WaterFest is a free family celebration (May 16th) of our clean lakes and an opportunity for hands-on learning about the water quality, wildlife, and special ecological features of our beautiful watershed. Highlights of WaterFest activities include: a 5k fun walk/run around Phalen Lake, Voyageur canoe rides, fishing lessons, rain garden tours and native plant give-away, live animals, water games, the Toonies Puppet Show, Hmong Youth Dancers, landscaping and watershed exhibits, the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society's 17th Annual Solar Boat Regatta (www.mnrenewables.org) and lots more.
This event is sponsored by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District and the cities of Maplewood and St. Paul. For more information: www.rwmwd.org