April 17, 2010
Washington River Festival & Clean-up 2010
James W. Rennick Riverfront Park, Washington, MO
Washington is one of the most river-centric towns on the Lower Missouri
River. 
We'll be returning for a morning of clean-ups and an afternoon
of music, river education and good food on the banks of the Missouri.
See below for some details on the River Festival. First, here's the lowdown on the Clean-up:
Clean-up Date
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Clean-up Time
9:00 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. (sign-up online HERE»)
Clean-up Headquarters
James W. Rennick Riverfront Park, Washington, MO
What we're doing
Boats will ferry volunteers to the river banks and islands to pick up trash that has washed up on shore. Other volunteers, including youth groups, will pick up trash along the banks, trails and roads.
What you get
Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, trash bags, gloves, reusable water bottle and lunch.
What to bring
Weather and work appropriate clothes. Long pants are preferred. Sturdy shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray.
Directions
(will post soon)
2010 Washington River Festival
Once again, we'll be hosting a River Festival the same day as the clean-up. Gloria Attoun Bauermeister has been putting this together. It's a celebration of the river and Washington's ties to it! Here's some of what's going on (look at the list on the right for more details on participants)
Music and Presentations
11a.m. - World Bird Sanctuary
Features birds of prey including falcons, hawks owls and vultures. Sit back and enjoy an up close and personal view as some of the birds soar right over head!
noon - Washington High School Ensembles and Musical Groups
1:30p.m. - The River Rats - local roots music!
2:45p.m - Augusta Bottoms Consort - local American legends
4p.m. - Old Time Dancing! Dance until you drop!
Educational Booths
check out the amazing list of presenters on the right!
Hands-on Art
Fun and educational activities for the whole family!
- A local sculptor will be transforming river trash into art
- Washington High School students will be offering face painting and sidewalk chalk art
- Leftovers, Inc. will have loads of cool art projects to make out of recycled goods
- Make your own sunprints with the Greenway Network!
- River Painting Collage
- Plus, lots of kid's activities to keep your toddler's smiling...
