LONGWOOD, Fla. — Wekiva Island will celebrate World Rivers Day on Sunday, Sept. 27, with a full day of activities focused on enjoying and protecting the Wekiva River.
The event will include a river and road cleanup, guided river tours, children’s activities, live music, conservation talks and the unveiling of a new Wild & Scenic River mural.
Cleanup, tours and family activities
The day begins with a river and road cleanup with Keep Seminole Beautiful from 8 to 11 a.m.
Canoes will be free for people taking part in the cleanup.
Wekiva Wild will offer river tours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving visitors a chance to explore the river’s ecosystem.
Children’s activities with Idea Bar will run from noon to 4 p.m., with hands-on activities focused on nature and conservation.
Live music from Lucy Spotts is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m.
River talks and mural unveiling
From 5 to 6 p.m., representatives from the Wekiva Wild & Scenic River System Advisory Committee, Florida Springs Council and Friends of the Wekiva River will join Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine for a series of River Talks.
The discussions will focus on efforts to preserve and protect the Wekiva River.
At 6 p.m., Wekiva Island will unveil the first phase of its Wild & Scenic River Mural Project, which is designed to highlight the river, wildlife, history and surrounding landscape.
Food, art and hands-on history
Gallery CERO will also be open with its American Tapestry exhibition, while representatives from the Wekiva Wilderness Trust will offer hands-on history activities.
Without a Paddle Café will serve its All-American Hot Dog Menu and will also add catfish baskets with hush puppies, fries and coleslaw for the event.
“The Wild & Scenic Wekiva River is truly special,” Wekiva Island manager Carrie Vanderhoef said in a statement. “We’re excited to celebrate our roots at Wekiva Island with a day of fun and raise awareness about protecting the river.”
Wekiva Island is located at 1014 Miami Springs Drive in Longwood.
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