to instill a sense of stewardship and appreciation for the environment,鈥� said Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator. 鈥淥ver 600 volunteers are looking forward to engaging with the students through games, activities, and demonstrations.鈥�听
On Wednesday, May 10th, the media is invited to Fanshawe Conservation Area to experience the festival.
Agenda:
10:30 am: Welcome and Introduction
10:45 am: Festival tour
11:45 am: Lunch and interview opportunity with the Water Festival Coordinator
The festival is organized by a group of committed volunteers from the City of London, Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence, GM: CAMI, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, Lake Huron and Elgin Area Water Supply Systems, London District Catholic School Board, London Children鈥檚 Museum, Middlesex-London Health Unit, Ontario Clean Water Agency, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Thames Valley District School Board, Unifor Local 88, 糖心直播, and YMCA of Southwestern Ontario.听听听
There are many community sponsors, including the City of London, London District Catholic School Board, Thames Valley District School Board, and 糖心直播.听听
Thank you to all sponsors for investing in the festival and the education of children in the London-Middlesex community.听
